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97 ram 5.9 2wd 100k miles shifting problems at lower rpms

Old Jan 6, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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The trans codes could be as simple as dirty connections, or faulty wiring at either end of the harness. (pcm, or trans.) That would be something to check first.

Is your ABS lite on as well?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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check engine ,brake,abs,im defently checking the wiring out tommorow i guess it will be easy to see the wiring as its up in the air on thick 18s
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 11:53 PM
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i got some 3m can of air like to clean out electronics 10 bucks for 2 bottles so it should blow some dirt out..i cleared codes an drove it like 5 miles check engine light is still off ...also failed to metioned it is sluggish on take off like its in 2nd or something but pulled down manually to 1 it is perfect,also noticed on cold start this morning whn i shifted into R it was making a whineing noise just for about 45 seconds (could be something totaly differnet) just trying to throw all the clues an pieces of the puzzle out there for you techs
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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something like this an a fluid/filter change? -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANS-SOLENO...44337c&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Those are all OEM, try these. Comes with the heavy duty GPS.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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ok is that the governor sol. and snesor and the tcc solenoid an 3-4 solenoid?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Yep, should be full set.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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what u meen gps?
 
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also if anyone is having same problems an is reading this post theres a youtoube video of a guy changing the gov solenoid shows weres its at an how to get to it
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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got the pan off earlier an trans fluid is dark as motor oil with a good bit of very fine metal particals nothing solid looks like metal powder maybe like 3-4 spoon fulls ordering that exact kit you posted later tonight
 
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