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1996 5.9L 4X4 - Trans won't shift/engine just revs by jrthomas81
Feb 09, 2009 (1:55 pm)
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HELP! I have an issue with my father-in-laws truck. I borrowed it to tow my camper (6000lbs) and had a trans line blow on my way home. I replaced the line on the side of the road and could only get my hands on about 75-80% of dex-4 trans fluid. I had to use about 2-3 qts of type F crap to get the truck home. The truck was been sitiing for about a week or so before I could get it to a trans shop. Now it won't move or if it does, it crawls and revs motor. Any advice? I know the trans was HOT when the line blew, but it drove home with no issue once the line was fixed. Should I drop the pan and change the filter? Is it ok to blow the remaining fluid out of the aux cooler with compressed air so I can assure that there is no type F in the trans when I start filling it back up?
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Customer No Service - Dodge Transmission by frustrated2500
Feb 09, 2009 (6:21 pm)
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Have I got one for everyone - I have a 2006 2500 Diesel with 35Ks and I am having to replace my transmission! Because it is 5 months past the 3 year (obviously not the 100K) they will not stand by their product. Any suggestions or has anyone else had issues with their transmission with so few miles?
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Re: -06 Ram also no overdrive? [makinja] by wsswv
Feb 11, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: makinja (Nov 08, 2008 11:34 pm)

I have an 02 with same cause and problem. I replaced the od solenoid and tps still nothing, I being told to rebuild or replace the od unit. Also having same problem as pontiacfb69 with p poor cold running. If you find out anything please let me know. Thanks, wsswv
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Re: Transmission problem related to PCM? [skkat] by akkiller
Feb 11, 2009 (8:10 pm)
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Replying to: skkat (Nov 08, 2006 9:14 am)

no it does not need PCM .first 3 gears are manual only over drive uses electronics sounds like the governer could be stuck or they left a check ball out of the valve body could be a few things PCM is not one
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Re: ram 1500 transmission line pressure [newdodgeowner] by akkiller
Feb 11, 2009 (8:13 pm)
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Replying to: newdodgeowner (Sep 01, 2006 11:33 am)

was you running the AC when you put the cruse on if so bad alternator can cause your converter to lock and unlock cause your rpms to very
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Dusty...Anyone...any suggestions? by jrthomas81
Feb 12, 2009 (8:04 am)
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HELP! I have an issue with my father-in-laws truck. I borrowed it to tow my camper (6000lbs) and had a trans line blow on my way home. I replaced the line on the side of the road and could only get my hands on about 75-80% of dex-4 trans fluid. I had to use about 2-3 qts of type F crap to get the truck home. The truck was been sitiing for about a week or so before I could get it to a trans shop. Now it won't move or if it does, it crawls and revs motor. Any advice? I know the trans was HOT when the line blew, but it drove home with no issue once the line was fixed. Should I drop the pan and change the filter? Is it ok to blow the remaining fluid out of the aux cooler with compressed air so I can assure that there is no type F in the trans when I start filling it back up?
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Re: Dusty...Anyone...any suggestions? [jrthomas81] by kcram HOST
Feb 12, 2009 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: jrthomas81 (Feb 12, 2009 8:04 am)

You can NOT use Dexron, Type F, or "universal" transmission fluid in a Chrysler automatic - those fluids will eat the trans for lunch. Chrysler automatics can only use ATF+3 or ATF+4 depending on the year. If you had a combination of Dexron IV and Type F in there, you are likely looking at a tranny rebuild.
 
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1998 dodge durango slt 5.9l 4wd starts off in third gear by lbz4life
Feb 12, 2009 (6:07 pm)
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my 98 durango seems to start in third gear. the engine code is 6217 wich tells me govenor pressure sensor but, the dealer tells me it's a solenoid any ideas?
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Re: Dusty...Anyone...any suggestions? [jrthomas81] by dustyk
Feb 15, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: jrthomas81 (Feb 12, 2009 8:04 am)

A fellow I know was, and still is as far as I can tell, a believer that all transmission fluids are "basically the same" because his brother-in-law that's a transmission tech. at a Chevrolet dealership said so. When he put a quart of Dexron in his wife's '99 Caravan I told him that it was definitely the wrong thing to do and that the Dexron could cause damage. He said he wasn't going to spend $5.00 a quart for "Mopar crap" when he could use Dexron-Mercon from Auto Zone at $1.89 a quart. I said you'll be looking at a major problem within 5000 miles.
 
I was wrong.
 
The Caravan actually went 7300 miles before the clutches were completely spent. Of course, this only validated that Mopar trannies were a POS in his mind.
 
Unfortunately, KCRAM is very correct. Success stories with Dexron of non-ATF+ in a Chrysler-built transmission are very, very few, but I've seen a couple of Mopar automatics tolerate a quart of Dexron for a short period (less than a hundred miles) and survive after a complete transmission flush. But in your case I think there was just too much for too long a period.
 
Chrysler's ATF+ (ATF+, ATF+2, ATF+3 & ATF+4) are proprietary and very specialized fluids that are specifically formulated for compatibility with the Chrysler transmission design. They use a very sophisticated friction modifier ingredient that cannot be duplicated except by the original manufacturer (Havoline for ATF+3 & ATF+4). Adding another type of ATF will quickly destabilize ATF+ and without the correct formula the usual result is excessive clutch and band wear which loads up the transmission with clutch debris (that gray silty stuff) and clogs the transmissions arteries.
 
Good luck,
Dusty
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Re: 1998 dodge durango slt 5.9l 4wd starts off in third gear [lbz4life] by dustyk
Feb 15, 2009 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: lbz4life (Feb 12, 2009 6:07 pm)

You have a 46RE transmission. This transmission has an electronic Governor Pressure Sensor and a Governor Solenoid Valve. As you look at the bottom of the transmission, the Governor Body is mounted to the Shift Valve Body just adjacent to the filter. The Governor Pressure Solenoid is located in the center of the Governor Body and has two wires attached to it via a small connector. The Governor Pressue Sensor hangs off the side of the Governor Body and has a four-pin connector.
 
Regards,
Dusty

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