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.:huh:
dakota wont shift out of first gear
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I had the Govenor pressure solenoid and sensor replaced and a new filter put on, and all is well, it shifts like new!!!:banana2:
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.
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.
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How did you find out it's a trans relay? Have you droped the pan? What motor is in your truck?
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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.
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.
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Where is the transmission control module located on truck
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Where is the relay located
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Transmission, 44re stuck in first gear with no codes. I'm posting my solution here because it was the first link that came up when I searched for my problem.
I have a 1999 Dakota with 5.2l V8. Transmission was running in limp mode with codes 753 and 1765 when I got the truck. I unplugged the computer to reset it and the codes didn't return. As soon as I pulled the transmission relay those two codes came up again.
Reset the computer again and everything seemed to be working. The next day I drove to work and the tranny got stuck in first gear with no codes. Long story short...the TV cable has a plastic shield that slides over a metal tube at the arm on the transmission. A stickiness built up on the sliding connection. I squirted some silicon lube on there and presto....transmission back to normal. This cable forces the transmission to drop gears, hence why mine was stuck in first gear .. and the engine thought everything was working as expected (no codes). I highly advise anyone to lubricate this cable and arm at the transmission before ever making any adjustments to it.
I have a 1999 Dakota with 5.2l V8. Transmission was running in limp mode with codes 753 and 1765 when I got the truck. I unplugged the computer to reset it and the codes didn't return. As soon as I pulled the transmission relay those two codes came up again.
Reset the computer again and everything seemed to be working. The next day I drove to work and the tranny got stuck in first gear with no codes. Long story short...the TV cable has a plastic shield that slides over a metal tube at the arm on the transmission. A stickiness built up on the sliding connection. I squirted some silicon lube on there and presto....transmission back to normal. This cable forces the transmission to drop gears, hence why mine was stuck in first gear .. and the engine thought everything was working as expected (no codes). I highly advise anyone to lubricate this cable and arm at the transmission before ever making any adjustments to it.
Nice find, thanks for posting that. Could you add a picture of the cable and where you lubed it?
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