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| its a automatic it starts off in 3rd when its in drive. when i go from park down to 1st and run through it manually its fine like new but if i should go from drive to !st it starts out in 2nd. so another words when i get to a light as long as i go into park and then shift into 1st its ok, i just cant start it out in drive because it stays in third. | |
hi, not sure how to put this, but I have a 5.9l V8. My shift lever is loose, and I am having problems getting the truck into drive I need to at times go down to 2nd then find my way back up. Sometimes while driving i do not notice that I am not yet out of 2nd until I hit the highway and try to pick up speed. Then the engine reves up and I have to fiddle with the lever quickly going in Neut, and trying to get it to drop into gear. I also find my rpms going between 1 and 3 while driving and tapping the lever seems to knock it back down. I am going to the shop for inspection and want them to look at it for me. But would like a heads up of what to expect. I have no lights on. So I dont beleive there is a trans issue. I did have my trans repalced at 86,000 miles. it now has 123,000. Any idea as to how much getting possibly the gear shifter replaced could cost, and is this a labor intensefied job. Thanks ahead of time for any help received. 
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| Does anyone know what trans is in a 1999 B150 Van with an automatic 3.9 ? Is it the same as the one in a 2001 Ram 1500 with the same motor ? Please help. | |
| Hi guys. My 2001 Ram 1500 with a 3.9 automatic was shifting fine. One day I went to move it and now I only have reverse. Any ideas ? I have changed the filter and fluid with all Mopar parts. I don't know what else to do or try. Also I noticed that my shift lever no longer locks into place. | |
| 04 Ram 3500 dually with the 5.9 diesel and auto trans. Was coming home the other night, slowed down to go over some railroad tracks. When I went to accelerate I only had first. I was only about a mile from my house so I drove home and parked it. Let it set for a few days until I had time to look at it. Got in and the truck drove fine for about 5 minutes then went back to doing the same thing. I always have first and reverse. Both engage normally and pull fine. Have not noticed any slipping or other indicators of a problem in the past. That being said the trans has not had the easiest life. It has been too long since I changed the fluid, it does have an aftermarket fuel/ignition box for HP and it has seen it's share of full throttle pulls. I know this is a combo that is asking for problems but seeing the manner in which this one came about. I'm finding it hard to believe it is in need of a tear down. Don't know crap about auto transmissions. This is the first one I've ever had. And now probably won't ever have another one. Any info is appreciated. | |
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Replying to: fordfan_17 (Apr 11, 2008 10:01 am)
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Hey guys. The above truck(98 Dodge 4X4 1500 5.9 auto, overdrive) is causing me trans problems. It's holding first gear until it hits between 3500 and 4000 rpms and when it does shift it shifts hard. After that it does fine shifting through the gears and into overdrive. I changed the fluid with synthetic and made sure it was the right stuff to use. I still have the same problem. Took it to my local Auto Zone and it threw a speed sensor code. A speed sensor that looked like it plugged on the back of the transfer case. I could not find this sensor anywhere on the truck. Am I just overlooking it? I got the print out and it shows where the sensor should be but now I'm thinking it's for a different trans. I got an SU394 from Auto Zone which says it's a vehicle speed sensor. After searching on their website I find an SU1034 that says it's trans speed sensor. I don't know where to go from here. On a side note, my speedo does not work until the truck is up around 30 mph.
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After seeing all these post, it reminded me of my problems. I bought a 2000 dodge ram 4x4 1500 5.9L WITH 85,000 MILES. The check engine light came on after i drove just 250 miles after purchase. I did buy the car as is no guarentee, shoulda realized something was up when that wasn't given for a truck with only that many miles. Anyways i did get a 1 year warrenty unlimited mile for $440 bucks. Anyways i took my truck to the local Chrysler dealership after i took it in to get a tranny flush to see if that would help withe the engine light which said it was a TCC selenoid p1744 code(forget) What sucks is my warrenty didn't cover the tcc selenoid so i paid for it and install and what pisses me off is that i was charged for a tranny flush and new filter and pan when it already had all that stuff from the day before($133). That's when i felt it was all a scam. They put the new tcc on(cost me $650 bucks with tranny flush and filter/pan), the check engine light came on after 127 miles, took it back since the part was covered by the service shop of the chrysler garage, said they would put a new tcc in, got that done, left light same code came on again after 112 miles, took back said they will clean and put new wire harness on, had that done light came on same code took back, said it was the flex plate or pressure plate whatever, had that done left light same code came on after 27 miles. Took it back, and by then the garage probably didn't want to pay for it anymore, so i get screwed more they say they want to put a new pump in then say they will contact my warrenty company, they say they won't cover it, so the service rep at the garage i want argued and got them to atleast get me a used tranny with 50,000+miles on it. They put it on which that cost me $550 bucks waiting to get a rebate check thing from warrenty for atleast $350 bucks, but i probably won't see that from them from what i have heard about Great Lakes Warrenty. But the truck is running just fine after 90 miles so far. But i noticed the shifter when i shift it into D it is actually in D1 so in order to be in DRIVE, the shifter has to look like it is in N(neutral). I think the previous owners may have driven it in D1 and maybe driving it fast in that position let alone in Overdrive. That also could be the problem for some others, not sure. Anyways if the Check engine light comes on i will think it is the sensor. ALSO how can i fix the shifter so it looks like it is in the proper position, so that others like my fiance can drive and not have to worry about her remembering that it has to look like it is in neutral? Not sure if i will ever drive a dodge again, since this was the first Chrysler vehicle i ever bought. Before i only had Ford, Chevy. But i like the looks of Dodge and might take a chance someday, but this experience does make me sour towards dodge, warrenty companies, little dealerships, and big dealerships with the service departments.
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Replying to: bigstive (Jun 13, 2009 6:26 pm) |
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Replying to: tamsguy62 (Jun 11, 2009 3:46 pm)
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