1996 Dodge Ram NO POWER IN DRIVE

NEEDHELP1970

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1996 DODGE RAM
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
124,000 MILES

I HAVE CHANGED MY TRANSMISSION FLUID AND MY TRUCK STILL WONT DRIVE IT WILL GO BUT YOU HAVE TO PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO GET GOING ITS LIKE THEIR IS NO GEAR IN FIRST CAN YOU HELP ME I HAVE CHANGED THE SENSOR AND STILL NOT FIXED SOME TIMES IT GOES GOOD BUT LATLEY IS WONT YOU CAN STILL DRIVE IT JUST NO TAKE OFF POWER. ITS LIKE ITS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009 AT 10:37 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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You need to have the computer scanned for codes. It sounds like it is stuck in "limp Mode". This happens when there is a problem. The trans will stay there to get you home for repairs, but isn't designed to run that way. It will eventually burn the clutches out of it.

There could be many things causing it. That is why I recommend having it scanned for codes. I also recommend having it done at a trans shop. Let me know the codes they find and I will help make sure they are not taking advantage of you.

Joe

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Monday, December 14th, 2009 AT 10:47 AM

NEEDHELP1970

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THEIR IS NO LIGHT THAT COMES ON TO DO A CODE SEARCH. WILL THE CODE SEARCH WORK WITH OUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON? WILL IT RUN IF I DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR A BIT?

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Sunday, December 27th, 2009 AT 12:10 AM