I have a question for the tranny gods. Since it has gotten cold I have been having trouble with the 2-3 shift. It only happens the first time it shifts and only when the truck is cold. If I warm the truck up for 10 minutes I do not see the problem. It doesn't want to make the initial 2-3 shift but it is fine after it does it once. I could also make the tranny slip while it's trying to shiftif I try and raise the RPM's to make it shift.any thoughts??? 99, 318 ,auto, 77K tranny never serviced ,fluid looks and smells fine.

 

well go get it serviced lol 77k its due! fluids break down, take it in get the fluid (s) changed, done ur radiator, latley?

 

thanx,
I plan on getting the tranny serviced but I thought maybe this was a possible band ajustment thing that someone may have come across before

 

yes, you are corret, but at 77k its more than likley a breakdown oof fluid /dirt issue

 

Like Travis said. Get a complete Tranny Flush out and new filter before you take it to the tranny shop. Spend about $150 on the flush and fill before you spend a grand on rebuild.

 

Got same problem with wifes truck..... I changed trans.fluid and filter, adjusted bands, refilled and still slips first couple shifts 2nd to 3rd. Don't know what to think, added lucas trans. will let you know. 99 Dakota 4wd 318ci Love my wife,hate that truck

 

Had the same issue with my '99. Needed high clutch seals. Also had a shift kit installed also. works great now. Good news the parts are cheap. Bad news the labor is not. And most of the job is labor. Good luck.