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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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This just started last night :
Whenever I get to like 30-45 mph my rpm will rise and it will not speed up at all.
Any ideas?
2001 ram 1500 4x4
 
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Trans slipping? Clogged cat? Does the engine rev freely with no load?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Speed sensor. The signal isn't getting to your computer so it is in limp mode.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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well took it to get checked out .. brought it back home (dont know much about shop I took it to and plan to look more into it)
but they claim 1200 -1600 dollars said 2nd gear is out
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 02:24 AM
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Speed sensor. The signal isn't getting to your computer so it is in limp mode.
This could be it too..does your ram actually not speed up or does your speedo just not say its speeding up. info my friend, need info.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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it was transmission . in shop now
 
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