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1998 Dodge Ram transmission shifting

Tiny
JIMFRANCIS65
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When I pull out in my truck it shifts from 1st to 2nd with no problems, but in order to get it to shift into drive I have to lift off the gas and then back on the gas. Once the truck hits drive it runs perfectly until I slow and it shifts back into 2nd. Once It goes back to 2nd I have to start the process of lifting off the gas and back on it again all over again.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 AT 4:21 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Check the kick-down cable between the throttle body and transmission. It likely is sticking.
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 AT 5:48 PM
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KEN L
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A weak map sensor or a partially clogged catalytic converter can cause this problem because it created less vacuum inside the engine. Here is a guide to help confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Here is the location of the MAP sensor so you can swap it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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