try replacing the relay under the hood first (fuse box). this may or may not
work but for 7 bucks it cant hurt. It worked for me when i was having
troubles.
>From: Darren Asuncion <dasuncion@gmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: 99 Dakota 44RE - Loss of 2nd gear...questions? (long)
>Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 03:02:45 -0900
>
>
>Hello there,
>It has been forever since I have posted anything on here, but I
>figured you guys would be the best source of help before I take my
>truck to the shop or dealership.
>
>Before I continue with my question, the vehicle involved is a '99
>Dakota 4x4 with a 44RE transmission, and approx. 78,800 miles. I have
>verified that the fluid level is correct, with the fluid looking and
>smelling fresh. I also checked and made sure the throttle valve
>(kickdown) cable was connected and adjusted properly. Anyway, on to
>what happened:
>
>On my way home from running errands tonight, I was accelerating from a
>stop sign when I noticed that my transmission wasn't shifting out of
>first gear. The engine was revving quite high despite the fact that I
>was not stepping very hard on the throttle. I looked down to ensure I
>was not in the "1" position, and it was in fact in "D". Anyway, after
>hitting around 30mph, I let off the throttle and the transmission
>shifted into 3rd gear. From there I was able to accelerate to highway
>speeds, with the OD shift and subsequent TC lockup occurring normally.
> When I would come back to a stop, the transmission seemed to
>downshift back into 1st gear as it should. Upon take-off, I would
>have the same problem with 1st gear winding the piss out of the engine
>until the 3rd gear shift occurred. Again, I would have to feather
>the throttle in order to get the 3rd gear upshift to occur.
>
>I went and did some experimentation. Manual low "1" gear range worked
>as it should. Manual "2" range would give me 1st gear, but NO 2nd
>gear upshift. "D" range would work as described above. Reverse works
>properly. If I attempt to get a 3/2 or 4/2 downshift, the engine will
>just rev freely.
>
>Some history with my truck: Prior to my Chrysler Added-Care
>75,000mile warranty expiring, I had my truck taken to a couple
>different dealerships regarding an intermittent 2nd gear flare-up
>(slipping) upon 2/3 upshift. Sometimes the transmission would dump
>itself into limp-home mode, and illuminate the check engine light when
>this happened. The 2 dealerships could never "duplicate the problem"
>despite the handful of times I took the truck in for this problem.
>The last time I had it in the shop for this complaint (approx 73k
>mark), the dealership installed a new transmission relay and fuse -
>which did nothing to help the problem. I have had the transmission
>fluid changed at approx 15k intervals by only Chrysler/Dodge
>dealerships during the vehicle's lifetime. The last fluid/filter/band
>adjustment service was done at 77,081mi on 27Sep04. I asked if they
>noticed any unusual shavings or deposits in the pan, and they told me
>everything looked just fine.
>
>I know I've typed up a novel, and I'm sorry about that. I guess my
>questions are: What do you think the problem may be (based on my FSM,
>I would think the problem was with the front band), and secondly - do
>you think I stand a chance of getting the transmission warrantied
>based on the fact that I had numerous complaints prior to the warranty
>expiring?
>
>If you could give me your ideas and input, I would greatly appreciate
>it! Thanks in advance!
>
>Darren Asuncion
>Fairbanks, AK (school); Kodiak, AK (home)
>'99 Intense Blue CC, Sport+ 4x4, 5.2V8, 44RE, 3.55 LSD 8.25",
>31x10.5R15LT BFG AT KO
>http://www.as.uaf.edu/~fsdaa1
>dasuncion@gmail.com
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