1989 Dodge Dakota a-500 trans problems

206,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK89122
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my dakota dosen't shift well between 2 and 3, hangs up for long time and now reverse is gone, think that its the direct clutch but suspect something more, please help.
Aug 12, 2008 at 1:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would suggest that you get a transmission specialist to service & inspect the transmission, ask for a full diagnostic test and report you will need to do this before you decide what to do next.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 12, 2008 at 2:31 PM
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