You are here: Forums Pickups Dodge Dakota Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

687 messages,  Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 7:40 AM

You are in the Dodge Dakota Forum. Your Host is kcram

What is this discussion about? Dodge Dakota, Truck

Messages Page 17 of 70 1 ... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ... 70 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#154 of 687 Re: 2001 Dakota transmission trouble [dodgelegen] by dustyk Apr 10, 2007 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: dodgelegen (Apr 10, 2007 2:03 pm) According to my list a P0700 is "Transmission Control System Malfunction."   The first thing you should check are all fuses, both at the instrument panel and the Power Distribution Center (PDC) that's adajcent to the vehicle battery. In particular, an open IOD fuse will cause the transmission to go into Limp Mode. Starting in second or third gear is symptomatic of the transmission being in Limp Mode.   On Chryslers especially, the next thing to check is the electrical connectors at the transmission. Your vehicle is old enough to have developed corroded terminals at the connectors. An open Governor or Shift Solenoid circuits can cause this problem.   The only component quality problem that I'm aware of on early 545RFE transmissions were bent accumulator plates. Chrysler fixed this problem soon after the 545RFE was introduced, but depending on when the vehicle was manufacturered your 2001 may have an early version.   Regards, Dusty
#155 of 687 2003 dakota shift indicator by tonym5 May 13, 2007 (3:13 am)
The indicator for my auto trans does not highlight the "P" when I shift into Park. As a result, the truck won't start since it appears the trans is not in Park. If I push hard on the shift lever, the Park will highlight. Is there an adjustment to the linkage to allow it to go into Park easily Thanks for your past help. It saved me a lot of money.
#156 of 687 01 Dak 4x4 Tranny Issue by silverdak01 May 21, 2007 (5:49 pm)
Hi i had a 2001 Dakota Sport 4x4 4.9L with some tranny issues, i notice that over 70km/h when the overdrive comes on that it will randomly kick off and my RPM's surge up about 500rpm or so then the overdrive will re-enguage and then dis-enguace, this happens both on slight inclines as well as on flat stretches of road. I notice that if i keep the vehicle under slight acceleration this problem doesnt occur, its only when i try to maintain my speed. Is this the TPS or something else?   Thanks for your time.
#157 of 687 Pull weight for a 98 Dakota 3.8L ext cab? by dervin1 May 25, 2007 (3:40 am)
What is the maximum pull weight for a 98 Dodge Dakota ext cab, with a 3.8 V6? I don't have a manual so I need to know. Thanks, Dave Replies to this message: sunburn (May 25, 2007 5:09 am) dervin1 (May 29, 2007 5:24 am) sunburn (May 29, 2007 4:10 pm) and 1 more...
#158 of 687 Re: Pull weight for a 98 Dakota 3.8L ext cab? [dervin1] by sunburn May 25, 2007 (5:09 am)
Replying to: dervin1 (May 25, 2007 3:40 am) What gear ratio, 3.55 or 3.92? 4x2 or 4x4? Replies to this message: dervin1 (May 29, 2007 5:24 am) sunburn (May 29, 2007 4:10 pm) bpeebles (May 29, 2007 5:38 pm)
#159 of 687 Re: Pull weight for a 98 Dakota 3.8L ext cab? [sunburn] by dervin1 May 29, 2007 (5:24 am)
Replying to: sunburn (May 25, 2007 5:09 am) I don't know. It isn't a 4 x 2 or 4 x 4. I am guessing a 3.55. What is the model of the transmission for this motor? Thanks, Dave Replies to this message: sunburn (May 29, 2007 4:10 pm) bpeebles (May 29, 2007 5:38 pm)
#160 of 687 Re: Pull weight for a 98 Dakota 3.8L ext cab? [dervin1] by sunburn May 29, 2007 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: dervin1 (May 29, 2007 5:24 am) My sources only go back to 1999, which should be close. For a 3.9L, 4x4, it is 5000 lbs. It is 4800 lbs for a 3.9L, 4x2. Both are for automatic transmissions. Manual transmissions lower the rating by 500 lbs. Replies to this message: bpeebles (May 29, 2007 5:38 pm)
#161 of 687 Re: Pull weight for a 98 Dakota 3.8L ext cab? [sunburn] by bpeebles May 29, 2007 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: sunburn (May 29, 2007 4:10 pm) I find it interesting that a manual xmission LOWERS the tow-rating by 500 lbs. I know a guy that burned up automatic xmissions towing a bulldozer on a tripple-axle trailer (not with Dakota!)   This same guy next orderd a MANUAL xmission (same type of Dodge ram truck)and never again had transmission issues while doing the same work that the automatic xmission whimped out on.
#162 of 687 Dodge Dakota Overdrive Whine by jlgilbert May 31, 2007 (5:16 pm)
My 1999 Dodge Dakota (65,000 miles) has developed a significant transmission whine when in overdrive. Other than the noise, everything seems fine. I thought at first that it was the tires, so didn't pay a lot of attention. This has been going on for about 15,000 miles and nothing has fallen apart. Any observations or suggestions? Thanks,       Jim Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jun 01, 2007 5:07 pm)
#163 of 687 Re: Dodge Dakota Overdrive Whine [jlgilbert] by bpeebles Jun 01, 2007 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: jlgilbert (May 31, 2007 5:16 pm) Are you certain it is the xmission and not the rear differential?

Messages Page 17 of 70 1 ... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ... 70 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Pickups Dodge Dakota Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems