Hey everyone im new here and looking for some advice. I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 5.2 v8 and 2wd. My tranny shifts fine but will not go into overdrive?? from what I have read on this forum it sounds like I need to replace the solenoid but I thought i'd post first and ask for opinions. Thanks in advance!

 

Try this and see if anything comes up. http://dodgeram.info/Engine-Gas/OBDI/pcm_fault_code.htm

 

Ok thanks i'll post results

 

It gave me a code 12 and a code 37 so idk where to go from here.

 

Not sure on the RH tranny, but I think anything to do with OD is in the tailshaft. I'd go to the FAQ section and download the service manual, at least you can check/trace the wires and make sure all is good there. It will also pin point any solenoids (lockup and OD) as to there location. if they are inside the pan, you can try replacing the solenoid assembly fairly easy.


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ok thanks will do! also i'm pretty sure its in the pan above the valve body. Is it hard to remove the valve body and not mess anything else up?

 

You actually don't have to remove the VB. After you take the pan off and look, you'll see what I mean.

 

Ok Thank you, I appreciate your advice and hopefully this fixes the problem.

 

Ok so update i dropped the pan and replaced the solenoid and filter and refilled with atf+4 and I still dont have overdrive! the fluid looked and smelled great and there were hardly any metal shavings on the magnet. I guess i am just fishing now but hopefully someone can help me out??

 

How do you engage/disengae the OD on a 95? Is it on the shifter like it is on a 99? If so, I would check the switch. there is a page in the FSM that addresses this.