1992 Dodge Dakota overdrive

ricky601 · Posted at Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:13 pm

Transmission problem
1992 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 195000 miles

My Dakota will not shift into overdrive. It used to after 5 or 6 miles of driving. Now it won't shift at all.

Jacobandnickolas · Posted at Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:51 pm

Has the check engine light come on?

ricky601 · Posted at Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:39 am

No it hasn't. Also at about 55mph it starts missing and backfiring. Whe I ease up off the gas it will run right. But that don't work too good going up hill.

Jacobandnickolas · Posted at Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:41 pm

I need you to check something. Get in the truck and place the key in the ignition. Cycle the key from off to the run position 3 times (do not start engine). On the 3rd time, let the key stay in the run position. THe check engine light will begin to flash codes.

The codes for a 92 are 2 digit numbers. The light will flash then there will be a sligh pause and it will start again to identify the 2nd number of the code. After it finishes the code, there will be a longer pause and it will move on to the next.

Count the flashes to keep track of the codes. Let me know if there are any and what they are if you find any.

I got you beat (but not by much), my 92 has 220K on it and going strong. It has a 5 speed which will outlast the truck. I use it to haul, plow snow, tow a motorcycle trailer... I love it. We'll figure your problem out. Just hang in there.

At this point, something tells me the torque converter isn't locking up to give you OD, but the backfiring and missing has added a new problem.

Let me know about the code. Also, when you get to code 55, that indicates it has finished.

Joe

ricky601 · Posted at Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:50 pm

I checked the codes and the only code I get was a 55. I also went ahead and put some plug wires and a fuel filter on it. It's still doing it. Is there anything I can do to the torque converter without pulling it first?

Thanks. I do aprreciate your help.

Jacobandnickolas · Posted at Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:26 pm

I have to say it, but there is nothing you can to do even with it out to repair it. Please take it to a trans mechanic for their opinion before ripping into it. That is my gut feeling, but I am not there.

Let me know what you find.

Joe