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Old 07-18-2016, 11:23 PM
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Default 1998 Ram 2500 Transmission slipping

My transmission is slipping when i get about 40 MPH, has anyone ever had this happen to them, its like its slipping in and out of 2nd and 3rd gear. i changed the fluid when i changed the oil a few months ago, i have checked the level of the fluid and its good. Any help or ideas would be very thankful. Cant afford for this to happen right now.

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Check fluid level in neutral. Checking in park will give you an artificially high reading.

How many miles on the trans?
 
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Checked the band adjustment yet?
 
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I adjusted the bands according to spec. Going to check pressures and do ground check. I will let y'all know what I find out.
 
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PROBLEM SOLVED!
So I cleaned all the grounds and actually added one from battery to firewall. Disconnected battery for a couple hours. Programmed TPS. Replaced Transmission Speed Sensor and swapped 1 qt ATF 4 with Hydraulic Fluid. Now she's shifting like a champ! Firm shifts all the way to OD. Thank You all so much for all the input!
 
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Wonder which one actually fixed it. But, at least its FIXED!! Good Deal.
 



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