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#31 of 1279 Transmission problem related to PCM? by skkat Nov 08, 2006 (9:14 am)
The transmission in my father's 1996 Dodge 1500 pick-up recently went out. He took it in to have it re-built. The person working on says they have rebuilt the transmission but it still won't shift into first gear. The have told him it is due to the computer and the pcm needs to be replaced to fix the problem. Does this sound legitimate? Replies to this message: akkiller (Feb 11, 2009 8:10 pm)
#32 of 1279 you arent gonna like this by the7t1merc Nov 08, 2006 (9:44 am)
but the tranny probably didnt need to be rebuilt in the first place....according to various sources,and dodge dealer here in ny,the computer needs to be reflashed,or retrained.NOT REPLACED thats what they claim is wrong with my truck. im waiting for my appt to see if they are right. they also say,and i kinda believe them on this,that if you have dextron of any sort in the trans,it needs to be drained out and ONLY ATFPLUS4 should be put into any dodge automatic trans..All Chrysler four-speed automatic transmissions* are very sensitive to the quality of the transmission fluid. Only use the ATF+[3 or 4] in these transmissions. Do not use Dexron or Mercon.   something to do with the lubrication quality of the fluid,messes stuff up. also,Dont Let Anyone whos not qualified to run a scanning tool touch your truck!! my truck is currently in limphome mode,(ty advance auto)which im betting is the problem with yours as well SKKat. to test this theory start truck put in gear...do you have partial 1st?of any kind? now shift to park,and back to first..anything? if nothing,shut key OFF and then restart to see if you have 1st gear again. if so,then get the computer reflashed Before you spend a dime on the transmission. hope this helps,may or may not be the answer,but after going thru the wringer on this for the past week now....... btw,just for kicks,try this too,it didnt work for mine,but hey maybe... take off the battery cables overnite,Both of them and try again in the morning..if you have gears make sure that you have the trans module retrained. heres a link to the allpar page,its very good reading and explains a lot better than i can. http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html also,for those of you who have wondered if chrysler knows about its defects,check this page out,warning,make sure you are sitting down first,its kinda brutal. http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/ again,i stress that i know little to nothing and im just hoping this helps people out..g/l,rob Replies to this message: intheboonies (Mar 20, 2007 11:21 am)
#33 of 1279 Re: 2002 RAM Auto Trans not shifting [tomschem] by masse3504 Nov 08, 2006 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: tomschem (Nov 06, 2006 9:04 am) I am having the similar problem. Mine won't shift from 2nd to 3rd. Did you happen to find the problem??
#34 of 1279 Re: ram 1500 transmission line pressure [xrotaryguy] by xrotaryguy Nov 13, 2006 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: xrotaryguy (Nov 07, 2006 11:55 am) I talked to a transmission specialist the other day about my Dodge. He seemed very knowlegable, and came highly reccomended.   He says that the rpm fluctuations that I'm experiencing at highway speeds are caused by the lock up torque converter cycling on and off when it shouldn't. This symptom may be caused by any one of a number of bad electrical connections.   If the battery has corrosion on one of the posts, then that is a possible cause.   There are two computers that can have a bad ground. I believe that each computer has it's own ground. Cleaning the grounds / scratching the paint at the ground can cure the problem.   A faulty ground at the battery can cause this problem too.   The last possible cause that he mentioned was a bad tranny fluid pump. Some times these pumps leak between the front and back of the pump. Sounds spendy.   Hopefully I can gear my problem with a little wire brushing.   By the way, now that it is getting cooler here, I have experienced my transmission not wanting to go into gear. You guys were right, placing the transmission in neutral seemed to take care of the problem. Thanks.
#35 of 1279 Re: '96 Dodge Ram 3500 Trans problem [dustyk] by hotvfr Nov 21, 2006 (9:37 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Oct 26, 2006 6:14 pm) Dusty, I have a 99 2500 with a V10 and a 47RE Trans. I'm having the same problem with only 65,000 miles on the truck. RPM started bouncing +/- 200 at freeway speeds. I had it machine flushed with ATF+3 and a new filter/gasket put on. about one month later I lost 1st gaer and overdrive. I'm being told that I now need a $2,200 rebuild. What do you think? Sandman Replies to this message: masse3504 (Nov 22, 2006 5:53 am)
#36 of 1279 Re: '96 Dodge Ram 3500 Trans problem [hotvfr] by masse3504 Nov 22, 2006 (5:53 am)
Replying to: hotvfr (Nov 21, 2006 9:37 pm) Hey hotvfr, I had a similar problem with my 2002. Only I lost 3rd gear. It ended up being the Valve Body. The plate is too thin, causing the spring to push thru the plate. They replaced the plate with a thicker one and added a couple extra screws. Also, they put a shim inside the spring allowing constant pressure so the spring won't "slam" into the plate. When I dropped the pan I was able to see the problem. It cost me approx. $900.
#37 of 1279 95 dodge ram 2500 by jamerson0209 Nov 25, 2006 (10:55 am)
hey, my truck has been running fine and the other day my tranny started slipping on the way home. when i got it home it wouldn't make it up the drive way. i can cut off the truck and let it sit a while. start it up and it will go right in gear (almost like it just has to cool off). but it will only go about a block down the road and it will die off like it goes in neutral. the hasn't been any grinding at all just a little whining. is my tranny gone or what? Replies to this message: airbornemopar (Dec 21, 2006 10:26 pm)
#38 of 1279 theres a chance,but by the7t1merc Nov 25, 2006 (3:21 pm)
the lower transmission line going to radiator,cut it off at steel end,replace that rubber line and install a tranny cooler as well. there is a little stupid check valve in that line,which can become clogged..it was a factory design,to restrict the fluid,and is not what you need or want in there. just change it out. do NOT remove the whole end thats attached to radiator as it is plastic and you Will be screwed if it comes out of the radiator.just cut the lines short at the radiator,and leave them Alone! the tranny cooler will help a lot as well,and will be super easy to install,you just attach your lines and clamp then good,then zip tie the cooler to the radiator.   your best bet is to drop the pan and check the filter,drain As Much of the fluid as you can. why,because you basically smoked the trans fluid to nothing..its worn out/burnt. you need to get as much as possible out of that trans.   when you refill the tranny, make sure you use the ATF+4 Nothing else!! yes,i know that is expensive stuff,but its the only way. this is all just a good luck shot,as they are tough trannys,but you def ran that one hot. it either will or wont work..yes,i understand thats a bit of change for the fluid/10-12 quarts 4 bux a quart,and a filter,7 bux but thats a lot cheaper than a 1500-2800 rebuild.
#39 of 1279 Re: 2006 Ram Quad Cab transmision sliping [sluggo333] by winter2 Dec 02, 2006 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: sluggo333 (Nov 01, 2006 10:16 am) Yes. I have the same transmission stuck on the back of a 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD (Turbo diesel). If the trans sits for more than four hours (at least on my Jeep)the torque converter and other parts drain back into the trans pan.   I suggest that you let the engine idle for about fifteen seconds before putting in gear.
#40 of 1279 F37 TORQUE CONVERTER AND REPROGRAM PCM/TCM by winter2 Dec 02, 2006 (6:21 pm)
This question for those of you who have HEMI powered RAM trucks with the five speed automatic.   Have any of you had torque converter failures or has Dodge done a recall on this transmission?   Here is the problem. I own a Jeep Liberty CRD (MY 2005). The 2.8L turbo diesel generates 295 lb-ft of torque 1800 RPM. I get 80+% of torque starting at 1400 RPM, peaking at 1800 RPM and falling off at 3200 RPM. The recall states that the torque converter will need replacement and the engine will need to be detuned a little to reduce the amount of torque it generates. The reduction in torque will enhance torque converter durability and transmission durability too.   Any information is appreciated.

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