Transmission

Tiny
JNIXON1018
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  • 2006 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 117,000 MILES
I drive my dakota about 15 to 20 miles before the automatic transmission gets stuck in one gear (maybe second gear). If I pull over and shut off the engine and then restart. I can then drive another ten or so miles before it gets stuck in gear again. This just keeps happening. The transmission does not slip and reverse always works. When the problem occured my check engine light came on. Please dont tell me that I need a new transmission
Monday, September 3rd, 2012 AT 2:52 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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We need the code.

It may be valve body but it needs to be confirmed. The pan will have to come down and look for metal, if it is there, yes, the trans will have to come out.

Have you serviced it regularly?

Roy
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Monday, September 3rd, 2012 AT 2:54 AM
Tiny
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Have no code but I just had the Fluid Changed at Jiffy Lube 6 months ago. Can I get a code from a free diagnostic check at Advanced Auto
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Monday, September 3rd, 2012 AT 2:59 AM
Tiny
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Sometimes the trans codes will show up with there scanners.

Roy
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Monday, September 3rd, 2012 AT 3:04 AM

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