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Steve M
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2004
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My 1999 dakota 2wheel v6 is in the trans shop for a rebuild,awaiting my ok.My Question is should I get a rebuild or go with a new factory unit,The cost on either is around $2700
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Steve T
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2004
07:36:23
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What was your original problem? - Sunds expensive for a rebuilt..
Are the warranties the same? - Usually a new has a longer warranty than rebuilt. Mine is in the shop now with sensor problems.
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marcus3s
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2004
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2001 V6 2WD - Occasionally slips when shifting from 1 to 2. It's like the transmission can't make up it mind which gear to go into. fluid was changed at 30,000. Now it has 80,000 miles. i am going to put NAPA transmission cleaner stuff in and drive it to the flush shop.
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markaanderson
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2004
13:47:28
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I had mine rebuilt for $1600 (1996 3.9L 4x4). I've also see remanufactureds available online for $795 plus shipping. Of course you'd have to pay for installation too ... but you'd still be way ahead of $2700 wouldn't you think?
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gti daddy
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2004
01:28:48
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what two sensors are we talking about replacing on these tranny in the 3.9
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Greg
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3/17/2004
18:18:05
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I have a classic 3.9 OD trouble that may shed light on others trouble. My Dakota ('99-78k) will shift fine until I reach operating temp. (180) than OD will drop-out causing high rpm. In my research I came across the following response, presumably from Dodge, addressing this problem:
"The transmission is controlled by a drive-train computer. If you scan the computer, it will tell you the fault-code of your malfunction. Not all OD problems store faults. A tps voltage change of 3% will drop OD. Speed sensor glitch can drop OD but you might notice a speedometer bounce as this occurs. There may be a temperature cut-out switch on the pressure line at trans, not all models had this switch, its purpose was to drop the OD if the trans began to overheat. If customer is pulling a trailer, he may be overstressing the trans and the cut-out switch is doing exactly what it was designed to do, disable the OD when the trans fluid reaches 230 degrees. The OD is controlled by the computer supplying ground for the solenoid inside the trans. If there is a voltage drop on that wire, such as a loose terminal or connector, the OD will work for a while but the resistance causes heat and more heat increases resistance, eventually the OD will quit. This however should store an OD solenoid fault."
I would welcome comments on this and I hope this, along with the sensor changes, will help many people from getting ripped-off for a "rebuilt" transmission! Greg in Detroit
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GREG
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2004
19:39:49
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Follow-up...Mine turned out to be the solenoid in the trans. 3 hours labor and $95 for parts and truck runs like new! Take a shot at it 1st.
Greg
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J.D. Leddon
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2004
20:41:33
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You can a factory rebuilt for around 1700.00. All you got to do is get on the internet & do a little bit of research.
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wally
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3/25/2004
17:15:40
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I have an 02 Dak with 7500 mi.with a 5 speed auto. When under a slight load the engine will overrev when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Dealer says this is normal. I don't believe them. Anyone have a thought? Wally
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GB2000
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3/25/2004
17:46:43
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Mine does it too...still trying to diagnose the problem. Not normal though. According to my grandpa: overrev = slipping; slipping = BAD.
So far here's what I've heard could be the problem:
1 of the 2 sensors/solenoids on the transmission (1 I believe requires dropping the pan)
Transmission temperature sensor (I think that's what it's called...it's on the radiator line somewhere)
If you find out the cause PLEASE keep up updated.
Josh
Red 98 RC V6 2wd Single in/dual out exhaust (soon to be switched to a flowmaster 40 single in/dual out), s-bolt "mod", Edelbrock 10" round air cleaner w/ K&N air filter, removed rubber flap...and more to come
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Courtjester
Dodge Dakota
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4/01/2004
11:59:56
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I have a 2003 Quad cab that has been slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. This is the fifth time I've had to take it to the dealer. I have a meeting today, April 1, 2004, with Chrysler and my dealer to see what we need to do to fix this problem. It has been rebuilt and the kick down cable has been adjusted. Also, it has had a new sensor installed and a new throttle body installed. I will let you know what happens at this meeting today.
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eugene
Dodge Dakota
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4/01/2004
22:11:48
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Dont pay $2700 to rebuild it. I can get mine done for 800 bux. Gotta love havin' friends in the automotive industry. lol.
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NateDak
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4/02/2004
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Everytime I shift into drive or revers it starts to make a wierd noise any help?
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solutions
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4/02/2004
21:20:12
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I just had a new trans installed. Mine was slipping in the 2 to 3 shift. The shop was telling me that it is a very common problem with Dodge that typically gets worse in the cold winter, just as mine did. There is some shaft and seal inside that wears. When it is cold it metal shrinks adding to the problem. Best fix for me was to rebuild the trans.
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Bruce
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2004
16:24:22
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88 Dodge Dakota 184,000 miles overdrive go's in and out at 4th gear would it hurt to lock it out overdrive and drive on main three gears.....
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butch
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2004
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Hi I have 96 dodge dakota 3.9 never had any transmission trouble till freeze plugs leaked
pulled tranny now when torque converter locks
sounds like its going to tear rear end out.
It never did this till had freeze plugs fixed.
transmission shop said just fluke . Says needs torque converter and solenoids.
price $500.00 Why would lock up converter
make such clunking sound.I tried to figure out
how to disable tcc. It says it grounds b11
on pwm when unhook it will not shift.Added cleaner
filter changed 20,000 ago . many thanks
Butch help please
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yikes
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2004
00:21:01
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Buy a new one from someone other than Dodge and 2700 is way
too much for a rebuild. Go online try http://
www.apsprecision.com/
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http://www.powerdemon.com/
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Rob2
Dodge Dakota
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5/26/2004
13:56:31
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I have a 2003 V6 Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 with 7,500 miles on it. The second to third gear slip started within the first 1,000 miles. First trip to the dealer at 1,000 miles and the dealer said it was normal. The problem is getting worse as it sometimes won't shift to third at all and I've had to pull out of traffic. This morning it almost cost me my life as I went to pass and it would not shift and was stuck in between gears. Courtjester please let me know how your meeting went. Mine goes into the dealer tomorrow.
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thekidwenthxc
Dodge Dakota
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5/26/2004
16:33:06
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yeh ,i just had my truck in because it was revving to about 4000 rpm in first gear before changing gears, the trans fluid was all bubbly and so we took it in and they replaced some sensors? thats all they did... wtf? is that right?
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93Dak
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2004
13:04:42
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I have a 93 4x4 with the 3.9, and I've had some problems with the tranmission. The biggest is when I hit the gas, sometimes it would rev a little and then clunk into gear. I also got a clunk when shifting between 1 and 2.
I replaced the TPS (throttle position sensor) on the throttle body, and it has helped. I have no more slipping when starting from a stop. My clunk in between 1st and 2nd is reduced.
I will be replacing more sensors in this tranny to see if it helps.
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