1998 Dodge Ram shifting problem

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Hi I have a dodge ram 1500 1998 and when its cold and I drive 60 mph it shifts in to a gear and the rpm is at 1500 but when I slow down it jumps up to 2500 and then it won't shift back into that gear. And when it is at the 2500 rpm and I'll push the o/d and it just jumps up to 3000 almost please help me
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? Has the OD light ever flashed? Is the trans fluid clean and full?
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
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When I changed the output shift solenoid it went off put it came back on. And no it never has flashed.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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Did you check for trouble codes when it was on? Also, did you replace the output sensor or a shift solenoid?
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
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The sensor I was going to change the shift solenoid but I was told if I do that I could brake the tranny even more if I open the pain up because if there is shavings.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 7:30 PM
Tiny
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That isn't true. If the fluid is dirty, then you may have a plugged filter.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 7:39 PM

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