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Replying to: dge330 (Apr 16, 2009 9:12 pm)
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Hi folks! My first post here. So bear with me. I just bought a used 1999 Dakota 4x4 5.2L 4speed OD tranny. Everything works fine, but there is (I'll try to describe it as best I can). A slipping or surge feeling(engine revs pick up). I think it happpens with the 2-3 shift, but its about 2-3 seconds AFTER the 1-2 shift. It only happens after a dead stop, never after downshifting while driving around... Only after a complete stop and every time.. The truck has 147K miles, and is in generally very good shape, and well cared for. The trans fluid is full. The truck had been sitting unused for about two months.. I have only driven it a little... The guy who sold it to me is a mechanic, and a pretty good one, but no auto trans expert... He thinks its because it was sitting for a couple of months, and wants me to just drive it a few days to see if it changes.. He then suggests he change the fluid, and filter... He is very accomodating at helping me fix this, but is short of ideas.. Can you suggest anything I can tell him to try?  Thanks Much Gene C
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Replying to: gene_c (Apr 20, 2009 12:57 pm) I think what I have been trying to describe in my earlier post was a "FLAIR"? in the 2-3 shift? Am I correct in that it is a Flair? It seems that my mechanic friends recommendation of a fluid and filter change is a first right step.. (I will be sure to tell him to use ATF+3 not the Dexron-Mercon stuff that seems "evil".  Also he should check the TPS? Also (as Dusty suggested in another post) QUOTE: A number of things can cause a 2-3 flair on a 42RE, burnt clutches, sticky servo, bands out-of-adjustment, clogged valve body, TPS (Throttle Positioning Sensor) or sticking shift solenoids, just to name a few. I do not know if my trans is the 42RE mine is a 99 4x4 5.2L? Am I on the right track.? Any other things to check? Thanks Gene |
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I have an 88 dakota 4wd the transmison slips and comes out of gear should i try a repair kit first or a new tranny. And will a 2wd transmison work with 4 wd
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Replying to: dge330 (Apr 19, 2009 4:33 pm) P0203 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 3 Are you feeling an engine roughness or what feels like a cylinder dropping out? Fuel consumption higher? If so, could be the injector at cylinder three. If you're not noticing anything, check for a bad connections at the injector and the PCM (intermittent). Regards, Dusty Dusty |
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Replying to: 88dakota (Apr 24, 2009 8:36 pm) If you feel comfortable tackling a rebuild yourself, I wouldn't talk you out of it. Since this is your vehicle the motivation is higher to do a quality job...usually. If you're the impatient type or not fussy, I'd advise against. If you lack the proper tools or knowlege, I'd advise against. If you are particular and like to perform extra clean reassembly, go for it. Inspect components carefully and replace suspected parts, even those that don't come it the kit. Use a good quality kit. I have found the factory kits are better quality. I'd advise strongly to avoid the off-shore rebuilding kits. Best regards, Dusty |
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The following list of symptoms associated with defective Throttle Position Sensors (TPS) on Dodge trucks are a compilation of actual field experiences, both observed and reported: off-idle hesitation hesitation at speed rough engine idle intermittent rough engine idle rough idle then stalls engine RPM fluctuates at idle engine RPM flairs after start, then stalls engine stalls when placed into any gear engine stalls after start unless throttle pedal used engine stalls when throttle opened engine surges at speed engine performance poor: engine misfires under load/acelleration irratic shifts irratic torque converter unlocking irratic or over sensitive 6-5 downshifts at speed (68RFE) irratic or over sensitive 5-4 downshifts at speed (545RFE) irratic or over sensitive 4-3 downshifts at speed (RE, RLE) 3-4 driveline clunk delayed 1-2 shift delayed 3-4 upshift 3-4 upshifts occurs abruptly after 2-3 shift no 3-4 upshift no 4-3 downshift no kickdown at speed no or irratic torque converter lock up no or irratic overdrive shift Regards, Dusty |
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I recently received a 1990 dakota ext cab. It has over 100000 mile on it, with an automatic transmission. The engine has been replace. My question is for a while now, when it is shifted into reverse it doesn't move, however once you get it rolling the reverse will kick in. I would really like to know what could be the cause of this as it was my late fathers truck. I know that my father was working on it, but only have limited information on what all he has done. I know that he has replace the filter, and tightened the bands on the tranny. If anyone has any suggestion on how to fix it please let me know. Thanks Brian Hornback
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new here kcram--help. put truck in gear w/ foot brake on stalls. any gear. had rear wheels up, put it in gear , wheels turn, accelerates...step on brake will decelerate a little before she stalls very hard. truck on ground puy in gear about 1500 rpm moves alittle before very hard stall. throttle linkage and gear selector seem ok. i can floor it in neutral --ok. one thing very strange--oil pressure gauge goes as high as gauge can go. oil new--filter new--level ok. changed tranx oil --level ok. new filter too. realized threw air pump belt when this came up. replaced pump[frozen]. that oil pressure is xtreme high in neutral or park. 1991 v-6, 3.9, 2wd w/ new smec . please fell free to tell me i'm crazy to fix a truck w/ 253,000 miles but i,m in love. thanks hugh
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Replying to: hback (May 02, 2009 8:24 pm) You could be experiencing low hydraulic pressure, either due to clogged cooling lines or tank, or perhaps a defective govenor pressure regulator or clogged /dirty valve body. If everything else is normal and the only problem is reverse, the problem could be the following: *inoperative or worn front clutch *Rear band misadjusted *Worn or broken overdrive thrust bearing *Broken direct clutch spring Regards, Dusty |
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