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693 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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Replying to: sunburn (May 25, 2007 5:09 am) Thanks, Dave
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Replying to: dervin1 (May 29, 2007 5:24 am)
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Replying to: sunburn (May 29, 2007 4:10 pm) 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. |
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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
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Replying to: jlgilbert (May 31, 2007 5:16 pm) |
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Ihave a 2001 Dakota with the 42RE transmission. I took it to a Dodge dealer because the transmission was acting up. It would not stay in high gear on the road. It aways wants to downshift. I figured out the following. 1. In O/D the transmission acts like it wants to downshift all the time. 2. with O/D off the transmission shifts up to the next higher gear but does it slowly( high RPMS), if I shift it into nuetral and back to drive it shifts correctly. 3. It always downshifts properly when I come to a stop with O/D off. 4. Occasionally when I am stopped at a light it surges forward for a secon then stops I have been looking for the cause because I had taken it in to get the fluid replaced and the dealership told me the fluid was fine. Since it drives differently in O/D than without it I think it is electronic. I have read the TPS fix and taking the negative lead off the battery which I am trying now. Please let me know if anyone might know what is going on with my truck. I just bought it used a month ago and I love it but dont want to replace the transmission if I dont have to. |
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Replying to: jknisley (Jun 08, 2007 12:29 pm) GENERAL INFORMATION The transmission throttle valve is operated by the valve body throttle lever. The throttle lever is actuated by a cable connected to the engine throttle body lever. A lock button at the engine end of the cable provides for cable adjustment. A correctly adjusted throttle valve cable, will cause the throttle lever on the transmission to move simultaneously with the throttle body lever from the idle position. Proper adjustment allows simultaneous movement without causing the transmission throttle lever to move ahead of, or lag behind the throttle body lever. CHECK Turn ignition key to OFF position. Remove air cleaner. Verify that throttle body lever is at curb idle position. Then verify that transmission throttle lever is also at idle (full forward) position. Slide cable off attachment stud on throttle body lever. Compare position of cable end to attachment stud on throttle body lever: Cable end and attachment stud should be aligned (or centered on one another) to within 1 mm (0.039 inch) in either direction. If cable end and attachment stud are misaligned (off center), cable will have to be adjusted as described in following procedure. Reconnect cable end to attachment stud. Then with aid of a helper, observe movement of transmission throttle lever and lever on throttle body. If both levers move simultaneously from idle to half-throttle and back to idle position, adjustment is correct. If transmission throttle lever moves ahead of, or lags behind throttle body lever, cable adjustment will be necessary. Or, if throttle body lever prevents transmission lever from returning to closed position, cable adjustment will be necessary. PROCEDURE Turn ignition switch to OFF position and shift into Park. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect cable end from attachment stud on throttle body. Verify that transmission throttle lever is in idle (full forward) position. Then be sure lever on throttle body is at curb idle position. Insert a small screwdriver under edge of retaining clip and remove retaining clip. Center cable end on attachment stud to within 1 mm (0.039 inch) and release cable button. Install retaining clip onto cable: housing. Check cable adjustment. Be sure transmission throttle lever and lever on throttle body move simultaneously and as described in cable adjustment checking procedure.
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Replying to: blk4x4 (Jun 10, 2007 6:51 am)
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Replying to: jknisley (Jun 08, 2007 12:29 pm)
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I have had this truck for about 6 months i bought it with 98xxx miles and it now has 103xxx. It has a 5 speed manual and the first thing that started was a kind of metal scraping noise when I let the clutch out, but when I depressed the clutch the noise went away. I thought it was because I went mudding and got it in deep and maybe got the throw out bearing dirty. Well the noise went away for about 100 miles then now it is worse it squeals loud when depressed and the scraping noise is worse. Any one have an idea on what is wrong do I need to replace the clutch? 
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