Great truck sorry sorry transmission. After having the truck for three days they said it was a speed sensor and changed it and sent me on my way. Like all things though, the transmission is susceptible to damage and can occasionally give you trouble. I think the previous owners may have driven it in D1 and maybe driving it fast in that position let alone in Overdrive. Thinking that sometimes vehicles do have a mind of their own and being that I had kept up on all the servicing, I ignored it and went about my way. I would like to know what could or would cause this to happen. But i like the looks of Dodge and might take a chance someday, but this experience does make me sour towards dodge, warrenty companies, little dealerships, and big dealerships with the service departments.
Knowing my luck, I was certain that if I took it to Dodge it would be just fine. Then it decided it would only upshift when it felt time to, what a joke? They would not pay for it to be fixed. So I had it removed. To fix the overheating there is a cooler kit that you can buy. I used them like cars to pull my boat. Im damn tired of this transmission.
I had never had a problem with it before that oil change. Removed transmission for disassembly and found input shaft seal torn and leaking front hub and piston. He told me that it can stick, but it isn't likely. Code P1740 Torque converter overdrive solenoid performance stored. After I get the new torque converter in and if it still does it. I do believe that 2000 is one of those goofy years where some Dodge vehicles had different transmission fluid than others. Put back the cover and replace the three screws.
I love the run around and service. As soon as you start the van you'll contaminate the new fluid with the old. Well, I took it in anyways. Let me know if you have any questions. The mechanic said that he has done this on Chrysler products transmission systems many times and it prevents catastrophic failure.
Customer states that the transmission has no forward or reverse. I have temporarily parked the truck to sit, as I have a secondary vehicle to drive, but would like to know what I am in store for in the repair process. This truck is cared for and maintained regularly, it was never abused, never pulled a trailer,street driven went off road once camping. Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission Guides Transmission problems? Dodge Guys: As most of us know the major subsystem with the poorest performance reputation on the Dodge Ram Trucks is the transmission. Needs torque converter and pump kit minimum.
Well, I took it in anyways. Great guy with a lot of knowledge. Caring for my 2 elderly sisters 21 Heartland Rallies I Have Attended See: Thousand Trails Elite Membership Support this Forum! You may have to before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. They would not pay for it to be fixed. You may have to before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Not sure if i will ever drive a dodge again, since this was the first Chrysler vehicle i ever bought. If this had happened in traffic it may have been the cause of an accident as the vehicle lost all forward motion instantly.
Yep its small and usually far in the engine. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, Michigan 48321-8004 Phone: 800 992-1997 I sent an email and letter to United States DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation with the below info. The truck averages less than 10,000 miles a year… - James W. I bought a 2000 dodge ram 4x4 1500 5. Will not move check and advise. Find the dipstick that says transmission and use a funnel to add the needed amount. I was a Amsoil dealer for a few years Amsoil 'reccomends' it but its not approved.
It helps to turn your wheels all the way to the left before doing this procedure. With An All Plastic Transducer Inside Pan on The Passenger Side. Removed trans torque converter weld to front pump. The larger V-8 engine found in the Dodge Ram is 5. If you are having problems with the transmission in your Ram 1500, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.