Bernd,
Is the transducer part of the governer solenoid assembly? I was checking on
line and the solenoid assmebly is shown with the harness and connector that
pokes through the case but I didn't see and reference to a transducer.
Thanks for the help.
Dave
In article <200802081430.m18EUphq023709@bent.twistedbits.net>,
bernd@dodgetrucks.org ("Bernd D. Ratsch") writes:
>
>
> The startup issue is the PCM forcing limp mode - not a good thing. Governor
> pressure is what you need to look at before spending any further money on a
> filter/fluid change. If the pressure isn't correct, you'll be needing a
> Governor pressure solenoid (and transducer), plus - check what's in the pan
> and on the magnet once you do have the pan off.
>
> Pressure should read 1psi per mph up to 20mph in "L". At idle, pressure
> should be at "0". If it's jumping around - solenoid is bad. The reason for
> changing out the transducer as well is that it senses temperature (along
> with pressure too). If it's not reading the correct temp, weird things will
> happen (shift points, actual gear selection).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: david.clement@verizon.net [mailto:david.clement@verizon.net]
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 7:12 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: 42RE Transmission Acting Up
>
>
> High folks, been away for some time, my interests have been focused on my
> Barracuda.
>
> Anyway, the tranny in my 99 Dakota has started acting up over the past
> couple of weeks. It started as a whirring noise when it first started up on
> a cold morning and while it was still cold (New England weather) I would get
> a slight flare when shifting into third gear, but once warm it was fine. It
> has now progressed to the whirring is present all the time when moving in
> gears 1-3 and the tranny can't make up it's mind what gear it should be in.
> That is, when accelerating from a stop it will shift from first to second
> fine then shift to third and immediately back to second or first depending
> on how hard I am on the throttle then back into third, it's has done this
> repeatably 2 to 3 times before settling down. Once it's shifted to 4th it's
> fine. It's not setting the check engine light but I haven't checked for
> codes yet.
>
> The other thing that has happened in the past but is not happening now. when
> I first start the engine the check engine light will come on and the car
> tranny will start out in second gear. If I shut the engine off and restart
> it's fine and the check engine light will go out after 3 or 4 start cycles.
> I have checked the code and it has been a tranny code but I don't recall
> what the number was. This usually has happened when there has been a large
> temperature change with a lot of moisture and humidity. I had been pass that
> off as an intermitant connection.
>
> The other thing I notice now is that for as long as I have had the truck (5
> years and 80k miles, total 140,000)I could hear the modulator solinoid
> ticking just before each shift. I am not hearing it now.
>
> Fluid looks good and does not smell burnt, but it's over due for a change
> and filter. I have had ATF+4 in it since I got the truck.
>
> Anyone got any good ideas? I am going to drop the pan and change the oil and
> filter this week end.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Clement
>
>
>
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