I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 quad cab. Last night while i was driving to Ohio, I was going about 70 MPH and the truck decided to drop to second gear. (about threw me through the windshield.) I pulled over and looked at everything and didnt see anything wrong. When I started to go again the tranny started in second gear and didnt leave second gear. I went to the auto store and checked the codes it read a P0888. I cleared it and came right back.. I checked the fuses and saw that the Trans./PCM fuse was blown I put a fuse in the truck and right as i started the truck it blew again. While it is in drive (not first or second) everytime I hit the gas pedel the oil light will flash on and off really fast like a flicker. any Ideas??

 

The truck staying in 2nd gear is limp mode, and its done to prevent damage when a problem is detected. You will probably need to take the truck in to the dealer if its still under warranty, or a trusted transmission shop.

Trouble Code: P0888
A/T Relay Output Malfunction
Trouble Code Conditions:Engine started, TCM relay enabled and monitored continuously. This DTC sets when less than 3v are present at the relay output circuits at the TCM when the TCM is energizing the relay. Note: Due to the integration of the PCM and TCM, the transmission part
Possible Causes:

• Fused B+ circuit is open
• TC relay output circuit is open or is shorted to ground
• TC relay control circuit is open or is shorted to ground
• TC relay ground circuit is open
• TC relay has failed
• Intermittent wiring or connector problems exist
• Transmission