Dodge avenger is trying to stall and trying to turn off

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: 2008 Dodge Avenger SE oil pressure light?

Don't worry about the oil pressure light, they key was on, the engine was running and suddenly stalled, the system saw it as low oil pressure on a running engine situation and warned U, it is not the cause of the stall, the stall is most likely related to the following.

Here is the most common cause of surges and stalls and low idle, it is the idle speed control air-bypass valve and throttle valve, they get full of gunk over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake.

SOURCE: 1998 dodge avenger tranmission control solenoid

Below the link for Chrysler/Dodge auto-transmission manual
http://www.scribd.com/doc/7095618/545rfe-Transmission-Manual

Solenoid mounts outside the transmission, so you do not need to remove the transmission to install. It should be located between fuse box and air filter housing on the top of transaxle case and right next to transmission controle module.
I hope his step by step procedure will work for you. It is not hard at all to replace the solenoid. There are three 10mm bolts. You will also need to remove the input speed sensor. One thing to look out for is not bending the gasket when installing the new solenoid:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove electrical connectors for transmission control module (please refer the manual I send you and autozone.com website).
4. Remove the Transmission Control Module
5. Disconnect and remove the input speed sensor
6. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Cap off hoses and fittings to prevent foreign matter intrusion.
7. Disconnect the solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector.
8. Remove the three solenoid/pressure switch assembly-to-transaxle case bolts
9. Remove solenoid/pressure switch assembly and gasket

1. Install solenoid/pressure switch assembly to case using a new gasket
2. Install bolts and torque to 13 N·m (110 in. lbs.)
3. Install 8-way connector and torque screw to 4 N·m (35 in. lbs.)
4. Uncap and install transmission oil cooler lines.
5. Install input speed sensor and torque to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
6. Install Transmission Control Module
7. Install air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect battery negative cable.

SOURCE: 2001 dodge grand caravan stalls

Glad too hear your making progress, sounds like your dealing with a reasonable shop too. For future reference, take notes when your vehicle acts up. The more information you cn give your technician the easier it is to be fixed. Good luck, let me know how you make out.

R

SOURCE: 98 dodge avenger transmission problem

codes will verify if it needs to be pulled out. More than likely it will as the electronics are rarely the problem. The computer senses a indifference in the ratio between the sensors so it locks it in limp mode - 2nd gear.

SOURCE: 2008 dodge avenger. Will not move out of park.

ther is an electric solenoid in the shifter the fuse may have blown but if you have ever spilled anything sweet ,soda juice etc it will get sticky and gum up not letting it operate as designed check fuses first, if fuse is good then go to solenoid