Chrysler Repair: 99 automatic trans wont function, solenoid pack, transmission repair shops

Question
i eased on my brakes and came to an almost complete stop to shift into park. going from drive into park the car started making a grinding noise after i put it into park the car began to sound like i had it to the floor. it quit and to make sure everything was alright i put it in drive and it wouldn't move i did this with every gear i could. each acted like it was in neutral. even in park it acted like it was in neutral

Answer
Hi Maverick,
I am not certain exactly what has happened other than the parking 'pawl' must have been damaged which probably produced debris which then clogged the hydraulic system and caused the inability of the clutches that operate in the other gears to activate. It may be that by draining out and flushing the entire hydraulic system of the debris and perhaps cleaning out or replacing the solenoid pack which is where all the hydaulic fluid system is controlled by debris-sensitive parts (which can be done without removing and dismantling the transmission) that the function can be restored. I would call around to independent transmission repair shops (not nationwide chain-type which are going to encourage you to replace the entire trans) to see if they believe there is any possibility of remediating the situation short of a replacement transmission.
Please let me know what you learn and how it works out.
Roland
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