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noble26
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
10:16:20
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I have a 2001 Dakota 4.7 V8 extended cab 4x2. While in motion, if I press the brake for normal slowing/stopping, the truck "downshifts" harder than normal....almost a clunking sound. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does happen, it seems to be around 30 mph while slowing or stopping.
My knowledge in this area is limited, usually to the occasional brake job or oil change, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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noble26
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
10:38:52
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I forgot to mention.....65,000 miles, automatic transmission, and I bought it new
PLEASE HELP!
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
11:11:19
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has the tranny ever been sreviced? i'd start there. the 4.7/auto guys on here love that tranny.
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noble26
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
11:35:54
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I have had all scheduled maintenance completed.....I'll double check just to be sure.
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noble26
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
13:46:59
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All maintence has been kept up to date.....any other suggestions?
Any help would be GREAT
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
15:16:56
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have you checked for any codes? key on/off/on/off/on. by on, i mean on NOT start. the odometer will display the codes.
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
18:58:43
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Not sure a code would appear on the down shift or back side of a shift. This is a first for me on this trany. A selinoid hanging up is illogical to me. But a piston valve in the valve body usually shows up either when going from forward to reverse or on a down shift. Should this be the case you must change the entire valve body as the piston walls will be scored or gouged. Not really a hard job to do. drop the trany pan and your looking right at it. If you have a good dealer you might get it done free if your warranty is gone. Friend of mine got his 94 Dodge ram changed for free at 94,000 miles.
I'm really not familiar with this trany. I'm working off my general knowledge from years of having my own shop. This trany came about after my time ended.
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