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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 08_Dakota
I am having a jerking when truck is cold going from 1st to 2nd. sometimes also 2nd to 3rd. Only does it once per day just when truck is first started after sitting overnight. Anyone else heard of this? I only have 36,000 KMS on my truck. What should I do? EDIT: Its Automatic by the way

08,

I found this TSB that may apply to your vehicle.

NUMBER: 21-018-08 REV. A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: September 17, 2008


SUBJECT:
Flash: Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC P0740 Or P1798 And Automatic Transmission Shift
Improvements 1-2 Or 2-3 Cold Shift Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).
MODELS:
2008 (DR) Ram Truck
2008 (HB) Durango
**2007** - 2008 (JK) Wrangler
2008 (KA) Nitro
2008 (KA) Nitro (International Markets)
2008 (KK) Liberty
2008 (KK) Liberty (International Markets)
2007 - 2008 (LE) 300C/300 Touring (International Markets)
2007 - 2008 (LX) 300/Magnum/Charger
2007 - 2008 (ND) Dakota
NUMBER: 21-018-08 REV. A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: September 17, 2008
NOTE: This Bulletin applies to LX/LE models equipped with a 42 RLE transmission
(Sales Code DGV) built before April 28, 2008 (0428XXMDH). This Bulletin
applies to all 2008 KA/KK/HB/DR and 2007 - 2008 **JK**/ND vehicles
equipped with a 42 RLE transmission (Sales Code DGV).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The software contains the following improvements:
· 2008 LX 3.5L 1-2 Shift Improvements
· Cold (Transmission Fluid below 80° F) 2-3 Shift Improvements
Some customers may experience one or more of the concerns as follows:
· A MIL illumination for P0740 - Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open
· A DTC set active or stored for P1798 - Transmission Fluid Deteriorated
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by marcsnyder05
I would change your tyranny fluid
The Evil FLUID OF TYRANNY!!

i love autocorrect..
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by FrenicX
The Evil FLUID OF TYRANNY!!

i love autocorrect..
LMAO!!!! thanks for making my soda come out my nose. I should know better than to be taking a drink of something when I read posts on here.....
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
LMAO!!!! thanks for making my soda come out my nose. I should know better than to be taking a drink of something when I read posts on here.....
you're welcome! it's invigorating isn't it?
i make so many texting mistakes thanks to autocorrect it's too funny.

my favorite is when my wife want's an ETA on me and I try to tell her "I'm almost done" and it turns into .. "I'm awesome"
 
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