2001 cherokee classic auto
Last few cold nights on start up could hear a "buzzing" (like in bees) coming from under drivers seat area. Gears shifting sluggish. Woke up today, started right up! no more buzzing! shift to reverse... nothing! down to drive, nada!

she wouldn't move. I'm devastated. Does this sound like the end? Do bad trannys act this way?

Thanks from newbie!

 

Check your trans fluid, first with the engine off. Level should appear over full.
Check again with engine running. Level should be lower- at or below "add". This indicates your pump is working, at least marginally.
Also check the transfer case to make sure it hasn't slipped into Neutral. It happens.

 

checked fluid..it was pretty much dry. added a quart while running, levels seemed perfect. cycled through P,R,N, and D. still no movement. How do I release transfer case out of neutral?

 

Does the fluid level drop after you start the motor?

 

Level dropped when started from max line to second hole. about 1/4"

trying to do searches for transfer case in neutral, and basically coming up with 4wd info. it's confusing me more, not that's that hard to do. hahaha

Thanks for your help!

 

forgot to mention CEL came on night it happened.

 

Look at the pic CCKen posted here, post # 22
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/tra...199591/index2/

Pump bad?

Would certainly be worth the time to read the code(s) too. Could be useful.