1998 Dodge Ram shifting problem

1998 DODGE RAM
170,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CANTRALL0301
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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
Feb 24, 2015 at 4:42 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Has the OD light ever flashed? Is the trans fluid clean and full?
Feb 24, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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CANTRALL0301
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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.
Feb 24, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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?
Feb 24, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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CANTRALL0301
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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.
Feb 24, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That isn't true. If the fluid is dirty, then you may have a plugged filter.
Feb 24, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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