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#259 of 1254 1999 Ram 1500.. Won't shift into second gear!! Help! by tincup72 Oct 26, 2007 (11:06 am)
I have a 1999 Ram 1500 with a 360, automatic transmission and the tow package. The truck has 125,000 miles on it with the original tranny. Here is my problem. About two weeks ago I got a check engine light. This was followed by a very slight transmission slippage. Sometimes it was from a dead stop, but if I babied the throttle it would take right off. A good friend of mine recommended that I disconnect the battery to clear the engine light. He felt the light was most likely an O2 sensor. This worked for about a day and the light came back. Two days ago the truck would start out fine in 1st gear, but would struggle with shifting into 2nd gear. The shift would occur around 3000 rpm with it then shifting through all the gears. No problem with reverse. The problem seemed to be worse on colder days. Today, though, it will not shift into 2nd gear at all no matter how high the rpm's. When I hit 25-30mph and let up of off the throttle I can feel it shift all the way into high gear. When I step back on the gas it is slipping as if the gear is to high for the vehicle speed. If I let it coast, it downshifts very smoothly through all the gears. Once it is in 1st gear it takes right off again, but still will not shift into 2nd gear. I flushed and changed fluid and filter. The pan was void of any metal and the pan magnet had a slight amount of sludge on it. This, unfortunately, did not fix the problem.   I am going to take it to a parts store and have them run a diagnostic on it. Is there a specific analyzer they must use for this year and model? I am not convinced this is a mechanical problem with the transmission, but an electrical control problem. What types of things should I be looking at? From reading through this thread I feel my problem may be as simple as a throttle position sensor. Please Help. I'm desperate. I fear that a tranmission mechanic will recommend replacing the transmission as "cover-all" solution to this problem. Any help is greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: danv1 (Oct 26, 2007 12:50 pm) rambo57 (Oct 28, 2007 6:41 am)
#260 of 1254 Re: 1999 Ram 1500.. Won't shift into second gear!! Help! [tincup72] by danv1 Oct 26, 2007 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: tincup72 (Oct 26, 2007 11:06 am) My '99 did a similar thing (erratic shifting, check engine light, etc..). Took it to Autozone and the put a code reader on it free of charge. It was the speed control sensor. It is located on the driver's side of the tranny. If that is the problem, I recall it being less than $20 and ten minutes to replace. Just make sure to check and re-tighten after a day or so, as it will back out a little from the heat. Good luck.
#261 of 1254 98 3500 4x4 won't go into gear by alanbell Oct 28, 2007 (5:16 am)
Having a hard time getting my manual tranny into gear. Also, have no 4x4, cruise, and the A/C vent is on defrost. Any suggestions and approx. how much will it cost to remedy? Replies to this message: alanbell (Oct 29, 2007 8:46 am)
#262 of 1254 Re: 1999 Ram 1500.. Won't shift into second gear!! Help! [tincup72] by rambo57 Oct 28, 2007 (6:41 am)
Replying to: tincup72 (Oct 26, 2007 11:06 am) My transmissions has the same symptoms and has for about a year. Last December the local maintenance shop recommended I put in a new transmission but I was determined it wasn't mechanical. It seems that after they connected diagnostics to it last December, it shifted fine for the next several months. Electrical connections possibly? After several months it started having trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd again and I continued to baby it until recently when my check engine light came on. I took it in and it indicated it was the speed control sensor. They replaced this and I had my hopes up that this was going to resolve my problem but my shifting problems remain. It did seem to help though....   My problems seem to get worse as the transmission gets warm. It shifts fine for the first 10 - 15 miles of stop and go. I'm going to attempt to replace the throttle position sensor next. If you have any success with your transmission, please let me know since it sounds we have the exact same problem. I'll do the same...   Good Luck and Thanks!
#263 of 1254 Re: 98 3500 4x4 won't go into gear [alanbell] by alanbell Oct 29, 2007 (8:46 am)
Replying to: alanbell (Oct 28, 2007 5:16 am) Just wanted to add that the problem I have is from a stand still. It shifts when moving but that is getting a bit harder to do. I have been down shifting as I come to a stop and leaving it in gear when I park to avoid the issue. I think it will shift through the gears when the engine is turned off (at least it did the other day) with no problem. Alan
#264 of 1254 Dodge Ram Auto Trans Overdrive Slipping? by davelyon Nov 01, 2007 (7:42 am)
My 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 (5.2 liter, 46RE Auto trans) is slipping in overdrive. When I let my foot off the gas and coast, then put step on it again (gently) the engine revs will climb 500-600 rpms then settle down to a constant mark. It will also do this with the cruise control on, so it's not just me. If I turn off the OD the trans shifts great. The truck only has 65k miles (verified!).The tranny shop says it needs to be rebuilt (of course!) but is there a way to adjust the electronic OD? Is there a solenoid or some other electronic part I can replace before I spend $2000 on a new tranny? Replies to this message: davelyon (Nov 05, 2007 8:48 am) joemc1 (Nov 06, 2007 4:42 am) davelyon (Nov 08, 2007 9:57 am) joemc1 (Nov 11, 2007 5:46 pm) and 2 more...
#265 of 1254 07 Ram 4x4 Diesel Transmission Failure by markr263 Nov 03, 2007 (6:55 am)
After 3 days and less than 400 total miles my transmission started making the oddest sound, almost like the air squeaking out of a balloon. The delearship didn't have a clue but eventually told me I needed a new transmission. At first they were going to rebuild it but now they're going to give me a new truck. Anyone heard of this problem before? Replies to this message: c00lwize (Dec 13, 2007 8:00 pm)
#266 of 1254 Re: Dodge Ram Auto Trans Overdrive Slipping? [davelyon] by davelyon Nov 05, 2007 (8:48 am)
Replying to: davelyon (Nov 01, 2007 7:42 am) More research is leading me to believe that the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) is the culprit. I believe the TCC is slipping as it's locking up and failing to remain locked when I let off the gas.   Anyone here concur?   Would replacing the torque converter fix it or is the TCC actually inside the tranny and not in the converter? Replies to this message: joemc1 (Nov 06, 2007 4:42 am) davelyon (Nov 08, 2007 9:57 am) joemc1 (Nov 11, 2007 5:46 pm) rambo57 (Nov 14, 2007 5:59 am) and 1 more...
#267 of 1254 Re: Dodge Ram Auto Trans Overdrive Slipping? [davelyon] by joemc1 Nov 06, 2007 (4:42 am)
Replying to: davelyon (Nov 05, 2007 8:48 am) Dave if you read my previous posts you will see that I have the same problem. After two rebuilds I finally talked then in to replacing the throttle position sensor (TPS). I got the truck back on 11/2 and so far so good. My problem is an intermittent one so the acid test will come when I leave CT for FL on 11/10. I will report on it's performance when/if I arrive in FL. Replies to this message: davelyon (Nov 08, 2007 9:57 am) joemc1 (Nov 11, 2007 5:46 pm) rambo57 (Nov 14, 2007 5:59 am) joemc1 (Nov 14, 2007 3:30 pm)
#268 of 1254 Re: Wedge-shaped piece of metal in the transmission fluid pan [ksey] by monsterpots Nov 06, 2007 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: ksey (Aug 30, 2007 3:24 pm) I recently found this wedge shaped piece of metal in my transmission pan. I took my truck to a shop to have the rear end looked at and had my transmission serviced. I was not happy with anything these guys but they did say that the transmission was fine. This was the first and last time I ever take my truck to a shop, I usually do everything myself. Anyway the 2nd gear issue everyone seems to have started up and so I service my trans only to find this weird piece of metal in the pan. At first I thought it was the end of some type of air chisel. My truck still runs but revs high from 1st to 2nd, if I get on it at all, and the same if the trans tries to downshift from 3rd to 2nd. Other they that the truck seems ok but there is no way I can tow anything or try to take off in a hurry. So where does this piece of metal go and how do I get it in there? Replies to this message: dillondawg (Nov 11, 2007 10:23 pm)

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