When a transmission warning light on any vehicle turns on, it canmean a few things that will spell trouble if not checked rightaway. Also, had an extended warranty which ran out the July 19, 2005. It ran fine for exactly 12 months. This sets off an alarm that this is a factory defect. The engine is too heavy and powerful for the truck and trans.
Consumer eventually pulled over to the side of the road. Consumer picked up the vehicle from the dealership after they repaired it. The dealer determined a bolt fractured and the track needed to be replaced. Dealership has not been able to correct problem. I had it fixed one time by a friend also. Center drag link adjusted second time. The front grill and and front bumper are different.
In the past year have front axle seals, water pump, power steering pump, fuel injection pump and automatic transmission failed. It still didn't shift right. . Last year I had to have the trans rebuilt again at 2500. Power steering box leaked and replaced second time. Never use dexron or mercon or any universal fluids in a Chrysler transmission that is the number one cause of transmission breakdowns in Chrysler vehicles most of the parts from a 2001 dodge ram 1500 will fit on a 1995 dodge ram 1500 as long as they are the same size bed and motor just about anying other then electronics should work.
Transmission surges at 10 to 45 mph. I think this is wrong-they are just about saying for not using our facility you are going to be punished and not get the help you need. Motor would not start only crank. Vehicle wandered all over the road. You want the dipstick to read warm which is the middle dot an the dipstick if it isn't there after adding the first quart from earlier add only one half quart too it so it wont be over filled and it should be fine after that.
A technician stated that he would have to pay a diagnostic fee prior to the repair and the parts were unavailable. Delaer found no problems with transmission, but confirmed the problem. A fault by engineers at Chrysler should not be a constant head ache for myself and my wallet. And the doors are all rotted on the bottom and is the only thing that rotted on my truck I take good care of my truck. I only have 118000 on it.
Took it to the dealership and they rebuilt the trans at my cost of 2500. Tire pressure was too low. Consumer had this problem for three years, and currently the vehicle ha 93,000 miles on it. The vehicle has not been repaired. And that is a big disappointment in this truck.
The truck is currently in the shop again to have the trans rebuilt for the third time by a licenced facility. And the front end that's hard to keep up with. Vehicle won't shift at 40 mph. I am guessing on the date of purchase. I don't believe I should pay for any of this. The trans shop will warrenty the labor this time but, they want over 1600 for parts. If the temperature range was over 100 degrees then this was when the problem occurred.
Air bag light is on and can't get it out. Mechanic changed the transmission sensor, and the fuel pump, and that still had not solved the problem. The warrenty was for 36000 miles and I have 39000 on it now. They should pay all of it. Leak was found at vacuum pump seal caused leak at power steering reservoir. And know the motor will go a long ways the cummins 25 valve. Also, while driving various speeds, the driver seat moved.
Check your radiator for signs of transmission fluid you will know as soon as you open the radiator cap oily, creamy, gunky buildup. While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud clanking noise and the rpms shot up from 2000 to 7000 rpms. Steering box failed and replaced. I have 2001 2500 with V10 automatic. The vehicle acted as if it was running out of fuel, but not all the time.
Slipping causes friction and friction generates heatthus boiling the fluid. And low tire pressure was to blame. I contacted the manager and he was suppose to get back to me-which he hasn't as of yet. Making this very dangerous to do. After set for a few days, vehicle won't move when it is placed in drive. Console on seat doesn't close properly. The electronics are complet … ely different.