Hard Shifting?

Infekt · Mar 2, 2011

So just asking if anyone has experienced this with a 04 or newer.

Jump in the truck and headed to work. Tranny is cold, engine is warm (comand start) Truck is running normal. Few miles down the road, truck shifts, and BAM very hard shift. Now it may be the only time it does it for a few days. No check engine light.
A few days later, or the next day, (has only happend a handfull of times) and BAM it does in on a down shift while Im slowing.

Now I know I have a fully computerized Tranny. No shift cables or anything. Truck only has 60k on it, and I changed out the fluid about 25k ago. Fluid is up and no leaks.

Im guessing a sensor or a shift solenoid is going. Guessing it may be a voltage thing, and its just withing range the the computer doesnt see a problem yet. But I dont want to wait till there is a problem and BAM there goes the tranny...

I have it going into a shop to hook it up and check all electrical. As Im guessing it isnt internal.

But any comments would be appreciated.

04 4.7

Infekt · Mar 5, 2011

Well testing came back negative. Cant find any issues. Sensors are pushing the correct voltage. Kinda bums me out. Was hoping for a issue. Went to Dodge, and they dont seem to be familiar with my issue.
Lucky I still have a few months of warranty. But that doesnt mean much if it doesnt show any issues to anyone other then me!

Shatto · Mar 5, 2011

I suggest you go to another dealer, on the theory that they may have better equipment and technicians and willingness to diagnose problems. Five stars no longer has meaning.

Document everything you do with the fools, you may need to get drastic.

Get an oil analysis, and that will narrow the problem to electronics if it comes back clean.
My Dakota had to have the solenoid package replaced. Could be your problem.

bigjv123 · Mar 6, 2011

I see in your sig you have a transgo shift kit...who installed it? that may be your culprit

Shimrra · Mar 6, 2011

needs better clutch control is all

Chad7531 · Mar 6, 2011

Shimrra said:
needs better clutch control is all

Sounds like this is an auto and comes and goes.

Shimrra · Mar 6, 2011

Chad7531 said:
Sounds like this is an auto and comes and goes.

Infekt · Mar 7, 2011

Transgo was installed by one of my mechanics. He used to be a Dodge mechanic, now works for John Deere with me. The shift kit has been in there since 10k km. now at 63. I honeslty dont think thats the issue.

I will take a oil sample and send it off. We do oil sampling at work. And its a great Idea. Thanks for it Shatto

Infekt · Mar 29, 2011

Well I figured out my issue. Last week while driving a get a real funny sound coming from my rear end. That was the final piece of the puzzle. I pull of my rear pan to find my Auburn posi broke, springs hanging out, a piece of the housing broke off and had been run through my crown a few times.

I would guess that the bang or hard shift, was really a piece going through the dif. What suprises me is that it only happened a handfull of times. So I was lucky. I will be replacing the crown and pinion this weekend. it was a little scared up. She drives fine, but dont need any issues.

I was a bit disapointed as its the second time my Auburn had blown up. The first time the housing fell apart no damage was done, and they replaced it. This time im not expecting anything, although I only had 15k km on it since I replaced it.... I have a stock posi that I will put in for now, and figure out what I really want back there.

Shatto · Mar 30, 2011

Infekt said:
Well I figured out my issue. Last week while driving a get a real funny sound coming from my rear end. That was the final piece of the puzzle. I pull of my rear pan to find my Auburn posi broke, springs hanging out, a piece of the housing broke off and had been run through my crown a few times.

I would guess that the bang or hard shift, was really a piece going through the dif. What suprises me is that it only happened a handfull of times. So I was lucky. I will be replacing the crown and pinion this weekend. it was a little scared up. She drives fine, but dont need any issues.

I was a bit disapointed as its the second time my Auburn had blown up. The first time the housing fell apart no damage was done, and they replaced it. This time im not expecting anything, although I only had 15k km on it since I replaced it.... I have a stock posi that I will put in for now, and figure out what I really want back there.

Use Amsoil.

99sporty · Apr 3, 2011

Auburn posi/limited slip diffs suck ass. I had one in a 4x4 and might as well been an open diff. Anything other than flat level ground and it would not work one bit. Where this is your second unit and you don't think they will do anything for you I'd chock it up to experience and pony up for a different brand.

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