dakota wont shift out of first gear

[bobjim]

i have a 2001 dodge dakota that wont shift out of first gear, i found out it was the trans relay but when i replace it it will only work for a short time and if i remove it all together my truck will shift but a little sluggish. what could be making this happen? thank you for your time, hope someone has some good advice for me.

[BrileyR]

Won't shift out of first gear at all, any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Briley.

[MrMcQ]

At WOT my truck almost hits redline before it'll shift outa 1st, i even have to let off the gas to get it to shift, other then that... i figure it's just the 123k miles on it...


01, 4.7, 45RFE, 4x4

[BrileyR]

I had the Govenor pressure solenoid and sensor replaced and a new filter put on, and all is well, it shifts like new!!!

If anyone in the Columbus, Ohio area needs a good transmission shop, check out Rushman Automotive in Hilliard, 614-850-0808. Super nice guys, and they only sold me what I needed and not a full rebuild.

Briley.

[BPKOTA98]

Originally Posted by bobjim

i have a 2001 dodge dakota that wont shift out of first gear, i found out it was the trans relay but when i replace it it will only work for a short time and if i remove it all together my truck will shift but a little sluggish. what could be making this happen? thank you for your time, hope someone has some good advice for me.

How did you find out it's a trans relay? Have you droped the pan? What motor is in your truck?

[schusterjo]

ya what engine you have? that would help us alot because there is a big difference between the two option. 4.7 is a 45RFE and a 5.9 is a 46RE.. need to know that information before any possibilities can be suggested.

[bobjim]

my dakota has a 4.7 v8 i did drop the pan but everything looked fine i have been doing some trouble shooting and tracing wires and i believe it the transmition control module ill change it this week and hope for the best. ill also reply if it worked or not but if you have any suggestions let me know it will be appreciated thanks.

[BPKOTA98]

There is a problem w/ the 45rfe (545rfe) breaking the plate on the side of the valve body. It can cause your excat problem, also there is updates for the soleniod pack & cam assembly.

[bobjim]

i just changed out my transmission control module yesterday and replaced the transmission relay and all my problems went away as soon as i started my truck. thank you all for your input and help.