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#264 of 1279 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 1279 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 1279 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 1279 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 1279 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)
#269 of 1279 Re: Dodge Ram Auto Trans Overdrive Slipping? [joemc1] by davelyon Nov 08, 2007 (9:57 am)
Replying to: joemc1 (Nov 06, 2007 4:42 am) Thanks for the input. I suspected it was an electronic problem, the tranny shop was too eager to do a rebuild. I'll be looking forward to any new info.
#270 of 1279 98 diesel overdrive problem by tallman4 Nov 10, 2007 (3:20 pm)
recently bought a 1998 Dodge 2500 series diesel as is off car lot, 158879 miles runs well except when it starts goes in overdrive it usually just goes in and out rapidily causing about a 2-300 rpm change but it usually wont stay in at all, reading the other post maybe a tps or speed sensor . I have no history on this truck , tranny oil looks real clean any help appreciated thanks Tall also think I may smell antifreeze from heater is this early for a heater coil?
#271 of 1279 Re: Dodge Ram Auto Trans Overdrive Slipping? [joemc1] by joemc1 Nov 11, 2007 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: joemc1 (Nov 06, 2007 4:42 am) I arrived in FL today 11/11 1,352miles and no erratic shifting in and out of overdrive. The TPS must have been the problem all along I guess I it didn't need the rebuild. Expensive experiment and Dodge was no help at all. I'll report back on the return trip. Replies to this message: rambo57 (Nov 14, 2007 5:59 am) joemc1 (Nov 14, 2007 3:30 pm)
#272 of 1279 transmission hard shift from p to d when cold by indyff Nov 11, 2007 (6:37 pm)
I have a 2003 ram 1500 4x4 with auto trans. When I first start the truck when it is still cold and shift from p to d the transmission jumps. when the engine warms up the transmission is fine. I am not having any problems with slipping. I bought it with 61000 miles on it and don't know prev history...any thoughts
#273 of 1279 Re: Wedge-shaped piece of metal in the transmission fluid pan [monsterpots] by dillondawg Nov 11, 2007 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: monsterpots (Nov 06, 2007 12:24 pm) I'm no expert but have maintained all my own vehicles for nearly 30 years. When I'm in trouble I have a heavy equipt. repair shot across the street. Know this: Anytime there is loose metal in the pan of your transmission it's not "OK" as the shop mechanics said. I recently serviced my Ram 3500 OD trans. and found something similar to what you described. It was a tang on a retainer ring that holds to OD gearset in place. It was able to be replaced without removing or disassembling the transmission too far. Had to remove transfer case and transmission tailshaft to get to it. Get a second opinion.

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