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2000 Dodge Dakota Transmission shifting problems

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#1 of 8 2000 Dodge Dakota Transmission shifting problems by KyleFogel

Aug 27, 2009 (12:12 am)

i have a 2000 dodge dakota 4.7L 4wd
 
here is my problem
 
-when shifting into drive there is a delay then hard shift, you can feel it shift
-while driving when it goes to shift from 2nd to 3rd there is also a delay then hard shift
-when going over 45 miles per hour there is a jumpy feeling like lightly taping on the breaks, almost like its jumping in and out of a shift.
 
a coworker said he had a 2001 dodge ram with these same symptoms and said it was a sensor but cant remember which one
 
any solutions are helpful

#2 of 8 Buying a 98 Dakota by sydarm

Sep 20, 2009 (11:25 am)

I'm thinking of buying a lovely red 98 Dakota 5 speed man 90,000 miles but everyone says I'm nuts to buy a Dodge due to the tranny problems. Sure love the damned truck though. Are they right?

#3 of 8 92 Dodge Spirit V-6 transmission problems by bustin

Jul 15, 2010 (8:37 pm)

I have an automatic 92 dodge spirit, V-6 with only 56,000 miles on it and it seems to only stay in 2nd gear and I am wondering what could be the problem? Also I recently had it tuned up and had a transmission flush. But still it only seems to stay in 2nd gear. I am wondering what it could be and how much it will cost to fix. Thanks

#4 of 8 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport Trans Not Shifting by redneckgurl69

Nov 01, 2010 (10:30 am)

I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4...Since it has gotten to be colder weather it is not wanting to shift properly..It stays in the lower gear and will not shift any higher...Sometimes if I let off the gas it will shift other times it does nothing..I have checked the transmission fluid and it is fine...Any solutions???

#5 of 8 2002 dodge dakota quad cab won't shift out of 2nd by plaindeal

Nov 17, 2011 (5:16 pm)

i am at my wits end with this truck sometimes runs like a dream and then sometimes it won't shift out of 2nd gear have to over-rev vehicle to go 35 to 40 miles per hour, please help reading posting it's either a 400$ tcm or some kind of cheap relay just need help thanx, this is a 6cyl truck with 150k miles on it.

#6 of 8 Re: 2002 dodge dakota quad cab won't shift out of 2nd [plaindeal] by carverman

Nov 17, 2011 (10:43 pm)

Replying to: plaindeal (Nov 17, 2011 5:16 pm)
There are many reasons for the transmission not to shift properly from 2-3.
 
Yes, there are sensors in the transmission that help the PCM accomplish
smooth shifting through the gears at the correct rpm.
 
1. (TSS) Transmission speed sensor, located around the rear of the transmission.
 
2. Variable pressure solenoid (located inside the transmission) in the
shift valve control body.
 
3. Transmission fluid pressure sensor (located inside the transmission
valve body)
 
4. Transmission temperature sensor
 
5. Transmission relay (located in the PDC) which controls +12v power
the a) variable (shift) force solenoid
              b) 3-4 shift solenoid (to get into O/D)
                   c) TCC (torque convertor clutch) solenoid control
 
the PCM provides gnd (control) to the other side of these solenoids.
 
There could also be a mechanical issue in the transmission:
 front band (which controls the front planetary gear set, could need adjustment;
 
or the 2-3 shift valve sticking inside the valve control body of the transmission
 
Or
 
 the following electrical issues inside the transmission:
a) IF Torque convertor locks up in 2nd or 3rd gear;
        Lockup solenoid.....( relay or wiring issue)
 
b) IF harsh 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shifts, it could also be:
     Lockup solenoid malfunction (remove valve body and replace solenoid)

#7 of 8 need help by hotrod12333

Jul 20, 2012 (10:27 pm)

i have a 2000 dodge dakota i just put a new clutch slave cylinder and master cylinder on it and now 5th gear and reverse wont work im out of ideas need some help

#8 of 8 2002 dodge dakota 4.7 v8 shifts into 3rd gear by zblake

Mar 26, 2013 (6:48 am)

I am having problems with my truck shifting into 3rd gear after i drive maybe 50 feet down the road. When it shifts into third it doesn't downshift or shift into overdrive even if i floor it. This problem only happens when i first start my truck in the morning or if the truck sits for more then 8 hours. After i drive it a few miles i can shut my truck off and start it back up and it runs fine. I have replaced the transmission fluid pressure sensor and still the code comes up that the sensor is bad. I have also did a transmission filter and fluid change and when i did that the truck ran great for about a month and now have the same problem. Any help thank you very much.

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