I agree.Sudden tranny problem to be remedied by a
linkage adjustment? Doesn`t sound right. Steve P.
--- Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com> wrote:
> Sounds like clutch or band slippage.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
>
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Cal Hyer
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 10:20 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Slipping Transmission?
>
>
> '99 V-6 Auto 13,500 miles
>
> Last week, after what should be an easy tow, my
> transmission started to act
> up. When cold, I notice when shifting from 2 to 3,
> the engine revs about
> 400 RPM real quick, then drops back. I took it to
> the dealer (Bill Butler
> in Warner Robins, Ga.) who returned it the same
> afternoon with a ticket
> showing they replaced a solenoid and a transducer.
> and said their equipment
> showed those parts faulty.
>
> You guessed it. When I left, it slipped in the 2-3
> shift just like before.
> I made a U and went straight back to the dealer.
> One of the service writers
> hopped in with me and we went around the block and
> it slipped again. He
> (the SW) says, that's just a linkage that needs
> adjusting because it is
> shifting into 3rd too quickly. It does almost shift
> into 3rd immediately
> after going into 2nd. They couldn't make the
> adjustment right then as they
> had closed the shop. That linkage may need
> adjusting, but I do not see why
> that would cause a quick 400 RPM surge.
>
> What does the DML say?
> TIA, Cal Hyer
>
>
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1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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