What would cause a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.9 L to hesitate going into reverse?

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DAVID36
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When you put it in reverse you have to wait about 30 sec for it to go into reverse and it shifts in realy hard.
Apr 26, 2012 at 12:07 PM
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FIXITMR
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does goosing it speed the process up any?
Apr 26, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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DAVID36
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Yes goosing it does speed up the process.
Apr 27, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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FIXITMR
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do it consistantly or just when cold/warm?
Apr 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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DAVID36
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It mostly does it when you first start it up.
Apr 28, 2012 at 10:13 AM
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FIXITMR
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make sure the TCM has the latest programming update.
Apr 28, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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