I have an 02 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4X4 - Automatic Transmission. Last Monday while driving home my RPM gauge ran high until I took my foot off the peddle and I coasted to a stop. After trying to change from Drive to 1, then 2 and even reverse the truck wouldn't move. I turned the engine off and started her back up.; I could them move about 50 feet, until I coasted to a stop again. I did this a few times until I go someplace safer to park and wait for a tow.

There are no check engine lights, no strange noises, fluid level is good.

I had the engine replaced 1530 miles ago (146K prior to replacement) and afterwards took it to the stealership to get a couple of things done (O2 sensors, oil pressure switch), they said the updated the computer to the latest update.

I have read that sometimes a computer update, or lack of one can cause transmission issues. Just wondering, may save me some big money.

Thanks!

 

It is a 5.9L V8..

 

The trans you have behind your 02 5.9 is different than what we have behind our 03+ 4.7/5.7's. Ours are more computer controlled whereas your trans has adjustable bands (ours dont) so you are likely looking at more of an overall trans failure.