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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 11:09 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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Replying to: sunburn (Jul 01, 2007 4:53 pm) Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: yshaiarose (Jul 01, 2007 5:35 pm) Regards, Dusty |
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Replying to: dustyk (Jul 07, 2007 8:32 am) The battery is less than 6 months old. It's as if the transmission controller got into some anomolous state. I'm not sure if I was in a "limp" mode or not, since I don't know what the "limp" mode is like for a 45RFE.
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| I am new here and i need some help. I have a 2000 dodge dakota 4.7Liter quad cab v8. I am having problems with my transmission. When I start it cold, the transmission will take a while going into reverse or drive. When you drive it for awhile there is no shifting problems. The engine light comes on and goes off after awhile also. I am hoping I do not have to get the transmission rebuilt. We took it down to check if any codes came up, which they did. I don't remember the codes, but they were something like 4710,1-7, don't quote me on that though. Can anybody give me an Idea what it could be? | |
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Replying to: sunburn (Jul 08, 2007 6:11 am) Did you check for an open IOD fuse? If this fuse is open the transmission will operate normally for a while, then cause the transmission to go in to limp-in mode. The IOD fuse supplies memory keep-alive current for all vehicle control modules when the ignition switch is in the off position. Your symptoms are very common for an open IOD fuse. The IOD fuse is cavity 12 of the junction block on the left side of the instrument panel in the 2003-2004 Dakotas. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: kfay (Jul 08, 2007 2:36 pm) My first suspicion id a clogged transmission filter and/or low transmission fluid. Regards, Dusty
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