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Re:98 ram 3500 transmission slipping help
by carnut17
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Sep 09, 2006 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: rollerdoo (Sep 02, 2006 12:22 am)
Can anyone please help !!! I purcased a 98 ram 3500 diesel and the trans. started to slip in and out of overdrive the dealer fixed it by replacing the throttle pos. sensor; but now the trans. is slipping in 1st. 2nd. 3rd. however, 4th gear overdrive seems to grab fine. Inaddition, every once in awhile it will just pop right out of gear and slip then go back into gear. The dealer claims the slipping is not happening and it didnt pop out of gear when they drove it. any pointers any one thanks, carnut
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Re:98 ram 3500 transmission slipping help [carnut17]
by kcram HOST
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Sep 09, 2006 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: carnut17 (Sep 09, 2006 10:36 am)
When my 96 3500 Cummins would start slipping, that was my sign to check the stick and top off. I had my trans serviced every year, with filter, pan gasket, band adjustment, and fluid change.
Two things to check:
- fluid level, and make sure you are using the proper fluid (ATF+3 or 4)
- if the trans hasn't been service, have a complete service done as described above (not just a fluid change)
If those two don't cure the slip, you likely have a torque converter issue.
kcram - Pickups Host
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Re:98 ram 3500 transmission thanks [kcram]
by carnut17
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Sep 10, 2006 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: kcram (Sep 09, 2006 5:02 pm)
Thanks so much kcram, for the advice. I will have the trans tune up done. If that doesn't ill try and scrape up the funds for a BD transmission. carnut
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1995 RAM P/U 3500 4X4
by james59
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Sep 22, 2006 (9:47 am)
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HAVING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE OR TORGUE CONVERTER DISCONNECTING. MOSTLY BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH. SOMETIMES RUNS 100 MILES WITHOUT A SHIFT, OTHER TIMES HAPPENS CONSTANTLY. ANYONE HAD THIS PROBLEM?
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Re: 1995 RAM P/U 3500 4X4 [james59]
by drivelarge
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Oct 09, 2006 (3:20 pm)
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Replying to: james59 (Sep 22, 2006 9:47 am)
james59, We have had the same problem with a new transmission installed in our 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4. We have taken the truck to the dealership here twice and they seemed to have found the problem but did not fix it correctly. It started shifting in and out again but, not as much. What really bothers us is that it has a FULL WARRANTY and they would not stand behind it! It cost us $135.00 to have them hook the truck up to there diognosics machine. So... dose anyone know what to do about them not honoring the agreement??? Drivelarge
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Re: ram 1500 transmission line pressure [rollerdoo]
by dustyk
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Oct 09, 2006 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: rollerdoo (Aug 26, 2006 9:57 am)
I don't know how I missed this one, but line pressure IS NOT an issue with Dodge transmissions. In fact, almost all automatics produce more line pressure than is necessary 95% of the time.
Slipping can be caused by a number of things, but the designed line pressure is not one of them.
Your 300 RPM change is more than likely indicating the torque converter coming out of lock-up. This, too, can be caused by a variety of things, including a bad throttle position sensor or dirty shift solenoids.
Regards,
Dusty
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QUESTION for dusty? [dustyk]
by hansienna
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Oct 13, 2006 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: dustyk (Oct 09, 2006 4:32 pm)
How frequently do you recommend changing the transmission fluid and filter in 2001-2006 DC minivans with 3.3L V6 and Chrysler PT Cruisers with base 2.4L inline 4 cylinder (without Turbo).?
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Erratic shifting
by gnevard
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Oct 14, 2006 (9:51 am)
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When going up hill in 3rd with overdrive locked out, the transmission momentarily downshifts to 2nd and back to 3rd. This can occur once or several times in a row. Any suggestions???
Gary
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Re: Erratic shifting [gnevard]
by kcram HOST
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Oct 14, 2006 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: gnevard (Oct 14, 2006 9:51 am)
Depends on your speed at the time. If your speed is at a computer-determined shift point under the conditions, it will hunt back and forth like that. Speed up or slow down a few mph, and that should keep you in a single gear.
kcram - Pickups Host
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Re: Erratic shifting [kcram]
by gnevard
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Oct 15, 2006 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: kcram (Oct 14, 2006 1:51 pm)
Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try your suggestion and see if that cures the problem. 
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