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jay
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2006
22:25:21
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i have a 98 dakota with a 3.9l and 4 speed auto. when first starting and up until it gets warm the transmission dosen't shift right. it will shift from first to second fine but won't shift from second to third and it seems powerless. once running at normal tempature it runs fine. i've checked the tranny fluid and it's full and it looks ok. has anyone had this problem or know what the hell it could be ? any help would be appreciated.
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Shane
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2006
10:09:54
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I had the same problem with mine. A buddy who owns his own shop said that he sees this all the time in the Dodge trannys - especially when the weather turns cold. He said that the seals are getting hard and told me to put 6-8 oz. of brake fluid in it. So, I tried it and it shifts like a new transmission now. Give it a try. The brake fluid will soften up the seals.
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The Guy
Dodge Dakota
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1/14/2006
16:14:42
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Try this!!! A tranny fluid change and tranny adjustment. If you want to drain all of your fluid you will need to drain the torque converter as well.
The filter kits available from WIX come with two different gaskets and filter ($10). The recommended fluid is ATF+4 (this replaces ATF+3 which is now obsolete), note also that the ATF+4 fluid becomes brown and odorous as it ages, but retains all original properties well beyond recommended change intervals. Synthetics like AMSOIL are the best option though.
Also sounds as if your not getting enough pressure, or valves are sticking/ gummed. Try Trans Tune from Sea Foam before changing the fluid to clean out deposits and prevent clogged passages. Put a quart of Lucas Trans Slip Fix, after adding two or so quarts of fluid, to add a little hydraulic pressure and ensure positive engagement of clutch packs. Make band adjustments at this time (reverse/ 1rst band adjustment is located next to the trans filter with pan off), as well as inspecting kickdown cable etc. for specified tolerances. If any of this confuses you, sign up for an online service manual.
This will set you back $70 or so with the synthetic.
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