Can anyone help with this

Asked by Whiteboy Feb 16, 2022 at 06:18 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 v8 5.9L automatic trans it
drives and shifts fine when driving down the road but
sometimes when at a stop it feels like it's in neutral and
revs up but wont move when I put it in park and start it
back up it takes off fine any ideas?

4 Answers

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Sticky shift solenoids, dirty filter, bad fluid, misreading gear selector switch, transmission control wiring harness out of specs resistance wise.

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Thank you for the ideas I'm going to have a shop look at it tomorrow morning just wanted some ideas of what it could be the transmission fluid is red still so must be one of the others listed

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When an engine has to rev higher than normal before the automatic transmission connects, it's a sign of needed maintenance or a mechanical problem. First, check the fluid. A low fluid level is the most common cause of this, but filthy/contaminated fluid can also do this. A transmission flush and new fluid is pretty inexpensive to do, and will likely correct this. If the transmission has a filter, replace it. Next, if that doesn't correct it, you likely have a defective transmission shift solenoid. On some cars, they're mounted outside the transmission; on others, they're internal. If not a solenoid, you likely have a problem with the torque converter or a clutch pack at the planetary gears. This will require a transmission mechanic to diagnose and will probably lead to your needing a rebuilt transmission.

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At a stop sometimes it will slip out of gear and revs up but wont catch.when I drop it into 2nd gear it catches and goes but doesn't slip while driving its and automatic transmission

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