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Old Feb 4, 2023 | 08:46 PM
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Default 3500 Van - Sometimes only has one gear

I have a new PCM ( had spark problem, that is now resolved )

Now, occasionally, while driving it it like it only has 2nd or 3rd gear. So I'll be going along, and it will all of a sudden be high RPM, and low gear on me. If I'm lucky, it will magically decide to be in the correct gear, and work once again.

I'm wondering if I have a partially failed sensor, or need to teach my PCM somehow, or could be PCM need to be returned for more programming.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2023 | 09:16 PM
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What year van? Did the part number for your replacement PCM match the original?
 
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What year van? Did the part number for your replacement PCM match the original?
2000 Ram Van. Yes on the part number, and I had to send them my VIN to get programmed. I did have to send my PCM back 2 times. Once because I had spark but no injector signal. Other time because it was giving a transmission governor computer error. ( error was on as soon as I started up, without moving )

 
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Could be bad VSS signal, but, I would expect that would set a code.... but, not necessarily. Have a scanner that you can monitor vehicle speed, and see what it thinks is going on when the problem presents itself?
 
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