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#368 of 690 Transmission "bucks" hard by dandyw Jun 05, 2008 (5:39 pm)
2000 Dakota Standard 4X4. When I engage clutch in first gear the transmission wants to jump and "buck" hard and then when I disengage to stop the "bucking" it sounds like everything "clanks" back into place. Only does this in first gear, under torque, starting from a dead stop. If I rev the engine before engaging clutch, I can avoid this sometimes. I can start out in 2nd gear (4.7 engine) and there is no problem at all. I'm thinking it may be a broken transmission mount. Any suggestions will be great help.
#369 of 690 Re: Transmission problem. [cubansky] by dafoem Jun 09, 2008 (6:40 am)
Replying to: cubansky (Dec 17, 2007 8:03 am) My 2002 Dakota is doing the same thing.   You mentioned pressing on the gas pedal a couple times before starting the engine.   How far did you depress the gas pedal, was it couple light taps, half or full pedal press downs?   Thanks for the advice.
#370 of 690 Re: Transmission Slipping - any advice? [gdakota02] by dustyk Jun 09, 2008 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: gdakota02 (May 31, 2008 9:32 pm) Hmmm. Well, with the 4.7 engine you should have the 545RFE transmission. Problems with this model transmission are extremely rare. With that mileage I'd find it hard to believe you have a hard problem, unless someone added Dexron-Mercon transmission fluid, which will cause the 545RFE to fail.   Since you have every drive position except "Drive," my first suspect is either a transmission shift cable binding, damaged, or out of adjustment. Another likely suspect would be a defective shift position switch.   i would recommend that you have a Dodge dealer inspect it and check for codes.   Please let me know what opinions you get.   Best regards, Dusty
#371 of 690 05 Dakota problems by jjdoozer Jun 10, 2008 (6:04 am)
OK. I posted back in Nov and didn't really hit anyone who could help, but am trying again. My 2005 4.7 4x4 Dakota (48K miles) will flash the 4 lo light off and on and will "thump" as I drive down the highway. Dealer couldn't find the problem and said to drive it until it got worse. (still has a drive train warrenty). It usually didn't do it much when I was going slow, but last week it did, and actually succeeded in locking itself in 4 lo. I took it in and they cycled it back out. They said that I did not have the standard transfer case and that I must have put it into 4 lo wrong at some time causing it to still think it needed in 4 lo. "Now it is fixed". Ha. two miles down the road I was back to blinking and thumping. It is basically undrivable at this time, and they are baffled. It is going back in tonight, but they have no idea what they are going to do.
#372 of 690 2006 Dakota - 41K - hesitation on level, no load. by davenvick Jun 10, 2008 (7:19 am)
I have a hesitation around 40mph on level roads. Changed tranny oil, new plugs, air filter, new TPS. No codes tripped. Problem gets worse in hot weather. Dodge garage could not find issue on first visit.....not sure if I want to fork out more money. Any ideas?
#373 of 690 Re: Transmission Slipping - any advice? [gdakota02] by dustyk Jun 10, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: gdakota02 (May 19, 2008 10:20 am) I'm sorry, but after re-reading your post it dawned on me that I missed the comment about the transmission indicator being illuminated. I recommend checking all of the fuses in the instrument panel fuse block. If the IOD fuse fails this can cause your symptoms.   The transmission indicator on newer Daks indicates a transmission overheating condition. I'm not sure about a 2000 Dakota, but if this is true you could have a clogged transmission filter or a BAD transmission filter. Some transmission filters were defective and could also cause a loss of pressure, and ultimately loss of drive.   Regards, Dusty
#374 of 690 Possible Transmission Mount Problem by dandyw Jun 05, 2008 (5:58 pm)
#375 of 690 Possible Transmission Mount Problem by dandyw Jun 05, 2008 (5:58 pm)
2000 Dakota Standard 4X4. When I engage clutch in first gear the transmission wants to jump and "buck" hard and then when I disengage to stop the "bucking" it sounds like everything "clanks" back into place. Only does this in first gear, under torque, starting from a dead stop. If I rev the engine before engaging clutch, I can avoid this sometimes. I can start out in 2nd gear (4.7 engine) and there is no problem at all. I'm thinking it may be a broken transmission mount. Any suggestions will be great help.
#376 of 690 Transmission quirks? by 2002qcdd Jun 11, 2008 (5:58 pm)
I'm looking for some advice for my 2002 4.7 Quad Cab Dakota 4x4. In recent driving, I have notice a surging of RPMs when driving on the highway (60-70 mph). The RPM will shoot up to 3500 or so for about a second and then drop back down to 3000/3100. This will happen intermittently and in varied conditions (hot, warm, cold) but only when going above 55 mph. It happens when I have the cruise on or off, doesn't matter. It sometimes happens 5 minutes into the trip or as long as 1 hour into a trip before it happens. Very random. I am taking our Youth Group to a gathering at the end of the month and this issue makes me nervous for our smooth traveling. The Dodge dealer said they can't do anything until they can recreate the problem and get a scanner on the truck. Problem is that they are never open when it starts happening? Should I worry about breaking something soon? Are there certain symptoms that I should be looking for to help pinpoint the problem? I am wondering and it has also been mentioned that it may be the Torque Converter or the TC Clutch? If anyone has some advice, it would be much appreciated. Thanks! Replies to this message: scoopyex (Jun 11, 2008 6:48 pm)
#377 of 690 Re: Transmission quirks? [2002qcdd] by scoopyex Jun 11, 2008 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: 2002qcdd (Jun 11, 2008 5:58 pm) swap out the throttle position sensor. it's a $22.00 part at Pepboys and takes about 30 seconds to change. A torx drive will be required to remove the two screws holding it onto the side of your throttle body. I had the same exact problem with my 2000 Dakota. A faulty throttle position sensor doesn't pop any codes so don't expect to find any. It's causing your problems because gunk has formed on the contacts inside of it's housing. A quick fix is to repeatedly move your throttle pedal (without the engine running) from the idle position to full throttle for about 10-15 seconds. It's a bandaid fix at best.

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