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04 Ram 2500 will not move

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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 01:59 PM
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I changed the transmission fluid and both filters and it wouldn’t move, so then I changed the transmission oil pressure switch and it still will not drive forward or in reverse anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 02:20 PM
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Did it work before you changed the filters? If it did, likely the o-ring on the filter didn't come out with the old filter, so the new one isn't installed completely. So, no fluid pressure, truck no move.

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Old Sep 27, 2021 | 06:13 AM
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Yep, either the flat trans filter is not seated properly, or, you are low on tranny fluid.
When replacing the flat filter, make sure that you have one, and only one, gasket/o-ring. When you are installing the flat filter, use both hands and wiggle it into place while keeping the filter flush with the valve body.
The transmission uses fluid pressure to shift gears. You won't get into gear if the tranny pump is sucking air.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 01:17 PM
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This just happened to me, driving along not 1 problem(trans related) since i've had the truck. Coming home went to make a pass on the highway and nothing but rev's. Took it to the shop and the torque converter had chewed all the splines off and so a fluid change and new TC and filters......back on the road $1300. Not sure if it's the same as yours but maybe a good ave to look at?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by xroller
This just happened to me, driving along not 1 problem(trans related) since i've had the truck. Coming home went to make a pass on the highway and nothing but rev's. Took it to the shop and the torque converter had chewed all the splines off and so a fluid change and new TC and filters......back on the road $1300. Not sure if it's the same as yours but maybe a good ave to look at?
So what happened to all the metal that got chewed off? Sure hope the filters got it...... Otherwise, its just gonna eat the trans fairly quickly.
 
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