Hey guys ok so I've got a bombshell tht just hit my 1997 dodge ram 1500 within a week so here's the list. If possible could you answer them with as much detailed info as possible.

1. Tranny when put into reverse makes a whine/humming noise then goes away(hasn't done it recently)

2. The green back light for the dash doesn't work when I turn my headlights on and it's not dimmed....

3. Brake lights don't show when I have my headlights on until I press on the brakes

4. Fog lights do not work at all

The last 3 happened at the sametime and idk where to start. Any help will be appreciated thank you

 

1. when was the last fluid/filter change? hows the fluid level/smell?

2,3,4. could all be related, could be a ground wire, which i think is your problem, or a blown fuse

 

i'd look into the headlight switch first for all the electrical problems. its a common failure.

i assume you already check tail light bulbs and fuses, both in the end of dash and under the hood in the pdc.

transmission pump makes a little groaning sound when cold in reverse. pretty normal and nothing to worry about unless it starts doing something worse.