Dodge Ram Transmission Problems

red777

thanks for the answer, my tranny was starting to get really bad, just in time.

geetmonkey

Casey,
Thanks for the reply and update. I will get on that myself this weekend.
Thanks again, Geetmonkey

goodtimejoey72

Truck dies when I put it in gear. Any ideas? My truck is a 1997 automatic with a 360 motor.

red777

try a different torque converter, if the stall is wrong it wont work correctly, bringing your transmission into one to one ratio instead of spreading out the load, causing your engine to die due to the low revolutions at idle speed. good luck

bruce67

I have a 98 dodge 2wd trans was built just before i bought it drove about 1500 mi, trans started slipping not down shifting right and finely lost first gear pulled pan magnet full and there were large parts of clutch material in pan did i just get a bad rebuild or is there something else that caused this failure havent built a trans since early 80s but getting ready to start .

rcguy

I own a 99 ram 1500 4x4 with 5.9 gas and have lost my reverse. i was stuck in snow and was rocking truck back and forth to get out and went to put it into reverse and it started slipping, now it just revs up. all other gears work perfect. just no reverse.

also to mention i have a 3in lift with 35inch super swampers thornbirds on the truck ..

and help with this would be awesome.

poacher526

Hello all you dodgers I have a good question for ya's when driving down the highway my trans seems to cycle back and forth I asked about it and was told that when the trans gets hot it will do that. I have a 2001 ram 1500 pick-up 4x4 I can see it doing that once or twice on a long trip not pulling anything ( steep grades ) but for it to cycle 78 times in a 28 mile stretch of highway is just not right. I checked all my fluids and this has me stumped Im going to take it back to the dealership where I got it but just in case they give me any crap I would like to hear from others before I give them an answer they wont like.

bossman2008

ok i have a 96 dodge ram 1500 it has the same motor and transmission with almost 164,000 miles on it and when i take off it acts like it's running out of gas but it has gas in it and when i go from 40-70 mph the transmission keeps slipping from 3000 rpm to about 4500 rpm and also my OD doesn't work do u have any ideas to get it back to working do u have any ideas about what's going on please write me back and tell me i would appreciate it

electricman7

I have a 2001 Dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel. The transmission shifts fine until it gets to overdrive, then it seems late getting into overdrive. If I let off the throttle then it goes right into overdrive. I was told it was possibly the tps, so I put a new one on and it did not help. I had it to several transmission shops and they said it was okay, but in driving it every day, it just takes too long to get into overdrive. In reading your overview you seem very knowledgeablle about the Dodge transmission and I am hoping you can help me out. Is this the nature of the beast or can something be done with it. I also had it serviced , new oil and filter, also. The truck has 87,000 miles on it. Thanks

jct43

I have a 2001 Ram 2500 Dodge Cummins. I have 115,000 miles. The problem is if it sits for more than 3 or 4 days, then you start it, and put it into gear it will not move. Once it sits for a few minutes then it will drive. The filter has been changed, and their was no metal slivers in the pan. I have been using a full synethic fluid in the transmission since I bought it new. The only other problem is when I am getting up to speed with the O/D off, and I shift to turn on the O/D I have a chatter in the transmission. It only does it when I am pulling a trailer that weighs about 6,000 lbs.
I am running aroung 65 miles per hour and turning 2800 RPM. When I make the shift. It does not happen if I am not pulling the trailer. Any ideas please.

bossman2008

is this solenoid something internal?
is there anything we can do to fix it?
please write back i would like to know

bossman2008

my 96 ram 1500 has almost 164,000 miles on it and the transmission hasn't been changed same way with the motor
my truck acts like it's running out of gas and i have gas in my truck
when i barely give my truck gas to take off it takes a while to get going
but if i gave it gas it'll take off
what's going on? and do i need to replace the whole transmission or just some parts
please write me back i would like to know

jffnels

My son has a 2000 dodge 1500. The automatic tranny will not shift out of 1st gear. Any Ideas? Fluid is full.

casper49

:confuse: I have a 2000 ram 1500 5.9 auto , w/85k I took it in for a fluid change and 2 months later now its shifting late.. I took it in to a transmission shop and of course they said "rebuilt" (1400 - 1900) after researching on net I found that these trannies have problems with the modulators and speed sensors, I'm wondering if its the modulator , or speed sensor>?? I have talked to someone from an transmission internet site..and they have said they have seen more of them with this common problem..when the transmission was sent back on exchange. Does anyone know how to change a speed sensor and location along w/modulator and any tips on installing them. Now supposely the transmission shop who tested all possible causes.. but who really knows if they want the bigger picture (rebuild mo-mony) and not truely stating if its something smaller. Also they have said the check valve is another problem, and where is this located and any tips on replacing this.

Gary

jffnels

I too have heard of the modulator and sensor problem. A tranny shop asked if the engine light was on. Which it is. They can plug in the computer and get the code and tell you what it is. It would be $65. here in Va. I'll have to tell my son about the check valve. If I hear of anything else I'll post it to you.
Jeff

ocotillo10

I have a friend who just bought a 2007 Dodge Ram and it does the exact same thing when shifting into reverse..a loud grinding noise. The dealer said it is normal for 2005 - 2007 Rams. We didn't believe the dealer, but now after reading your message I guess it must be true. That's why I wanted to look at this forum to see if I could find anyone complaining about the same grinding noise. The dealer said Dodge has never issued a recall notice on the transmissions, so they aren't going to do anything about it. It has a lifetime warranty though, if that's much consolation.

doc41

sounds to me like you have a bad rebuild unless someone was able to put 50 -60 thous miles on it before you purchased it
Now that you have opened it up the warranty if any may be void. Would sure go back to the person that did rebuild and see if they will fix it

hemi2500

when i shift from park to drive i get a grinding noise then it lightly bangs into gear......if u look under the truck while somebody shifts from park to drive u can see the drive shaft turn 1/4 to 1/2 turn.......dealer said its normal but it has became worse ..anyone have and ideas,please let me know this it the 6 problem with this truck...... :confuse: :mad:

dieselkc

check your rear axle backlash adjustment. If there is exessive play it will clunk. 1/2 turn is a bit much. You shouldn't have more than a 1/4 turn of play between 1st and reverse.

sluggo333

I have a 2006 1500 Hemi Ram with 37,000 miles on it. When I put it in reverse after the truck has been sitting for a while it will not move for anywhere from 3-6 seconds then it kicks in. Not all the time just occasionally. This started 2 moths after I owned the truck. The dealer says there is a service bulletin out on it that the torque converter is draining after sitting for a while (especially if its cold outside) and the pump has to refill it before it will move. Anyone else having these issues?

92buick

I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 with less than 20,000 miles on it and it started to make a grinding noise when I put it in reverse. I also was told this was a normal thing for the truck to do. I did not accept that answer and raised hell with the service manager. I was told that the engineers have not come up with a solution to this and as soon as they do, I would be notfied. I will not accept a $35,000 truck that I am still making payments on, making this type of noise. It did not make this noise when purchased and as a warrented purchase I am not going to rest until it is resolved, "FIXED" My next step is to contact Chrysler and and perhaps the Attorny General since I do not feel Chrysler is living up to its share of our contract.

dwd56

Hope somebody has a helpful idea about a vibration problem in my 98 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9. Tranny shifts fine through all gears, will be cruising on highway 50- 60 with foot barely on throttle, give it gas to accelerate and I can feel a loud vibration just behind the front seats. When it vibrates, if you let off the gas and accelerate harder the vibration will not happen. Thought it was something in O/D system. Tried same thing with O/D off, instead of vibration feels like shuddering going on. Same thing let off gas might not feel it again. Flushed trans with power flush unit, did not change filter though. Also having problems with O/D switch not wanting to turn on or off. Have to hit switch a few times and then it works. By some chance could this all be related? thanks for any ideas

blueram07

This is not true. I have the same problem and the dealer said they Dodge have not found a solution for the problem and they have advise the dealer not to try and fix it.

flash46

I had same problem and it was the TPS. Replaced it and vibration at 55-60mph problem fixed.

g2001

If you get any more info on this please let me know thats my problem check engine light comes on than trans temp and O/D light and it kicks out of O/D not all the time. Is this something one can do themself or does it have to be taken to the shop. Thanks Gilbert

kadoug12

2008 DODGE RAM 1500 (HEMI V-8), 6,600 MILES AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF as we are ready to leave our driveway. Had it flatbedded to dealer, they dropped the pan and it needsed a new celinoid and tcm valve. we are hoping this is the fix, BUT WHY, did this happen on a brand new truck????? Needless to say we were not happy customers. we thought we did our homework before buying, but apparently not. kadoug

btcain

New to the site but been reading alot here is my problem cruising down the highway 50 miles from home all of a sudden OD off light comes on then transmission hot light so I pull over look thing over everything looked okay went another 5 miles OD off light came on again just after it shifted fine so pulled into a gas station crawled under it and some tranny fluid leaking out of the inspection cover for the bell housing so I checked the level in neutral running and it looked like it was over full this tranny was rebuilt by a dodge dealer 40,000 miles ago first time at about 60,000 I check all fluid levels on a regular basis as matter fact two days prior because I was on my way to the MAYO clinic and had to turn around and go home but back to what I did I disconnected the battery and hooked it back up got back on the highway and it stayed in overdrive for about 30 miles them the problem was back again on my way home left it at the dealers any info would be great the fluid level is throwing me.
Bryce

btcain

Well replying to my own post I got a call from the dealer on what wrong with my tranny in my earlier post I said tranny was rebuilt 40,000 mies ago and I went back and checked my records it was 27,000 miles ago with a new torque converter that was at 75,790 miles this truck has never pulled or hauled anything in over drive I have owned it since it had 53,000 on it and have put allot of money into since ,but anyway the torque converter and OD sensor is out and front pump seal. Alright Dusty you seem to be the site expert what do you think, they can not explain the high oil level and the torque converter only has 27,000 miles on it and of course dodge has a 12/12 warranty on all parts. They want 1,500.00 to make the repairs anyone got a torque converter for sale.
Bryce

btcain

Hey how did that work out for you mine did the same thing last night the dealer is telling me I need a new toque coverter and tcc/od solenoid the trans only has 27k on total rebuild including converter.I can not see how the clutches in the coverter would be bad with the amount I drove it after it happened.

Bryce

bruce67

doc41 dont think there was a build at all pulled it down front band was just a metal strap tans was really dirty inside think they didnt go past front pump and convertor they were new and when i tryed to drive it before the trans was built ha ha that would have been what i thouht was wrong with it but they would not sell it to me as is soi could do it right but it is right now things have changed some tho since the last buid i did in the early 80s thanks for the response

nickerbocker57

im getting ready to buy a 2001 dodge ram with a 5.9 liter motor. ive heard that there were some years that the dodge trucks were coming out with bad trannys, any one have any idea what years these where? also any word on any defects or weak parts with the 2001 models?

btcain

I have a 2001 1500 4x4 that has been used more like a car than a truck I purchased it at 53,000 miles at 55K ball joints replaced at 60K front main seal, steering gear box, main steering link and the rear pinion seal, 75K full trans rebuild including torque converter, intake gasket it was sucking oil like crazy at 102K now the tcc/od solenoid was week and took out the toque converter, rear pinion seal leaking again and front main seal, belt tensioner froze up and front axle u joints need replaced. I like the truck just not all the mechanical issues like I said this truck is used more like a car I have pulled an occasional trailer and hauled stuff but not enough weight to even make it grunt never in overdrive. I take care of my vehicles my dad was a mechanic for over 35 years so I grew up working on vehicles and maintaining them hope I did not scare you to much good luck!

Bryce

snakecharmer1

Yep me too. I have a 2006 quad cab 4.7 4x4 thunder road. My truck has been doing this since day one. apparently this is common in these trucks but it is still worrisome. Mine sounds more like a spongey grabbing sound when i have the issue. I read some of the other posts and i noticed they have more problems in cooler weather, mine however does not seem to care what the temperature is, it does it all the time. I have not taken it to the dealer yet, but maybe i should to get it on record as i only have 24,000 miles.

corkscrew

Will this help?
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2006/21-007-06.htm
Regards,
Corkscrew

hoehand

Im having the same problem with my 06, 2500 deisel, 4x4. After replacing the governer pressure solenoid and the governer pressure sensor, no change in tranny.

jct43

I have a 2001 2500 Diesel, I have had some shifting problems,about three years ago I went to a full Sythneic Auto Transmission Fluid. Within a month, all of my shifting problems went away. I pull a 30 foot trailer with this truck. So far so good.

btcain

Is anyone out there using Royal Purple Trans fluid in the Dodge 46re trans or other synthetic trans fluid with good results.
Thanks for the help

rontac

Is it possible to put a Dana 70 rear end out out of a 2500 dodge ram, into my 1999 1500 ram, to beef it up. Any ideas?

flash46

I don't think the wheel base will match. Just get a Dana 70 out of an 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with the "offroad" option. My 2001 came with a Dana 70 rear and a Dana 60 front. I've put over 130k miles on it with 40-45% beening rugged offroad miles with zero probloms. knock on wod. heh heh

rontac

I have a rear end out of a 1999 2500 dodge ram that was wrecked and scraped out, so i was just wondering if it was possible to switch. Thanks.

flash46

Oops for some reason I thought you had a 2005 rear end. The one you have should work fine,

rontac

Thanks.

mrch

Is there anyone out there having problems with their tranny's yet? I pull a 16 foot trailer everyday and want to avoid future problems. Any idea's to make sure this does no happen to me? If any problems has happened what were the signs?

doc41

Have a 97 ram with 5.2 engine
trans got to point it would not shift out of low. Have a great tranny guy he pulled it and rebuilt put back in would not shift correctly from 2nd to 3rd
He has taken the truck to 2 different dodge dealers and 2 different trans shops
and none of them can solve the problem ,but all agree it is in the tranny
from low to 2nd it is fine but go to 3rd and it stays in second a long time even if u give it gas . If you slow down it will go into 3rd and when u give gas it drops out like it goes into passing gear .The truck will lock up in all positions and in high and overdrive engaged it runs fine it is only at taking off and going through gear change
Replaced the TPS on the truck have put 3 trannys in it or rebuilds and still does same thing
thought maybe some one may have an idea there are no codes and no overheating proplems
the trans guy has not charged me a penny as he says it is not fixed yet
I have been driving it for over a week now and the problem is the same
any help appreciated

geetmonkey

Hello,
I have a 97' Dodge Ram 3500 diesel with a 47RE transmission. I have been told I need to change out my governor pressure control solenoid and sensor, but for the life of me I cannot find the location of this solenoid and sensor in any of my books. I am hoping it is in a location I can do it myself. Does anyone know its location? Is it in the oil pan area or up by the governor, etc.? I would like to know some information before I start meddling with it. Any info would be greatful.
Thanks!

fordfan_17

have a look at mycarspace page there is a picture of a 46RE valvebody there showing the gov pres solenoid and sensor its the same for the 47RE

dawkinsram

I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 4.7 litre with a 5 speed auto trans.
Trans seems to drop in and out of over drive jumping about 300 rpm.
Drops down almost as fast as it went up.
Seems to do this alot not just on an incline.
Told that it could be the valve body needs help.
Anyone have any answers.
Thanks
Dawkins

jedc

I had the same problem with my 2003 2wd 2500. It was fixed when I had a new valve module put in..the valve module is above the filter..jed

rickinokla

I have a 1998 dodge 2500 diesel w/ auto tranny about 125,000 miles and it wants to keep changing gears around 45-50 mph. The dealer says it is a grounding problem and wants $450.00 to install 5 ground wires. The tranny was serviced at the dealer about 30,000 miles ago and was beging to have the same problem then but stopped after it was serviced. I also had the same problem at about 60,000 miles and the dealer said they had to reprogram the troque converter. That seem to fix the problem then. Dealer now says that dodge has sent out a digaram to use on installing these ground wires but they will not share it. Does any body know about these ground wires and where they go? Thanks

jschalmatmsn

My check engine light came on a few days ago. Checked the code and it came back P1762, the definition says shift solenoid C stuck on. The van will only run in 1st gear. I am also getting a p0123 code. Any help would be appreciated.