Another 46RE tranny thread
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The very first thing you should have done is checked the codes.... transmission errors dont turn the check engine light on (And why would they the engine light tells you to check the engine, not the transmission)
The governor pressure solenoid and sensor are common failures on these transmissions.... however they are often linked to other issues like an excessive amount of metal shavings obstructing flow through the screen at the bottom. (they often fa.
The governor pressure solenoid and sensor are common failures on these transmissions.... however they are often linked to other issues like an excessive amount of metal shavings obstructing flow through the screen at the bottom. (they often fa.
Now that I changed the fluid, filter,cleaned gov sol & sensor, replaced tranny speed sensor, found "faulty gov. plug" Guess what the code tells me?
Gov Press Regulator. I'm thinking the broken plug. So I'll go ahead and order another.
I presently have all manual gears. all auto gears except 1st.
I am keeping my eye open for a replacement. Maybe consider rebuilding one myself.
Thanks
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Try checking the codes yourself like this. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...code-list.html
And get one of these for a drain plug, you won't be sorry.
And get one of these for a drain plug, you won't be sorry.
Thanks for making sure I was aware of that way. I may get a newer truck it will. One day/year/century
I do plan on putting a plug in when I change out the fluid & gov. solenoid
Thanks again.
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I went to have the codes searched. They told me up front it won't show anything if the "check engine" light isn't on.. (It wasn't.. It didn't) Hasn't been on for around a year. I couldn't make it come on to save my, or my tranny's life.
Now that I changed the fluid, filter,cleaned gov sol & sensor, replaced tranny speed sensor, found "faulty gov. plug" Guess what the code tells me?
Gov Press Regulator. I'm thinking the broken plug. So I'll go ahead and order another.
I presently have all manual gears. all auto gears except 1st.
I am keeping my eye open for a replacement. Maybe consider rebuilding one myself.
Thanks
Now that I changed the fluid, filter,cleaned gov sol & sensor, replaced tranny speed sensor, found "faulty gov. plug" Guess what the code tells me?
Gov Press Regulator. I'm thinking the broken plug. So I'll go ahead and order another.
I presently have all manual gears. all auto gears except 1st.
I am keeping my eye open for a replacement. Maybe consider rebuilding one myself.
Thanks
BTW if you have an android phone or a laptop and about $20.00 extra bucks to spare, I suggest getting an "ELM327" obd to serial port adapter from ebay.... they make them in bluetooth style which works awsome with a free app called "Torque" for the android or you can use them with a bunch of free programs and a laptop. I recommend the one with the wired usb cable if your going the latter route as its much easier to get working with a laptop.
remember to look for version 1.4 or higher of the adapter .... I have bought a couple and they work great to show you all your computers readings in real time. as well as mpg and HP and quarter mile times and such...
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oh I believe you... just saying keep in mind next time ... the transmission doesnt turn on the light in these vehicles and most autostores are clueless about it...
BTW if you have an android phone or a laptop and about $20.00 extra bucks to spare, I suggest getting an "ELM327" obd to serial port adapter from ebay.... they make them in bluetooth style which works awsome with a free app called "Torque" for the android or you can use them with a bunch of free programs and a laptop. I recommend the one with the wired usb cable if your going the latter route as its much easier to get working with a laptop.
remember to look for version 1.4 or higher of the adapter .... I have bought a couple and they work great to show you all your computers readings in real time. as well as mpg and HP and quarter mile times and such...
BTW if you have an android phone or a laptop and about $20.00 extra bucks to spare, I suggest getting an "ELM327" obd to serial port adapter from ebay.... they make them in bluetooth style which works awsome with a free app called "Torque" for the android or you can use them with a bunch of free programs and a laptop. I recommend the one with the wired usb cable if your going the latter route as its much easier to get working with a laptop.
remember to look for version 1.4 or higher of the adapter .... I have bought a couple and they work great to show you all your computers readings in real time. as well as mpg and HP and quarter mile times and such...
I'd have to go with the laptop version. Since I don't have a phone nor do I ever intend on getting one.
Thanks for this.
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