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Replying to: hadin (Dec 16, 2008 1:30 pm) The local shops are getting between $219-249 for a full flush with ATF+4.That's without pulling the pan off and replacing the transmission filter. The price you were quoted scares me a little. Some shops will use Dexron-Mercon straight, or Dexron-Mercon with an additive that they say makes it ATF+3 or 4 compatible. Whatever you do, please insist that they use ATF+3 or ATF+4. Dexron-Mercon will ruin a Chrysler-built transmission. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Dec 16, 2008 2:33 pm) |
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| took it to the local dealer to get trans trouble shot but they burnt the brakes up then wanted me to let them put complete brake setup on for 600.00 before they could fix trans.then took it to a guy that guaranteed me that he would find the problem .800.00 dollars later problem is still there .high gear and over drive is a hard shift and bad fuel milage .it has to be linked together .the guy said it showed a code of 0748 when it was shifting into overdrive so i thought i would start with that and a fluid and filter change while i was in there | |
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Replying to: dustyk (Dec 15, 2008 12:10 pm) TIA macshasta
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Replying to: macshasta (Dec 18, 2008 8:54 am) I'm assuming that slipping the transmission allowed you to coast freely. If so, it could be a number of things, but I don't think its the torque converter. Based on your description, I'm afraid this transmission will have to come down and repaired. Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Dec 18, 2008 1:32 pm) So, now all I have to do is figure a way to get you to come to Mt. Shasta, CA so YOU can fix it for me. Not to worry about the single digit temperatures and constant snow fall... Seriously, I'll let you know how this sucker unfolds and what the culprit turns out to be. I've already ordered the ebay shop manual so I can follow along when the shop gives me the play plan. Later... macshasta
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Replying to: macshasta (Dec 18, 2008 4:59 pm) I'm use to single digit temps and snow, although right now in Rochester, New York it's 30 degrees, but the forecast for tomorrow is much lower. Please keep us posted on what it takes to get your truck running. Best of luck, Dusty |
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my 1998 dakota speedometer has been jumping up and down on speed. for instance i can be going about 20mph and it will register anywhere from 20 to 100 mph back and forth.now the transmission will shift erratically at times and sometimes stalling the motor.i have allready taken it to a mechanic and he put a speed sensor on the transmission and this didn't help. its worse when it's cold outside. also i had someone from work tell me that dodge autotrans has a check valve in the cooling line next to radiator and he advised me to to eliminate this and run a strait line in its place.has anyone else herd of this?
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Replying to: dbar (Dec 25, 2008 7:18 pm) All Chrysler-built transmissions from the early eighties up have what's called a Anti-drainback valve in the system. This prevents the draining of the torque converter of fluid during long cool-down periods, such as overnight. Draining of the torque converter causes internal fluid loss and makes repriming of the torque converter problematic at start ups. This usually manifests itself as a lag before engagement after the transmission is placed into gear. Over time this can cause damage. The anti-drainback valve is found either in the return cooling line or at the outlet port on the vehicle radiator. As transmission fluid becomes oxidized and contaminated with friction material silt and other particles, these anti-drainback valves are susceptible to becoming clogged. This can cause a partial or complete pressure loss resulting in lack of lubrication to the transmission's internal parts and eventually lead to various component failures. Removing the anti-drainback valve from the system eliminates a potential problem area, but it can also cause other problems long term. The way to manage this situation is regular routine transmission maintenance, which basically means replacing the transmission filter periodically and the subsequent 4-6 quarts of ATF. Depending on the severeness of duty, they should be changed at 50,000 miles, or for severe duty vehicles, 25,000 miles. Personally, I recommend changing the filters at 25,000 miles on all vehicles. Complete fluid flushes are also recommended under certain conditions. On vehicles that have not had routine service, I would advise replacing the anti-drainback valves along with the routine service. In some cases the entire cooling lines must be replaced if they have a build-up of silt. More to follow........................ Regards, Dusty |
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"My dakota just started to delay in shifting from 1st to 2nd gears. The RPMs have to get to 2500-3000, the speedometer isn't working until the RPMs get to around 3000, then it shifts into 2nd gear and the speedometer starts working. No other shifting problems, no slipping. Brake light is on, ABS light and check engine light too. Any suggestions on what it needs? Speed sensor?" After reading this post......my 99 dakota has the same check engine, brake, and ABS lite on. My speedometer does not work at all. And the trans won't shift past 3rd. (former post going,going gone) Could this be the same dio. for me too. "Rear Wheel Speed Sensor or corroded terminals at the sensor's connector." 
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