# 97 stratus 2.4 auto, Total limp mode **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dodge, stratus\ **Created:** [March 25, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-stratus-2-4-auto-total-limp-mode/62966 "2011-03-25T02:31:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![xxlliquid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/7feea3/32.png) [@xxlliquid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xxlliquid)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-stratus-2-4-auto-total-limp-mode/62966/1 "2011-03-25T02:31:23Z")
Hi, I read another blog on here about stratus not shifting and decided to ask someone about my limp mode problem. A few months ago I was driving uphill when it jerked before it got into limp mode. I thought maybe the hot weather caused it(it was 95 deg). I let it sit overnight. and the next day car was fine. for about 3-4 months. Now it got into limp mode only after it goes through all the gears once only. When i come to a stop it will go into limp again. Got a 0700 and 0760 codes. My speedometer works. tach works. Basically everything works as it should. I decided to change the ATF and filter, both speed sensors and i get the same old codes after a drive around the block. I then decided to remove the neg terminal overnight. Next day I would have no signal at the data link port. When i removed the key from the ignition my dash lights for the mileage will stay on for another 3-4 seconds before disapearing. I checked the ground wires to the PCM and TCM which are good. Fuses and relays are also good. I even swapped some of them. Still no change. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-stratus-2-4-auto-total-limp-mode/62966/2 "2011-03-26T00:14:41Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![americar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/americar/32/42_2.png) [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-stratus-2-4-auto-total-limp-mode/62966/3 "2011-03-26T12:56:31Z")
Code P0760 maybe a problem with OD shift solenoid. Just guessing but possible the solenoid pack needs replaced. I would have it verified by a transmission shop. ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-stratus-2-4-auto-total-limp-mode/62966/4 "2011-03-26T13:47:32Z")
Like americar I was sort of thinking about solenoid pack. But that is just guessing. You could do simple things like at least check out the wiring harness/connector for the solenoid pack/check the transmission’s ground strap…stuff like that. But you’ll be better off in the long run just getting it to a good transmission shop with a good scanner. ---
**Author:** ![euryale1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@euryale1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/euryale1)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-stratus-2-4-auto-total-limp-mode/62966/5 "2011-03-26T15:45:54Z")
My 1995 cirrus has a similar issue but runs perfectly all winter. After temps go up I can drive every morning to work fine, but on the way home I may have to restart the car 2-5 times during a 15 mile trip. So far I park it after april. I have a solenoid pack but have yet to install it. I also replaced the sensors and ran down the wires. No luck. Replaced a battery with a broken side post, no luck. Engine runs great.