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Transmission shifts late, jumping into gear on different occasions usually between 10-35 M.P.H. dealership analyzed problem, but found nothing. Problem still persists.
Automatic transmission jumps in and out of overdrive, the speed control does not fuction properly as well. When the truck had 2,987 miles on it the original transmission destorted by itself, a new one was installed and 2 recalls performed (788 and 799). Ever since that time the truck has been to the original dealer twice for repairs and to a local dealer for repairs. As of last week Chrysler motor Corp. Believes there is a problem with the computer that is causing both problems, but will not give me a time frame when the program fix will be available. In the meantime I have been told to drive the truck because it is still under warranty, and if the transmission should destory itself again the Corp. Will replace it. I purchased this truck to pull a horse trailer and I cannot use it for the purpose in which was intended for.
While driving the vehicle will stall, and while in reverse position the vehicle will also stall. Also, there is a transmission leak which may cause a fire. Dealer replaced parts of the transmission. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Please refer to service bulletin 971017182997, NHTSA SB054220. This is what I am experiencing on my truck. I have no complaints with the dealer they did all they could. The torque converter locks up between 40 and 53 mph. I wanted them to fix it. They said all of the Dodge Ram pickups do this. The whole truck starts to shake between 40 and 53 and its due to the gear setting in the tranny and the engine RPM. This was designed by Dodge for fuel effeciency but causes the truck to shake due to torque converter lock-up. I was satisified that it wasn't just a problem with my truck when the Dodge dealer let me pick out a new Dodge on his lot with the same size engine and drive train, it had 6 miles on it (brand new 99'). when I drove the new truck it was considerably worst than mine and started to shake between 30 and about 53 but it shook more than my truck thru the entire range. I am concerned that this shaking due to torque converter lockup won't eventually shorten the life of the torque converter and possibly the transmission. I found your service on the internet, so I am giving it a try. Thank you
- Memphis, TN, USA
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I just bought a new 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 truck have just put 100 miles on the truck I have been uable to drive because of a neck injurie and the truck has been park in my garage and now it is in the shop with a pin hole in transmission casing so I am with out a truck because the transmission is on back order and have no idea ween it is going to be in now I can drive but I have no truck to drive
When driving vehicle at any speed it jumps out of drive into neutral when hitting a bump. Dealer's investigation representative cannot duplicate the problem.
In cold weather defective PCM part within computer becomes inoperative, causing the fuel/oil pump and water gauge to go out. Also driver is unable to shift gears. Chrsyler cannot determine problem.
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- Redondo Be, CA, USA