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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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I have a 98 Ram 1500 4 x 4.
The truck has an automatic transmission. When I shift from park into any gear it is ok but when I drive it and then go to shift it into park or reverse from drive it grinds and it cuts the power for headlights and radio for a millisecond. It mostly does this when it is damp or raining. Other than this the transmission works fine. Anyone have any idea what this could be?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Check the linkage. Btw, you are not suppose to shift it into Park or Reverse "when you drive it".
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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Can you elaborate on the possible problem with the linkage and how this would relate to my issue. And I should rephrase it to say after I have been driving and then go to shift it into park or reverse.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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I know what you meant, I was just kidding. I meant to say linkage for transfer case. Sounds like it may be partially in neutral. As far as the electrical problem goes. You could check the harness and 3 plugs that go to the PCM. Remove negative battery cable before doing so.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks I will try that.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Check the trans mount also.
 
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