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Joe
Dodge Dakota
8/02/2001
01:27:00
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I have a 2000 Dakota Quad Cab, 3.9L, manual transmission. I have had two problems with the transmission:
1. When I first got it, I noticed that the transmission made a clunking noise when I shifted any harder than very gracefully (sounded like a mount was loose, or a bushing or something was bad). I solved that problem by turning up the radio, but I still notice it occasionally.
2. About every other week, starting from when I first got it, the transmission would violently throw itself out of first gear (by violently, I mean it makes a loud bang, and if I have my hand on the shifter it sprains my wrist). Lately, it has been happening about once a day. It seems to happen when the engine is warm, and I am going from a dead stop, and accelerating very slowly. I have not been able to reproduce this problem on demand, and I have taken it to two dealers with no satisfaction (they won't even look at anything unless they can recreate the problem, which neither they nor I can do).
I have learned to live with the first problem (volume knob on radio still works), but the second one is really annoying me. Any suggestions?
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jimmeyjack
Dodge Dakota
8/02/2001
20:24:18
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Let the dealer keep it to drive for a few days.(gulp) or just wait till it blows up,hopfully before end of waranty.
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y22man
Dodge Dakota
8/03/2001
11:20:50
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Joe I had the same prob. I took my 2000 CC in 4 times. They said they could not recreate the prob. I just don't know how they could not recreate it. I could do it on demand to and did it for the service rep. The 4th time I told them to keep it til it was fixed. On the second day they said the machanic could not recreate the problem. I called Detroit and made them get me a rental. Funny enough as soon as the dealer had to pay for a rental they found the problem.
Problem:
slips out of first from a stop.
Dealer stated problem:
1st and 2nd syncos shot. First and second almost gone. Luckly I had it since 600 miles and dealer knew about it.
Resolution:
Their resolution-rebuild my trany.
what I made them do:
Replace my trany with new. I prob got a rebuild anyhow. I have not had the problem since.
Like I said luckly I had the problem since 600 miles. it took anther 8600 miles for them to do anything about it. They were going to make me pay for the trany cuz it went out becuse of my driving style. B.S. I have drove 7 sticks in my life. Never had a prob. And the trany to go out at 9000 miles is some serious abuse. That did not fly. So The only way I got the to replace it under warrenty was to let them know that the problem since I had the truck. 5 star service my butt.
I hope everything goes well for you and you get your problem fixed under warrenty.
Jay
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y22man
Dodge Dakota
8/03/2001
11:53:33
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Here is a tsb on the tranny as well
21-20-99 NOV 99 46RE Transmission Shift Quality Improvement
not sure it that is the manual or auto.
go here
http://www.alldata.com/recalls/
Jay
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REENIE
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
10:43:09
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Has anyone had a problem with there manual transmission, that when you start your truck you can't put it into gear or take it out? You have to stop your vehicle and put it into gear and then start it. The dealer has changed my clutch but that hasn't helped. They can't or don't whant to fix it.It happens once in a while, hot or cold. I have a Quad cab 2000 4x4
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
14:29:58
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Joe,
I had the same problem with my '99 CC 5.2L 4x4. The dealer said it had the wrong 1-2 shift fork in the transmission. They replaced that, and it was fine afterwards. They said there was a batch of Dodge manual transmissions that had this problem.
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
20:57:33
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REENIE-
In addition to my problem with popping out of first, I have occasionally had your problem with not being able to put it into first. I think it is a problem with the hydraulic clutch mechanism. I have gotten it to work by pumping the clutch about 10 times (all the way to the floor) rapidly, then trying it again. The one time this didn't work, I popped the hood, and opened the cap on the clutch fluid reservoir. This made a mess, but it solved the problem for a while (maybe you just have to "burp" the system).
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Garth
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2002
11:13:02
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This is the TSB to repair the problem that you are having, I will be getting this performed on my truck as soon as I get the time. The dealer is lying to you if they will not look at it. It takes 4.5 hrs to do the repair work to replace the spring pin that is why they will not look at it.
Garth
2000 QuadCab V6 3.9L
4x4 5 Spd
M/T - Incomplete Engagement of 1ST/2ND Gear
NUMBER: 21-005-01
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Mar. 02, 2001
SUBJECT:
Partial Engagement Of First And/Or Second Gear
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacement of the shift shaft lever to allow the addition of a new detent spring and plunger.
MODELS:
1999 - 2000 (AN) Dakota
1999 - 2000 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
2000 (TJ) Wrangler
2000 (XJ) Cherokee
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO WRANGLER OR CHEROKEE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NV3550 MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND TO DAKOTA OR RAM TRUCK VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NV3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT WERE BUILT ON OR BETWEEN NOVEMBER 20, 1999 (MDH112OXX) AND MAY 17, 2000 (MDHO517XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may complain that first or second gear may not stay fully engaged. This condition may often occur once the gear has been selected and as the clutch is initially released. This condition may be intermittent in its occurrence.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Verify that full motion of the shift lever is allowed by the gear shift lever boot, the inner gear shift boot, and the console. The boots or console may be out of place and/or position.
2. If full motion of the transmission shift lever has been verified, and the customer has complained of the above condition, then perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE: SEVERAL ITEMS MAY CAUSE A SIMILAR CONDITION, BUT REQUIRE TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY TO DIAGNOSE. THE TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE DISASSEMBLED TRANSMISSION FOR BROKEN TOOTH POINTS, A BENT OR FRACTURED SHIFT FORK, OR FOR PARTS WHICH HAVE FAILED DUE LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THIS TSB INVOLVES ONLY THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SHIFT SHAFT LEVER AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE DETENT SPRING AND PLUNGER.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Using the appropriate year Service Manual, Group 21 Transmissions, remove and disassemble the transmission to the point where the front transmission housing has been removed.
2. Remove the old shift shaft lever.
3. Install the revised shift shaft lever p/n 05072248AA.
4. Verity that the notches in the shift fork arms are aligned.
5. Rotate the shift shaft lever and bushing downward (out of the fork arms), to expose the detent bore in the new shift shaft lever (Fig. 1).
6. Lubricate the detent spring, detent plunger, and detent bore with transmission fluid, p/n 04874464.
7. Install the detent spring, p/n 04741137, into the shift shaft lever detent bore.
8. Install the detent plunger, p/n 05013348AA, on top of the detent spring and compress both parts into the bore (Fig. 2).
9. Press and hold the detent plunger in the lever bore. Then carefully rotate the lever upward into the shift fork arm notches. Be sure the detent plunger is seated in the fork arms before proceeding.
10. Following the Service Manual instructions, complete the assembly of the transmission and install the transmission in the vehicle.
11. Verify the correct transmission fluid level.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Copyright © 2002 ALLDATA LLC. Terms of Service
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Garth
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2002
11:17:30
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Hope that helps.
Garth
2000 QuadCab
V6 3.9L 4x4 5 Spd
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2002
23:42:02
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Garth-
Thanks. I will have the dealer fix it when I bring it in for the clockspring recall (if Dodge ever decides to send me the notice on it). If they say they can't recreate the problem, I will take the advice I have seen elsewhere on this board and tell them to give me a loaner car (free) until they find and fix the problem.
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JEFF GOOD
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2002
18:55:44
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I have a 99 1ton dually with a v10 5 speed manual tranny. It sometimes won,t go into gear and I have to double clutch it more than once. At first it wasn,t bad but has steadily gotten worse. The dealer has replaced the hydralics twice and are telling me the clutch itself is bad. But a tranny shop says that the clutch is full disengaging when the pedal is press down. Is there a recall on this problem or is the dealer just trying to get out of fixing this? This problem has got me stumped. Is the tranny bad or the clutch? Thanks
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dogliftsleg
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2002
22:02:20
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and says " If it is a shifting problem then it is internal to the transmission, A clutch problem would not allow your vehicle to move, or if it was moving, not allow it to stop without stalling the engine." If your mechanic can't figure out that one get a better mechanic.
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Dennis
Dodge Dakota
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12/27/2002
01:49:01
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Reenie
The problem with your truck is the Slave Cylinder.
had the same problem with a Ford Ranger. Depending on how many miles you have on your truck you may want to replace the clutch and clutch basket, if you have to lower your tranny to replace the Slave Cylinder
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Steffy
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2007
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I just bought a 2000 dakota 5 months ago. The idle has always been way to low. Now the transmission seems to shift way to late when the truck is cold. Do I need to change out the throttle position sensor? Or could it have something to do with the transmission cable? Please give me some advise.
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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5/26/2007
21:55:44
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Is this a whole new thread, about an auto tranny?
You got an auto? good luck.
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Ella
Dodge Dakota
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Articles like this really gearse the shafts of knowledge.
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