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#795 of 1284 Re: 1998 RAM 24 valve won't stay in lock-up [dustyk] by Newtomopar Jan 05, 2009 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Jan 04, 2009 5:11 pm) I was driving the truck today and of course the tranny was acting up constantly. On the way home from work it was getting warm in the truck so I turned off the heater and the tranny started working perfectly, wierd I thought, I turned it back on and instantly started acting up again, turn it off and fine. It does it with the with the heater, air conditioner, and the defroster. I figure there must be a short somewhere but I don't know exactly. If you have any thoughts on this I would love hear them. Thanks, Dustin Replies to this message: rrhnz1 (Jan 11, 2009 1:13 pm) Newtomopar (Jan 18, 2009 6:44 pm) 99dodge1 (Jan 25, 2009 6:30 am)
#796 of 1284 96 Ram 46RE 3000 rpm@70mph by FlyDay Jan 05, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Read almost every post here, our prob is just a hair different. My B-I-L's truck was fine when I sold it to him w/ 155,000 miles on it. No drivetrain trouble ever.   A few weeks ago it began this deal in the title. Normally it runs right around 2000-2100 rpm 70 mph. Now it's closer to 3000. It shifts normally but won't go into OD/ lockup, don't know which. OBD-I set a code of 37 and 21. 37 is the torque converter clutch solenoid, according to the book. They told my B-I-L it was the lock up solenoids. I said fine and changed that today.   Truck runs the same. It now has 185,000 miles on it. Fluid was stinky and dark red, but not much in the pan in the way of metal, a few bronze flakes. I actuated the OD switch many times to see the difference. At each push of the button, on or off, the rpm clicked up about 200, then a few seconds later returned to its previous reading. So is the thing going into OD, but not locking up? Locking up w/ no OD? All/neither of the above?? Sorry for the long post... Replies to this message: mtnbiker11386 (Apr 03, 2009 6:38 am)
#797 of 1284 Re: 02 2500 wont stay in lock up TC [git_r_done02] by git_r_done02 Jan 06, 2009 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: git_r_done02 (Jan 04, 2009 6:09 pm) Ok man, got the tranny fixed! Thanks for the info on what to try. You will never believe what was causing the problems. I went around to a couple of more rtanny shops and the last one told me to check the battery terminals to make sure its making a good connection, if that doesn't fix check the wire loom going to the tranny from the alternator and that doesn't work its the TPS. So i went home we cleaned the battery terminals and tightened them up and now the tranny works like brand new. Its the craziest thing I've ever heard of but it worked. And whats bad is the terminals weren't gunked up or anything. So anyone else having shifting problems and can't figure it out, check those battery cables!                                                                                 Thanks again dustyk
#798 of 1284 Manual - finally! by FlyDay Jan 07, 2009 (6:03 pm)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-ram/41924-merry-christmas-guys.html   Found a complete shop manual here, almost 60 MB. It's for 2001's but alot of the info applies to years around there.
#799 of 1284 Noise from Ram 2500 5 speed manual trans by silverado65 Jan 08, 2009 (4:27 pm)
I have a 98 Ram 2500 with Cummins engine and 5 speed manual transmission. When the temperature is cold outside, I hear a "squishing" noise coming from the transmission when I start out. It sounds like oil being forced out through the gears. This only happens when it is cold and when you first start out, at less than 10 mph. Once it is driven a block or so the noise goes away. I have changed the transmission oil and still have same problem. The clutch was replaced about 5000 miles ago. This is a recent problem, within the last couple of weeks. Any ideas?
#800 of 1284 overdrive kicking in and out by waynek5 Jan 10, 2009 (8:37 am)
I have a 2001 ram 1500,occasionaly the transmission will stutter while in overdrive.I have 65k on the truck.Could it need a new filter? Adjustment?    Any ideas would be appreciated.         Wayne K Replies to this message: dustyk (Jan 10, 2009 10:45 am)
#801 of 1284 Re: [fuddodge] by dustyk Jan 10, 2009 (10:40 am)
Replying to: fuddodge (Jan 05, 2009 5:17 pm) Assuming you've checked the fluid level, my guess is the transmission is losing hydraulic pressure, possibly from a clogged transmission filter, transmission cooling lines or anti-drain back valve, or you are losing the transmission pump, or you've got a valve body malfunction.   Regards, Dusty
#802 of 1284 Re: overdrive kicking in and out [waynek5] by dustyk Jan 10, 2009 (10:45 am)
Replying to: waynek5 (Jan 10, 2009 8:37 am) If you have a V8, you've got a 46RE transmission.   At 65,000 miles you should've had at least one transmission maintenance (filter and fluid), and I would have recommended the bands be checked and adjusted.   If you've got torque converter chatter, a transmission filter and complete fluid change may resolve this issue. If this problem is accompanied by and or manifests itself as the torque converter coming in and out constantly, I would suspect a bad Throttle Position Sensor, especially because of the year and miles.   Regards, Dusty
#803 of 1284 Stupid Trannie by MikaybiZ Jan 10, 2009 (11:31 am)
Hi, I am new to this forum and I was reading a few of the posts. I own a 2000 dodge ram 1500 5.9L gas 360. Anyway I just had the transmission replaced, however I think the repairman put the wrong one back in. The paperwork says it is an A618 or a 47RE, from what I have read so far I should have the 46RE, the 47RE was for the 5.9L cummins and the 8.0L V-10. Is this a big concern or will the transmission be okay. The only reason I ask is that I now have a check engine light with the code of P1740 something to do with the TCC or OD solenoid. Anybody have any words of wisdom. Replies to this message: dustyk (Jan 11, 2009 12:42 pm) MikaybiZ (Jan 11, 2009 2:25 pm) dustyk (Jan 17, 2009 11:31 am) and 1 more...
#804 of 1284 Re: Stupid Trannie [MikaybiZ] by dustyk Jan 11, 2009 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: MikaybiZ (Jan 10, 2009 11:31 am) Hmmm. Well, yes, a A618 is the previous nomenclature for the 47RH, and the basis for the 47RE. You are correct that the 47RE was used on the V-10 and earlier Cummins motors. A 47RE is essentially the same as a 46RE, but uses additional clutches and has extra pinions in the planetary gearsets. It is a heavier version of a 46RE, if you will.   Can a A-618/47RE bolt up to your 2000 360 motor. Yes. Is there a problem with this? Not in my opinion. I'm guessing that who ever did the work for you did not rebuild or work on the original transmission, but bought an off-the-shelf rebuilt from a supplier. If so, the supplier is probably hedging for the sake of warranty coverage knowing that truck trannies often get abused and poorly cared for and a stronger version would hold up better, or at least that's their theory. Since the difference between rebuilding a 46RE and a 47RE is rather minuscule, it logically provides an increased cost/benefit ratio for the supplier.   I'll have to check, but it is possible that a 47RE was available as an option for the 360, and maybe even the 318 in those years.   By any chance is this a 4x4 RAM?   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: MikaybiZ (Jan 11, 2009 2:25 pm) dustyk (Jan 17, 2009 11:31 am) MikaybiZ (Jan 17, 2009 6:17 pm)

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