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Replying to: outlawfox13 (Jun 14, 2007 4:34 am) This does NOT mean that the clutch needs to be replaced.... but it does not make sense to replace throwout bearing and not clutch while it is torn apart. It is also possible that a noisy throwout bearing can last a long time.... just spend as little time as possible with the clutch pushed. It is good driving-habit with manual trannie to NEVER sit still with clutch pushed... if you are not shifting, DONT have the clutch pushed. In many years of driving manual xmissions I have never EVER worn out a clutch nor throwout bearing. (To save the clutch, do not touch throttle pedal until AFTER enguging the clutch... it takes practice - but it is possible.)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Jun 14, 2007 3:59 pm) 
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I'm new here, sure to be a regular. Got a 2000 dakota RT recently. The automatic transmission is on the fritz. It would hang between 2 and 3, I could shift it to neutral then back and it would move to 3 then 4. I did a complete fluid change today myself. There were no metal bits in the pan, lots of dust, clutch dust I guess, stuck to the magnet, looked like fur. Fluid was hazy and light red/brown. I filled with Castrol +4 synthetic, 10 or so quarts. I found a thin strip of material stuck in the old filter. It was 3/4 inch wide 5 inches long and as thin as a piece of masking tape, very brittle. The truck has about 75,000 miles on it. still seems to be slipping. Am I in trouble here? I appreciate any help.
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Replying to: dakuda (Jun 15, 2007 10:04 pm) |
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| It's is stuck in reverse but the shift selector seems to be in neutral. I am totally lost on this one, someone please help. | |
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| I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota with 147,000 miles. Its a 4 banger with a 5 speed granny shifter on the floor. In really hot or really cold weather, It next to impossible to get into first gear. Can you tell me what the problem may be? Cant remember the last time any service was done to the tranny or if any is needed. | |
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Replying to: scoopyex (Jun 10, 2007 10:09 am) The 42RE, 45RE, and 46RE transmissions use solenoids to shift gears in a normal upshift pattern, but utilize a Throttle Valve Cable to control part-throttle kick down and shift speeds. That is why Jknisley (post 167) has three cables at the throttlebody. One is the accerator cable, the second is the cruise control cable, and the third is the throttle valve contol cable. Only the 545RFE ("FE" = "fully electronic") does away with the Throttle Valve Control and relies solely on various electronic sensors for complete shift control. Bests, Dusty |
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We were heading out for a weekend camping trip this past Friday. I was cruising along in 3rd gear (5000 lb trailer in tow) when I came to a hill. The transmission (45RFE)shifted down into 2nd gear, then after about 1-2 sec, shifted back to third. The CEL light came on. The first thing I noticed was that the torque converter was no longer locking up. The next thing I noticed was that I no longer had second gear. I drove about another 20 miles to a place where I could pull off and check things. The error code extracted was a P0700, Transmission Control System Malfunction. I disconnected 12V power to the truck for 30 seconds and started things back up and everything was OK for the rest of the trip. The CEL cleared after about 3 or 4 start cycles. Obviously, something bad happened, but there was no mechanical damage as far as I could tell. Everything was fine on the trip home today.
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I have a 2003 Dakota with the 5.9L magnum accompanied with the 46RE Transmission (we think) When I lay into it, it delays upshifting from 1st to 2nd and its the only gear it does it in....its a spoungy shift. When im in Cruise Control it feels like the Torque Converter is unlocking then immedietly locking back up. It's a very subtle feeling almost like I was tapping the brake ever so slightly. I have the DaimlerCrysler Service Manuel but me and my boyfriend couldn't find anything so I'm convinced Automatic Transmissions work on staight PFM. Anyone got an idea to point me in the right direction?
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