Transmission help needed

[RuffedUpXJ]

Well something happened to Miranda's transmission a couple weeks ago. Its a 2001 Dodge Stratus with a 3.0 V6 auto, but it uses a Mitsu engine and trans. I took it out and then replaced the front oil pump because the housing cracked. So when I put everything back together the engine wouldn't turn, as if putting the trans n the engine locked the two together. I dont think the torque converter can lock everything up but thats what seems to happen. The engine will spin freely with the torque converter bolted to it since its a flywheel/TC combo. When I took the trans off the car would start and what not but would pump out all the fluid out. So the engine wont turn sicne i have replaced the front ump. Could I have lined up something worng causing it to lock up. Also I know I the trans would rotate and its not out of park or nuetral when I try and restart it. Is there a reason for liek a lock out or something restricting it from starting or have I line something up wrong?

Any help would be awesome.

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Yeah I tried the trans in different gear but seems like something is locked up on purpose. Anyone know if something electrical happens? And I have to reset something some how?

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Well I am right the solenoids are locking it up. They are buzzing and I think they are trying to release but can't because there is no fluid or pressure. So any hints? Can I prime the trans or anything?

Anyone fimiliar with newer Tranaxles out of dodges or Mitsu's?

[Coppertop]

I'm thinking you may have the torque convertor clocked wrong in the trans.Causing it to not drop all the way in the trans.When you bolted eveything together it put it in a bind.

Good Luck
Nick

[RuffedUpXJ]

But what gets me is that the solenoids are buzzing when I turn the car to start. I have found some info online about when the solenoids aren't seeing any fluid they won't release.

[blazerbrad]

Is the starter actually engaging and trying to turn the engine but can't? Or is it not engaging at all like a neutral safety switch is on?

[RuffedUpXJ]

Is the starter actually engaging and trying to turn the engine but can't? Or is it not engaging at all like a neutral safety switch is on?

The starter is engaging and it isn't jammed or anything. I can't turn the engine over with a 3 foot beaker bar on the crank pulley.

[blazerbrad]

I wonder if you pinched a wire and is grounding out the torque converter lock up control. If the converter was locked up then you wouldn't be able to start the car........but that is just a wild guess.

If I get the chance we have a couple experienced Dodge mechanics I will try to talk to.