Transmission shifting issue when cold

Tiny
JPUTNAM
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  • 1998 DODGE DURANGO
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 153,000 MILES
On the first drive of the day it stays in first gear to long maybe fifty yards or so then starts shifting through the gears fine. After it that starts of fine for the rest of the day. Next day same thing and so on.
Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 5:14 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,960 POSTS
Hello,

There is a transmission fluid temperature sensor that wound like has gone out or if off a little here is the location so you can replace it. You will need to pull the pan this guide should help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 11:15 AM

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