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What kind of fluid did they use to flush it with? Stuck in 2nd gear is classic "limp mode", is your check engine light on? If so what code is coming up? You may have to take it to the dealer to have it pull the transmission codes, or somehow get your hands on that $4,000 machine.
What kind of fluid did they use to flush it with? Stuck in 2nd gear is classic "limp mode", is your check engine light on? If so what code is coming up? You may have to take it to the dealer to have it pull the transmission codes, or somehow get your hands on that $4,000 machine.
I may be wrong, but wouldn't a simple OBDII scanner get the code?
A simple OBD II scanner will get the generic code, but a single transmission code could mean a variety of different things. The dealer will then hook it up to a DRBIII and read more detailed information to determine what the problem is. Not sure about the trucks, but replacing the input & output sensors has worked for many car owners. DIY job is 30 minutes and <$100. They are magnets and sometimes even cleaning the shavings off of them has worked.
And a slight correction: a DRBIII machine is closer to $7,000. I wouldn't take it to a shop that didn't have this machine.
It's probably either a governor or valve body problem. Your best bet is to get it to a shop that is good with transmissions - especially these problematic Dodge trannies.
Truck goes from first to second, then will not go into third. Filter or new trans? Any suggestions?
one of but many typical failure modes of these transmissions.
you need to take this to a trans shop that can "scan" the trans for trouble codes.
the problem could be as simple as a failed wiring connection, a sensor, or in the module.
or it could be a major mechanical failure. these transmissions were prone to overheating if used for towing, or just simply putting miles on them without routinely changing the trans fluid per manufacturer's spec. IIRC, the schedule called for 30,000 mile trans fluid changes in regular service, with 18,000 mile changes if used for towing.
Dodge went to a different design trans fluid cooler back in the 1990's that was prone to clogging up, and regular coolant flushes and refills were also needed to keep the trans fluid in a cooler running range. This has been an ongoing source of transmission failures in these vehicles.
At 136,000 miles on this trans, you've likely received more miles of service than many Dodge Ram owners have ever seen on theirs ....
A chrysler product with transmission problems???????OH NO TELL ME IT IS NOT SO
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