The entire automatic transmission assembly will be taken off from the engine. This must be done in a service center. Does anyone think this could be a speed sensor problem or tranny computer problem? The air conditioner has been repaired four times. The rpm's would be at about 3-4k and it would not shift even with no hard accel, a very definite sign of problems. It was finally replaced in the 2001 trucks, ironically by a of the. His video goes into detail on how to change the throttle position sensor and it looked quite easy.
The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer and waited for a recall notice; however, they stated that no recall was issued. She could not move away from door before the vehicle began to drag her running over her left arm. The Dodge dealer stated that the manufacturer was aware of the failure, but there was no remedy available. Here I am at 30K and still having the same problem. Not to sure how different the 97 and the 98's are though. Even after it does it still shifts funny when its below 45. Problem continued day after pinion bearings replaced, dealer pressed to look at transmission.
He said in his research he had read about transmission problems that could be related to both the throttle position sensor and the transmission speed sensor which are both relatively inexpensive and easy to change yourself. She took it to the dealer service department and informed them of the problem. I was wrong before when I said that the output shaft speed sensor was located to the rear of the vss. Obviously, Dodge made a hunk of junk and I bought one. Tried to adjust shift cable and there was no room to adjust. I am writing now to complain about our most recent vehicle failure which most certainly is a safety issue. And gives the truck the jitters! Think problem is solenoid pack and wondering what your thoughts are.
They would warranty the work for 12 months or 12,000 miles. It was almost like a positive feedback loop. Replace the filter and O-ring and make sure everything is seated well before re-assembling. You want to put a 3. I also added some Gunk Transmedit to it.
But you must have the compatible 5 speed tranny first. I was in top gear about 85-90 and the rpms went from 4K to nearly 5000 in a heartbeat. I don't think the 4 cylinder trans will bolt up but I am not sure - never tried that. Of course you wouldn't have the vss there on your 98. If you get a low reading you most likely have a short in it. Glad it worked out for you. When the transmission shifts hard, it can damage internal components including valve bodies, hydraulic lines, and in some cases mechanical gears.
The problem came back the next day. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they didn't want to do anything. If you are interested in advertising a for-profit service,. If driven further in 3rd gear, I had the transmission light come on the dash stating transmission is hot. This problem has occurred at least 7 times within the last month and half. And some times it goes to 2nd but then goes on to 3rd.
Hell I think it even caused it to rev up against the rev limiter and then that combined with the shifting issue makes ya feel like you're on a damned electric bronc riding machine! We believe that our vehicle should also be covered under this recall. Cruise Control Does Not Work Since the transmission speed sensors monitor the input and output shaft speed, it also plays a part in monitoring the cruise control. My husband had no control of the truck. I am going to head into my dealer tomorrow and pick up some parts and I will let you know what I find out if you are still interested. I noticed last night when I was driving it that when it was shifting between 2nd and 3rd that I would have to back off on the accelerator in order for it to shift or it just stayed in second. Thanks for your time and comments. I just bought a 98 dodge dakot 128,000 miles on it.
This gives you that big drop in execeleration. I've been interested in swapping in a T56 six speed manual into my dakota. And sometimes the solenoid pack screws begin to loosen, and the pack begins to separate from the valve body in the tranny. I believe the sensor is just to the forward side of the crossmember and screwed into the tranny case not directly from below but at bit from the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. Bayou I don't think that hard snap snap shifts like a true performance transmission would produce or the sudden jump from one gear to another with positive or aggressive engagement was ever a issue with these transmissions when they were cold.