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699 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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What kind of tranny do I have, 1998 Dodge Dakota 3.9V6, auto Sport ex cab, 2WD? I need to change the transmission filter and oil, what kind of kit do I need? Thanks, Dave
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Replying to: fuzzybear2 (Oct 18, 2008 5:33 am) Is $600 for repair in the vehicle, the shop pulling the tranny for repairs, or for repairs on a tranny that you pulled yourself? Do you have any advice on finding a reputable transmission shop? I finally have an auto repair place I trust but have never had tranny work done there and I don't think I trust the national brands like AAMCO and the like. Have you pulled a tranny from a Dakota and if so how involved is it? Thanks so mucn for your help! |
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Replying to: dervin1 (Mar 24, 2009 9:38 am) |
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| Quite a while ago I paid the dealer plenty to change the seal between the tranny and the transfer case. I realized much later (after the work warranty had expired) that teh 4WD indicator light no longer worked when the truck was in 4WD. I think it started when they worked on it bu can't be sure. I am not paying them to fix it and will let it go rather than pay to have it fixed. I got under the truck and looked over the transfer case thoroughly and could not find any electrical connectors loose or disconnected. Any idea where this sensor is or what else could cause this? Thanks! | |
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Replying to: glenn973 (Mar 23, 2009 11:38 pm) You have a 46RE transmission. The first thing I would check is the operation of the Throttle Valve Cable, the throttle linkage at the engine Throttlebody, and the pivot at the transmission. If this cable or the pivot is sticking it can cause this type of problem. There is an adjustment required at the Throttlebody end of the cable (where it attaches to the linkage) that is critical. I've never opened up a transmission that didn't have some "metal flakes" in the fluid or in the pan. In my opinion, a few is normal. If you had the equivalent of a tablespoon, I'd be a little more worried. At this point I'd be more concerned about how much lost friction material was in the system. This is the stuff that will get past the filter and clog passages in the valve body or pile up in a servo piston bore. Other possibilities: *Transmission filter clogged or restricted fluid flow due to clogged cooling lines. *Gearshift linkage or cable binding or misadjusted *Defective Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). *Electronic Governor circuit problem. Check for signs of moisture or corrosion in the transmission electrical connectors. *Defective Electronic Governor Solenoid or Sensor. *Dirty Transmission Valve Body. A sticking/binding 1-2 shift Valve, Governor Plug, or Throttle Valve in the Valve Body. *Front Band loose, worn, or misadjusted. Front Servo piston binding. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dervin1 (Mar 24, 2009 9:38 am) In either case the transmission pan gasket is the same for all of these versions. Regards, Dusty |
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Dusty have a ? for you.was gonna pull trans to put in a new trq converter and as i was removing all the plugs from trans,electrical that is.the one on the side was dripping trans fluid form it and the plug was saturated with fluid.previously i told you i had a ploblem with the converter satying locked up at all times.do you think it is possible this is shortnig out inside this and causing the converter to stay locked up?it is the box on the drivers side it is the one that sends P R N BACK TO PCM any thoughts on this?
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Replying to: dge330 (Apr 01, 2009 5:49 am) The item you are describing is the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS). The TRS is actuated by the Manual Valve Lever inside the transmission and reacts to different positions of that lever depending on the position of the vehicle's gearshift. On RE & RH series, the TRS only provides three functions, none of which involve the PCM: *Supplies power to the Park/Neutral starting circuit *Switches/supplies power to the reverse lamps * Supplies electrical signals to illuminate the gear range indicator lamps on the instrument cluster On RFE series only, the TRS also contains the transmission temperature sensor. Of course there should be no ATF leaking from the TRS or around the gasket that's mounted on the TRS. Common problem on GMs, but don't see that very often on Mopars. You can have a leak at the bracket that the TRS mounts to, but you need a special adaptor tool to remove it. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 26, 2009 3:05 am) Thank you for all of the info! It looks like I have some work ahead of me.(and a bit of studying on how to check/fix all those things) At the moment, the truck is performing like champ. I guess I'll wait until it acts up again and start at the top of the list. Thanks again for all your help, -Glenn |
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Hello, PO783 code comes up intermittently for some time now. I can erase it on the OBD II, it will go for a while but come back (not a surprise I suppose). I had the transmission in for a fluid change out a couple months back - it was inspected and got a general cleaning. Told the guys I had an occasional 783 fault, murphy's law - it wasn't there that day. Anyway, they noted it but couldn't see any issues at the time. The 3-4 solenoid is a possible problem. Has anyone run across anything like this and am I in the tracks for a big tranny job if I don't so something soon ? The vehicle has 92,000 miles, in great shape, drives well and I'd like to keep it. Steve
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