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#70 of 413 1998 Dodge Dakota Hard shifting when cold. by mobilemec Jan 07, 2007 (3:25 pm)
I have a 1998 Dodge Dakota 3.9L, 4x4, Auto., and when it is cold, it has a hard time shifting into 2nd. Is there any advice on that? Not to familiar with dodges.
#71 of 413 Re: Dakota automatic gear shifter stuck in park [mruhl] by stealthb2 Jan 07, 2007 (10:06 pm)
Replying to: mruhl (Apr 06, 2006 6:10 pm) If your problem is not fixed or figured out yet, I may have you answer. I have an 02 Ext Sport with 4.7 V8 with the same issue. Dealer had it three times in the last 12 months and finally told me the only way to fix is to replace the column. $1800 OUCH NO WAY! The shifter lock is spring-loaded and when you rotate the key a gate allows this lock to slide towards the driver. The spring is not allowing this when it is cold. Take the upper and lower column covers off and look for the lock blocking the shifter. Turn the key to unlock the column and if it does not retract, a simple push will allow it. This way you can see hoe it all works together (ignition, gate, sliding lock and shifter mechanism). I have some pics in a powerpoint if interested. Replies to this message: dodge01driver (Jan 18, 2007 11:19 am) stealthb2 (Jan 20, 2007 11:04 am) dodge01driver (Jan 20, 2007 12:27 pm) stealthb2 (Jan 20, 2007 1:51 pm) bytefixer (Feb 08, 2007 8:26 pm) stealthb2 (Feb 10, 2007 11:18 am)
#72 of 413 Dakota transmission not shifting out of first by 99roadntrack Jan 07, 2007 (11:02 pm)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Dec 26, 2006 1:15 am) I have a '99 Dakota R/T with the 3-speed w/overdrive auto-transmission. Now one day I accelerated from a stop and the tranny failed (went to redline) to shift into second until I let off the gas. Immediately after the tranny proceeded to slip and fail to downshift and was acting up. After that when I'd drive some where the first gear exchange from 1st to 2nd, the tranny would hold onto 1st till about 3500 RPM but every shift after that it would shift fine. Then one day I drove to a fuel station, same thing actino except when I left the fuel station it never shifted out of first... I changed the filter/fluids didn't help. The fluid showed no signs of excessive wear, burned clutches or bands. The wiring was sound. CAN ANYONE HELP?!?! Is there solenoids, fuses, wiring that could be bad? Any help would be great. Replies to this message: edman40 (Jan 13, 2007 3:35 am)
#73 of 413 Re: truck dies when put into gear [mobilemec] by mike_1017 Jan 08, 2007 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: mobilemec (Jan 07, 2007 3:13 pm) What is a lock type torque converter? Replies to this message: mobilemec (Jan 08, 2007 5:21 pm) bpeebles (Jan 08, 2007 6:16 pm)
#74 of 413 Re: truck dies when put into gear [mike_1017] by mobilemec Jan 08, 2007 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: mike_1017 (Jan 08, 2007 1:17 pm) Lock-up torque converters are used in those trucks. When the torque converter goes out thats one of the simtoms. I did not know what was wrong with mine and that is what the shop said. They wanted $800 to put one in. I took my truck home bought a new torque converter for $164 and its all cured.
#75 of 413 Lock up torque-converter [mike_1017] by bpeebles Jan 08, 2007 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: mike_1017 (Jan 08, 2007 1:17 pm) Dont forget that the torque-converter is really just a replacemet for a manual clutch. It is in-between the engine and the xmission.   Most modern automatic xmissions use a "lock up" torque-converter. This just means that the torque-converter stops slipping (locks up) under specific driving conditions. It is intended to improve MPG by reducing the inherant waste of never "locking" the engine to the transmission.   On some vehicles, when the torque-converter locks up... it almost feels like the xmission just switched to another gear. (A 4-speed automatic "feels" like it shifts 5 times)
#76 of 413 help i dont even know all my baby daks problems by eaglefeather Jan 09, 2007 (12:24 am)
I love my baby dakota i bought her broke her in perfectly handles great in snow hard packed ice desert rocks and sand im new to the forum i can see how you all love ur daks i feel you i need serious info i hope someone can help me
#78 of 413 Re: Dakota transmission not shifting out of first [99roadntrack] by edman40 Jan 13, 2007 (3:35 am)
Replying to: 99roadntrack (Jan 07, 2007 11:02 pm) how to fix not shifting out of first gear.
#79 of 413 Re: Dakota automatic gear shifter stuck in park [stealthb2] by dodge01driver Jan 18, 2007 (11:19 am)
Replying to: stealthb2 (Jan 07, 2007 10:06 pm) Thank You stealhb2, you may be the one to help me. Your pics on powerpoint would be very helpful. I am ready to dive in to this problem. As a Father ... I really would like to give my Daughters a ride to school. This problem (of course) comes up when you really don't need it. Again your help is appreciated. Replies to this message: stealthb2 (Jan 20, 2007 11:04 am) dodge01driver (Jan 20, 2007 12:27 pm) stealthb2 (Jan 20, 2007 1:51 pm)

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