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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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2002 1500 4x4 5.9 auto Trans does not want to shift from 1st to 2nd when driving normally rpms go very high in 1st if I let off gas sometimes it will shift to 2nd does not slip when in 2nd If I accelerate very slowly will shift into 2nd all other gears work I replaced gov. pressure sol. and sensor 2 mon. ago for another problem trans has worked ok until now
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Have you done a fluid and filter change lately? Just asking cuz that can't hurt.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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i had the same prob with my hemi, but it was all gears, and it was because my spedo stoped working, got my spedo workin and tranny was fine
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Belive it or not I just disconnected the battery and rebooted the computers now it shifts fine go figgure. Yes I always change oil & filters truck has 168000 mi. on it. Who says these trannys are junk.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by draco8494
i had the same prob with my hemi, but it was all gears, and it was because my spedo stoped working, got my spedo workin and tranny was fine

What size tires are you running, and do you have any lift?
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by moparbird
Who says these trannys are junk.
I would have to say that they are not the best trans out there. I had it rebuild at 85K. I beleive it will hold together now because the mechanic fixed all of the factory screw-ups in my trans.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Just have the 17 in tires that came on it stock after paying 29 thousand for truck did'nt have money left for goodies.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by moparbird
Just have the 17 in tires that came on it stock after paying 29 thousand for truck did'nt have money left for goodies.

I am sorry I meant someone else I will just pm them sorry for the confusion
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by moparbird
2002 1500 4x4 5.9 auto Trans does not want to shift from 1st to 2nd when driving normally rpms go very high in 1st if I let off gas sometimes it will shift to 2nd does not slip when in 2nd If I accelerate very slowly will shift into 2nd all other gears work I replaced gov. pressure sol. and sensor 2 mon. ago for another problem trans has worked ok until now
do you have the 48RE? sucks *** i know i have one in the 10....go get a full flush have your valve body checked and you MUST get a GM style solenoid installed...it's a must must must...i had a similar problem just a few weeks ago the 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2 until it finally goes...almost made me not want to drive the truck anymore...just had the tranny rebuilt with a shift kit, new bands, gear lever and then just the other day he put the GM solenoid in and man what a difference it does to these trannys....pm me if you need any help
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 hemi. My check engine light came on and it threw two codes at me. first was faulty EGR Valve. I've got that one taken care of , but the other is P0750 which is a faulty Shift solenoid. Were is this little sucker located/ and were can I get one?
Thanks for any help..
 
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