Transmission downshifts to third and stays there for no reason

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Old Oct 29, 2018 | 11:40 AM
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Question Transmission downshifts to third and stays there for no reason

2 weeks ago my 2008 Dakota started having strange transmission issues. When the tranny is cold it shifts fine, but about 5 minutes into a drive it downshifts HARD into 3rd and stays there. The tranny was rebuilt almost a year ago, so I took it back to the shop and the owner hooked his fancy SnapOn diagnostic device to the truck and everything was pointing to an electrical problem. I know troubleshooting electrical issues can very easily lead down multiple rabbit holes and I just can't invest much money into this truck.
Anyone have similar issues with their Dakota?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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Most likely a valve body problem.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 12:44 AM
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How's the fluid level?
 
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