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#646 of 1024 Re: looking for replacement tranny [hfcuda] by cmitter99

Aug 04, 2009 (11:39 am)

Replying to: hfcuda (Jul 18, 2009 9:54 pm)
My 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 3.7L V6 just started doing something similar. The transmission light just came on and after some drive time the temp light comes on. I took it to AAMCO and they said that there were 5 different codes coming up and that it would probably cost about 1800 to fix. I was just wondering what you came up with because I have no idea what I am ging to do.

#647 of 1024 Out of Options by cmitter99

Aug 04, 2009 (12:42 pm)

I have a 06 Dak quad cab 3.7L V6 automatic. I purchased it with about 20,000 miles. I now have 39,000 miles on it now and of course there is something wrong. When I first purchased the truck I noticed that it had some power issues. It didn't seem like it was running correctly at all. It had no power. Now, the check engine light is on and after a few miles of driving the temp light comes on. I took it to AAMCO and they said that 5 different codes were coming up and more than likely I need to replace the transmission. It doesn't feel like the transmission is slipping although I do see some hesitation with it going into gear when I first start it up. AAMCO wants to charge about $1,800 and I was wondering if there is something else I could try first. I mean, I don't abuse the thing at all! I run it pretty slow and I never mistreat the thing. i drive it to work and back on the interstate about 30 min a day..
 
Please Help!!!!!!!!

#648 of 1024 Re: Out of Options [cmitter99] by dmack88

Aug 04, 2009 (2:22 pm)

Replying to: cmitter99 (Aug 04, 2009 12:42 pm)
I checked with a repair place on the assumption that my problem is the TCM. They said that you would have to go to the dealer as they didn't think anyone else would have the flash drive to program the new TCM. The dealer said it would be $150 to install and program the new TCM. However when I asked about how much it costs they laughed because it's more than a good lap top. $880 Just for the TCM plus the $150 to install and program it. So no these problems aren't cheap. However your tranny should still be under warranty. It has less than 60,000.

#649 of 1024 Re: if someone could help/////////////////////////////////////////// [travis1488] by jetaway

Aug 04, 2009 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: travis1488 (Jul 18, 2009 12:15 pm)
That usually means that the forward clutch pack was slipping and got so hot it welded itself together and cant release.If this is the case it should feel like its binding up in reverse unless the rear band is cooked also.It will also lurch forward in park if this is the problem.If its not the forward clutch stuck then there is a problem with the linkage.

#650 of 1024 Re: Dakota shift solenoid problem? [pedm] by jetaway

Aug 04, 2009 (7:39 pm)

Replying to: pedm (Jul 07, 2009 1:29 pm)
There are 3 solinoids in your transmission .A governor pressure solinoid a overdrive cancel solinoid and a lockup solinoid {TCC}.The only one that is considered a shift solinoid would be the overdrive cancel.That would explain why you have no 4th but has nothing to do with first.It seems from reading your post that you have no 1st gear
"The trans will only operate in 2nd and 3rd".High gear starts usually is a bad governor pressure solinoid.No upshift from first is usually a governor pressure sensor.As far as changing the plug it comes as one piece with the internal wire harness and the overdrive cancel and TCC solinoid.It is not very hard to replace.First you drop the valve body.You may have to turn the drive shaft slightly to remove thr park pawl shaft{and to reinstall it}I have found its easier to leave the park rod on the valve body rather than try to mess with the E clip holding it on.Once the valve body is down you will need a 25 torx bit to remove the internal harness assembaly.

#651 of 1024 2002 dakota torque conveter by zyta88

Aug 03, 2009 (6:54 pm)

#652 of 1024 2002 dakota torque conveter by zyta88

Aug 03, 2009 (6:54 pm)

2002 dodge dakota with 4.7 auto. Just recently the torque converter has started to unlock and lock once the truck is warmed up and driving at a smooth crusing speed. The tack will jump from about 1800 to 1900 . I have found lots of people with the excat same simptoms, but have not found any answers. Can someone help? Thanks.

#653 of 1024 p1756 code by eddiej1949

Aug 15, 2009 (6:36 am)

03 6cyl. 4x4 trans doesn't shift to low all the time. happens on and off & it feels like its starting out in 2nd gear. trans fluid and filter were changed last week.

#654 of 1024 2000 Dakota 4x4 by jmason13171

Aug 16, 2009 (6:20 pm)

last week my engine light came on and now it won't shift from 1st - 2nd and when it does it seems like it is slipping. what could be the problem?

#655 of 1024 Re: 2000 Dakota 4x4 [jmason13171] by jer7rob

Aug 16, 2009 (8:08 pm)

Replying to: jmason13171 (Aug 16, 2009 6:20 pm)
Turn your ignition switch on and off 3 times and on the 3rd leave it on. Look at your odometer and see what code it says is the reason your check engine light is on.
 
For me it was 1762 - Governor Pressure Sensor
 
I replaced the Governor Pressure Sensor and the Governor Pressure Solenoid when my truck was doing the same thing and it fixed it right up. Might as well replace the filter while you are in there and the filter comes with a new gasket. It is a rubber gasket so don't over tighten the bolts or you will have leaks. Just a little more than snug does the trick.
 
If you are going to replace the pressure sensor you should go ahead and relace the solenoid as well. From everything I have read they go out in pairs and it would stink to replace one and it really be the other that is giving you the problem.
 
Let me know if you have any questions about this because I just did it a week ago and it is still fresh in my head.

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