{"product_id":"68033642ab-genuine-mopar®-transmission-control-module-2012-16-dodge-dart","title":"68033642AB | Genuine Mopar® Transmission Control Module 2012-16 Dodge Dart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eA Transmission Control Module \u003cstrong\u003e68033642AB \u003c\/strong\u003e(TCM) is a computer in a vehicle that controls the automatic transmission. It decides when and how the transmission shifts gears to ensure smooth operation, fuel efficiency, and proper engine performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 68033642AB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mopar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 68033642AB \u003c\/strong\u003eFor \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fit-vehicle-list-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Make Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImportant vehicle option details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\" title=\"2012-2016 Dodge Dart\"\u003e2012-2016 Dodge Dart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\" title=\"4 Cyl 1.4L\"\u003e4 Cyl 1.4L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\" title=\"GT, GT Sport, Limited, SE, SE Aero, SXT, SXT Sport\"\u003eGT, GT Sport, Limited, SE, SE Aero, SXT, SXT Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpose of using 68033642AB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"600\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"254\"\u003e1. Control Gear Shifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eThe TCM decides \u003cstrong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"299\"\u003ewhen and how the transmission shifts gears\u003c\/strong\u003e based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eVehicle speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"380\"\u003eEngine RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eThrottle position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eBrake input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eThis ensures \u003cstrong data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"450\"\u003esmooth acceleration and deceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"501\"\u003e2. Improve Fuel Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eBy shifting gears at the right time, the TCM helps the engine \u003cstrong data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"596\"\u003erun more efficiently\u003c\/strong\u003e, saving fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e3. Protect the Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"678\"\u003ePrevents harsh or improper shifts that could \u003cstrong data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"723\"\u003edamage the transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eMonitors for overheating, slipping, or mechanical problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"825\"\u003e4. Coordinate with the Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eWorks with the Engine Control Module (ECM) to \u003cstrong data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"907\"\u003ematch engine power and transmission behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e, optimizing performance and emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003e5. Diagnose Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003eStores \u003cstrong data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003etrouble codes\u003c\/strong\u003e when transmission issues occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eCan trigger the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003echeck engine or transmission warning light\u003c\/strong\u003e for early detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSings of Bad Transmission Control Module 68033642AB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e1. Check Engine or Transmission Warning Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eThe TCM often triggers the \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"180\"\u003echeck engine\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"214\"\u003etransmission warning light\u003c\/strong\u003e when it detects a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e2. Erratic or Harsh Shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eTransmission may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eShift \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"339\"\u003etoo early or too late\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eSlip gears\u003c\/strong\u003e unexpectedly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eShift \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eroughly or harshly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e3. Stuck in a Single Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eThe transmission may get \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"498\"\u003estuck in one gear\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly second or third).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eKnown as \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e“limp mode”\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to prevent further damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e4. Delayed or No Response When Shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eTransmission may \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"679\"\u003ehesitate\u003c\/strong\u003e when accelerating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eMay not respond immediately when shifting from park to drive or reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e5. Poor Fuel Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eWrong shift timing or constant slipping can \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"875\"\u003ereduce MPG\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e6. Transmission Fails to Downshift or Upshift Properly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eDifficulty \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eaccelerating\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eslowing down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e7. Unusual Noises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eClunking, grinding, or whining noises during shifting can indicate TCM issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Manufacturer – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eMopar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMopar\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official \u003cstrong\u003eparts, service, and customer care brand\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eChrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles. 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