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Once before when I used my remote start, I got the CEL code 1698, but since then it has never returned. Maybe related?
Any other thoughts, anyone?
I got talked into one of these exchanged back in 1992 with an F150... just a few months later, the dealer had to rebuild the whole trans, even though the fluid was still relatively red. Never settled for anything short of a complete trans service after that, and have never had a trans problem in any of my trucks since.
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Good luck Monday - let us know what happens.
kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
Thanks
The visit at the dealer went well. The transmission was overfilled by jiffy lube by more than a quart. Also, there were two software updates for my year truck, one for PCM for spark-knock and one for TCM for shifts between 2-3 and interlock shutter. They did the updates and a full transmission service and it seem to be resolved. The only thing I feel now is out of balance tires.
Thanks
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The o/d button on the left side of the steering column is not working at all. I changed the switch and nothing changed.
After doing some searching on the net I changed the Speed Sensor and Nuetral Park Sensor on tranny NO CHANGE now I am running out of cash and options. Can anyone tell me how to fix this issue.. I dont do any hauling and running in O/D off always is going to break my tranny or engine I can tell... I need to know how to fix or rig this truck into running in O/D on always instead of off. The truck shifts smooth through all gears and I did a tranny fluid and filter as well and cannot figure out what the problem is. I checked all fuses and put a test light on the switch and it is getting power. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerly Gary
p.s running at 50 pmh I am pushin 3K rpms and the truck slows quickly so I know I am stuck in overdrive off...Pushing the button does nothing.
So, what should I check next?
After balancing the tires, I now can tell it is definitely a transmission problem. Took it back to dealer and now they are saying its the torque converter. Can it be just the torque converter or transmission also. I'm getting mixed advice, some say transmission is making torque converter go out and others are saying the problem is only the torque converter.
Please advise.
Hi, I need your advice on this please.
I Have a 2000 Dakota Quad Cab, 4.7L 4X4.
In my earlier post the advice I was given by the dealer and one transmission shop was that my torque converter was slipping during interlock. The problem was more noticeable after my tires got balanced. When truck in neutral or at any speed smooth, no tire balance problems. Now in an attempt to get a third opinion, one shop advised that I have a clogged fuel injector. They claimed computer showed, pass side bank was running a little rich. He concluded the torque converter was not bad after getting the truck to breakdown or sputter without the interlock engaged at any speed as long as motor rpms were below 2500. Now I can feel it too. He advised STP fuel injector cleaner at a high concentrate and blow it out on the freeway. After doing just that with no change in sputter (actually after a few passes on the freeway with a very heavy foot it sputtered worse). After that he felt a clogged injector or failing injector was the problem. I bought two injectors and he put them in, no change, he moved them and still no change.
**Please note that during all this I have no engine code.
He also replaced the TPS, no fix. Another mechanic felt that one of the coils might be breaking down. I bought one and put it in and test drove it in all 8 positions, no fix.
To date, the symptoms and attempted fixes have been as follows:
First felt vibration at 45 mph
Started feeling it more, went to dealer.
Drove a week and began to feel more noticeably.
After fuel injector cleaner, no fix, maybe worse.
The problem feels like a very week spark or misfire below 2500 rpms, also slight sputter or hesitation during hard acceleration.
First Diagnostic:
Transmission fluids slightly dirty, had them change it.
Old worn plugs, changed myself with exact replacements and proper gap settings (0.40).
Tires out of balance, Balanced them.
Flash Updates for ECM and TCM, updated them.
Went home $450 lighter, still not fixed.
Second Diagnostic:
Torque Converter slipping during interlock. Both stated by dealer and first tranny shop.
or possible bad TCM (no codes)
Third Diagnostic:
Got engine to "misfire or sputter" without interlock engaged, not torque converter.
Clogged injector, ran truck hard with double dose of STP, no fix.
Bought 2 injectors and moved them around, no fix.
Fourth Diagnostic:
Possible bad or faulty coil, bought one and played ring around the motor, no fix.
Please help!!
Currently I'm out over $600 and fells worst than when I started.
No OBD codes.
Thanks for your help,
Jason
Memorial weekend I got stuck in a clay mud hole, was rocking it back and forth in OD D 2 1 4HI 4L just to get out and had to get pulled out. Drove down to the river, washed up. drove back fine.. Started it up late to go some where but put it in any of the gears including reverse, put on the gas and wouldnt move. Or it does after I shut i off then it engage a gear but for such a short time. Then its like its in neutral when it is in R OD D 2 1.. Tried driving it but it is high reving like it isnt shifing into gear. Checked the fluid, its still pink but smelled kinda burnt. I am thinking im going to have to do a tranny rebuild, but my buddy and I were doing research tonight and it seems like its a electrical issue maybe a sensor. What do you guys think?
the last time i brought it in they said it could be some shifting solenoid. i dont know how much that will be and if someone knows its not that please contact me
The transmission moves through the gears and locks into overdrive in a normal way but a mile or two – or five down the road the tachometer will start to slowly rise by 500 to 600 RPM. It appears the O/D has slipped out of lock-up for no apparent reason. It doesn’t jump out of O/D, it drifts out of O/D as if the torque converter is slipping.
I can lock it up again by: 1) turn the O/D off and back on. 2) pull the gear shift down to 2 and back up to 3. 3)stop the vehicle and restart the journey. All effective in re-locking the O/D but all very temporary.
This condition does not set any codes. Three Dodge dealers have tried to fix. The throttle position sensor has been replaced. On the advice of Chrysler hot line the last dealer replaced the computer control module.
Two months ago Chrysler hot line told the dealer to find a similar vehicle and compare it’s performance to mine. Nothing has happened since and I assume everyone is just waiting till my 7 year power train warranty expires. I have written to Chrysler 3 times but their response is always that I need to rely on my dealer for service. I’m open to any and all suggestions.
Donut.
I was told that if I take the transmission pan off I should be able to get at the solenoids and replace them. how do I tell which one is bad, can I ohm them out?
stays in 1st gear
Anyone have an opinion??
Thanks!!!
90 V6-3.9 auto trans w/Overdrive Button 130K+miles.
When Driving normally/not so normally. It wont upshift into final gear unless i am pushing 65mph+ and staying on the accelerator., The slightest reduction of acceleration and "Bam" She'll Downshift 1 -Gear Throwing the RPM's Horrific ally Upward until i hammer down on the accelerator again. I dont have a problem with flying on the freeway my way, But the CHP do. Please for you to help! thank you., signed the current TICKET MASTER RECEIVER OF SO. CA.
Jay