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Old 07-26-2013, 07:41 PM
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01 5.9 auto 142,000 miles. Truck started going to 3000 before it would upshift from 1st to 2nd then to about 3500 before it would shift again. Changed out the selenoid to a borg and pressure sensor. This didnt help anything. The pan magnet was very clean. Didnt see any loose connections. The truck is throwing no codes. Did I overlook something? Check fluid level and its good. This just started all of a sudden. Any help would, I would be thankful. I am thinking rebuild time. one more thing when its around 45mpg after the shift it gets real eratic. This is even with OD turned off or on. I also checked the cable at throttle body and its good. Thanks.
 
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did you just change the solenoid? Or did you change the pressure sensor as well?
 
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i changed both. I got them off ebay from electrical advantage. I wonder if I installed them wrong
 
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i changed both. I got them off ebay from electrical advantage. I wonder if I installed them wrong
I'm not sure it's possible to install them wrong.

You might check the TV Cable, it may need adjustment.
http://bionicdodge.com/Download/Dodg...Adjustment.pdf
 

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I will check TV adjustment tomorrow.Thanks
 
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Recheck fluid level as well. (in neutral) Take a look at the connectors on the PCM too, they like to corrode, and then strange things start happening. (disconnect battery first. )
 
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done all that this morning. still same. I am wondering if that china made pressure sensor could be bad.I am fixing to put old one back in.
 
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does the truck act differently with new pressure sensor or is it the exact same as the original. if same as the original, then its unlikely that its bad.
 
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acts the same. I have been reading that some of them china parts have been known to be bad out of the box. I cant find anything else wrong. I have checked all the above. Guess I am just shooting in the dark here.2
 
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Band adjustment?

Could just be the beginning of transmission failure
 


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