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1998 Dodge Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Body, Clutch.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 17, 2012

Transmission wont change to 4th gear

I have a 1998 dodge ram 1500. My transmission wont change to 4th gear. i changed the governor solenoid and pressure sensor and speed sensor and nothing happened. i also noticed that when i press the od button it doesnt turn on but so do other stuff like when im not wearing seat belt the lwarning light doesnt turn on eitjer. only check engline light and gas light turn on. Transmission came from a 2500. thank you

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Replied on September 17, 2012

get the code for us.

sounds like an internal failure in the clutch or valve body

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 17, 2012

how do i get the code?

Tiny Response from irizarrychristian12yahoocom
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Replied on September 17, 2012

go to a parts store and have them pull it for you. do not let them sell you any parts. they are salesman, not technicians

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 17, 2012

theres no code for it. the check engine light is on because of the oxygen sensor but that was it

Tiny Response from irizarrychristian12yahoocom
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Replied on September 18, 2012

ok, we are back to internal issue with trans.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 18, 2012

my truck is an automatic

Tiny Response from irizarrychristian12yahoocom
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Replied on September 18, 2012

i know. it is an internal issue either with clutches or valve body.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 18, 2012

do you think it has anything to do with the fact that my OD button doesnt turn on?

Tiny Response from irizarrychristian12yahoocom
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Replied on September 18, 2012

yes, that is part of it and will be determined when the failure is identified.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 18, 2012

why do you think my OD button doesnt turn on. i checked it and it has power running to it.

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