Autostick is the name for the manual shift function of various automatic transmission models from Jeep, Chrysler, Fiat, Dodge and Ram. In 1996, the Autostick appeared for the first time in the sedans м Intrepid and Eagle Vision TSi, but today it is also available for most Fiat Chrysler Automobiles models. The autostick function allows the driver to use the engine torque as efficiently as possible in manual mode.
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How transmissions with the autostick function work
Transmissions equipped with the autostick function are Automatic transmission with torque converter, planetary gear, electronic control and a function of adaptability to driving style. The torque converter has a lock-up function. The manual control is carried out using software.
Transmission shift pattern and modes may vary by vehicle model and transmission. Some vehicles can be shifted into manual mode by moving the shift lever to the “Autostick” position and then to the “+” or “-” position to change gears. Other vehicles shift directly into the “D” position when the lever is moved left or right. In many cases, rocker switches or buttons are provided on the steering wheel to make shifting easier.
Popular transmissions with an autostick mode
| Transmission code | Manufacturer | Number of gears | Type of drive | Engine layout | Year of manufacture | Models |
| 42LE (A606) | Chrysler | 4 | Front wheel drive | Longitudinal engine | 1993 | Chrysler LHS; Chrysler Concorde; Plymouth Prowler; Chrysler 300M; Dodge Intrepid; Chrysler New Yorker; Chrysler Prowler; Eagle Vision |
| 42RLE | Chrysler | 4 | Rear Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive | longitudinal engine | 2003 | Chrysler 300; Dodge Charger; Dodge Durango; DodgeMagnum; Dodge Nitro; Jeep Liberty; Dodge Challengers; Dodge Ram |
| 40TES/41TES | Chrysler | 4 | Front Wheel Drive | Transverse engine | 2007 | Chrysler Sebring; Dodge Journey; Chrysler 200; Dodge Avenger |
| 62TE | Chrysler | 6 | Front wheel drive | Transverse engine | 2007 | Dodge Journey; Chrysler Pacifica; Chrysler 200; Dodge Avengers; Chrysler Town and Country; Chrysler Grand Voyager; Dodge Grand Caravan; Volkswagen Routan; Chrysler Sebring; Ram ProMaster |
| 545RFE | Chrysler | 5 | Rear Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive | Longitudinal engine | 2001 | Dodge Durango; dodge ram; Dodge Power Wagon; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Jeep Commander; Dodge Dakota; Jeep Liberty; Mitsubishi Raiders; jeep wrangler; Chrysler Aspen |
| W5A580 (722.6 5G-Tronic) | Mercedes-Benz | 5 | Rear wheel drive, Four-wheel drive | Longitudinal engine | 1996 | Chrysler 300; Dodge Nitro; Jeep Grand Cherokee WK; Chrysler Crossfire; Dodge Charger; Jeep Commander XK |
| 845RE (8HP45) | Chrysler-ZF | 8 | Rear Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive | longitudinal engine | 2010 | Chrysler 300; Dodge Charger |
| 948TE (9HP48) | Chrysler-ZF | 9 | Front Wheel Drive | Transverse engine | 2013 | Chrysler Town and Country; Jeep Renegade; Jeep Cherokee; Dodge Caravan |
Frequent defects in transmissions with Autostick function
| Defects | Transmission |
| Defective sensors, delay in shifting, spontaneous shifting and malfunctions in the transmission lock. | 42LE (A606 ); 40TES; 41TES; 42RLE; 62TE; 948TE (9HP48) |
| A bushing between the transmission shafts can fail prematurely. | W5A580 (722.6 5G-Tronic) |
| The overrunning clutch fails prematurely. | W5A580 (722.6 5G-Tronic) |
| The valve magnets get dirty quickly. | W5A580 (722.6 5G Tronic); 62TE |
| A circuit board with speed sensors fails. | W5A580 (722.6 5G-Tronic) |