One week later, the dealer stated that they had to reschedule due to a lack of parts. I have changed all sensors related to the tranny and no change. You can also test the sensor with a digital ohm meter. . I could hear a clicking noise. Turn the overdrive function on by pressing the overdrive button. We have spent so much money and replaced so much stuff on that truck but nothing is working, thanks My vehicle is not kicking into overdrive.
I'm not sure of it, but maybe once the engine warms up it stops shifting into 3rd, and when it warms up a bit more, it stops shifting into 2nd as well? What I suggest first is to scan the computer for trouble codes. You might want to adjust the bands too. Any ideas, suggestions or pointers?? I have changed the brain board used three times. I found another trans for it that had 60k miles on it but the neglected to tell me that it was actually for a 95 v8 dakota untill I went to pick it up so my uncle, who is a diesel mechanic, and I looked it over now the only visible difference was the shift linkage needed to be swaped from the old to the new one but now various bolts aren't matching up. Okay, this is going back a few years.
Add some Lucas Automatic Transmission Fluid Conditioner. I am burning a ton of gas driving around in the hauling gears. Diagnosis: Shift the steering column lever rapidly from park into drive and against the drive gate stop. Changed filter and lfuid already. Update 04-02-08 the consumer stated while driving, the air bag light illuminated. Here is a video that shows how to check: If you do not have access to a scanner, most parts stores will do it for free. They are not the stand alone properties of the fluid, which is where I think the misunderstanding comes in.
While holding the pressure on the bottom of the rod, tighten the lock bolt to 100 in. This is a 1994 Dodge Dakota with a hemi in it. The vehicle then rolled out of the driveway hitting a tree. They state that the transmission characteristics are better than when it was new. This should be logical; the engine turns the torque converter at the same speed as the engine and the Input Shaft sensor is clocking the speed of the torque converter. He received a recall notice and called the dealer to schedule an appointment.
The same thing happened and a little boy was killed. There are a few things which can cause this, sensors, actuators, solenoids. Consumer stated that he had this repair done in 2004 and would like reimbursement for the repair. We carry all the top brands. They scanned it and said 75 to 100% sure it's a bad transmission computer. So there is something wrong before it even gets to the tranny. If yours is different someone will chime-in.
Anyway, a word from the tranny shop today. Also are these dakotas not a 3 speed with overdrive? A light should come on your dashboard informing you that it is on. However, I would not arbitrarily replace it without confirming it is bad. These instructions apply to the following vehicles: Dodge Grand Caravan 3. Let me know what happens Cheers, Joe Transmission problem 1992 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic lots miles ok when you star getting around 50 mph and on up ito 65 it starts this jumping in and out of overdrive constantly and just jerking the truck along with this back fire in there som times, and no matter what you do you have no control over it, but once it gets up to 70 mph and on up it just stays in overdrive period but the jerky part stops, we took it to the Dodge house they kept it 3 days and could not figure it out but they charged me 500. After some more test driving I couldn't shift into 3rd gear again.
No promises but I have used it before and it worked great for me. Has some major brake problems with the first. I changed all the wires back where they go but my radio still isnt in working order. You can read any of these codes with an inexpensive code reader. The failure mileage was 81,000. Also at about 55mph it starts missing and backfiring. However, check engine didn't come on all the way back! I couldn't get away from the door and it drug me down.
Hope others have better luck! One Chrysler dealer took out my remote starter and blamed problem on that, Wrong , got off their lot and problem still there. Later the very same problem comes back, so I decide to see if pushing this button would help at all, guess what that dumb button dont even work, never did, the light on it didnt even try to come on, I know the old one lite up, so I guess he did something but god knows what im sure not going back to get another 1,000. Turn the engine off and let it cool. There are a few things which can cause this, sensors, actuators, solenoids. If it doesn't go in, then I have to put it in neutral for 2-3 secs and back to drive.
The current mileage was 93,500 and failure mileage was 82,000. To diagnose, follow these instructions. I will show you how you can replace this solenoid and also how you can service your automatic transmission as well. It will shift when it get to around 2400 rpm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not a part of the recall. It should read about 800 ohms. The contact took his vehicle to a repair shop for repairs.