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Mine239
Dodge Dakota
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9/08/2005
17:24:57
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 Subject: Trans. ratcheting
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I have a 98 3.9 and auto tranny. Lately its been making a ratcheting noise or buzz noise in 1st gear before shifting into 2nd. I have also noticed for a while now that when I put it in gear it makes a loud clunk noise and engages very abruptly in forward and reverse. I've checked fluid levels ok and fluid is red not burned. Could this all be a cause of TV position cable?
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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9/08/2005
19:40:03
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any check engine light? If not I would start thinking about a new transmission, or a quart of that TransTech or whatever you might find as a tranmission fix-all substance. Could help for a while.
If it is a failure and you need rebuild, get a Mopar tranny- it will serve you better in the long run.
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2005
08:32:21
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Before condemning anything, change fluid and filter and adjust bands, then TV cable. Tight band adjustments can result in harsh engagement and late shifting.
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2005
14:52:46
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that's true. I guess I jumped the gun a little there. If the fluid is described as being "red" though it's probably OK. Generally transmissions will work on some pretty cruddy oil that is anything But red.
About how many miles are on this truck?
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Mine239
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2005
18:03:47
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Theres about 120000KM on it and was changed at 50000. I read something about the governor pressure selenoid pack in the trans. Could that be it?
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