My ram is hesitating to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and i cant figure out why...
I took it to a transmission place just to get an idea of what is wrong and they said that
my solenoid is bad... is there any truth in that?.. i personally think that it is a censor somewhere...

thanks in advance

 

model-1500/2500 etc
year,
engine?

 

dang, someone from Hampton Roads!!
welcome to DF

 

Its a 2001 Ram 1500 5.2L

 

It could be the selonoid, it could also be the clutch packs inside the drum, me and my buddy tore apart his transmission because he had the same problem, it turned out to be the clutch packs. You are probably right though about the selonoid.

 

how is it hesistant to shift
- like is it harsh, or barely shifting, or not shifting at all at times?

as much details as possible

 

well it shifts fine through the first 2 gears.. when its gonna shift from 2nd to 3rd.. sometimes it wont shift unless i let go of the gas.. when it gets to about 2X1000 rpm.. it will shift.. it doesnt shift harsh though.. it shifts perfectly normal.. i checkout out the tranny today and saw that the sensor in the bottom of the tranny right behind the transfer case, had quite a bid of tranny fluid on it.. im gonna change it tomorrow.. i just need to know the name of that sensor.. rather it fixes my shifting problem or not its still a good idea to change it.. since theres a little leak.. thanks

 

speed sensor?
located on tail/overdrive unit or transfer case?

before you go run and pay/replace the solenoid, check your basics,
Throttle Valve cable
fluid level - properly check with truck running in Neutral
band adjustments

if those are okay


First

HARSH 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 OR 3-2 SHIFTS
1. Lockup Solenoid Malfunction. Remove valve body and replace solenoid assembly.

the solenoid they are talking about on valve body ^^



Directly From Chrysler

always troubleshoot to get the problem diagnosed as a single situation

 

PRELIMINARY Two basic procedures are required. One procedure for vehicles that are drivable and an alternate procedure for disabled vehicles (will not back up or move forward). VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE [ol][*]Check for transmission fault codes using DRBĀ® scan tool.[*]Check fluid level and condition.[*]Adjust throttle and gearshift linkage if complaint was based on delayed, erratic, or harsh shifts.[*]Road test and note how transmission upshifts, downshifts, and engages.[*]Perform hydraulic pressure test if shift problems were noted during road test.[*]Perform air-pressure test to check clutch-band operation. [/ol]from chrysler

 

oh and not the speed sensor, but the output shaft speed sensor
number 28?

#27 is just the o-ring
part number

650 1701

VSS is no longer used

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