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1998 Dodge Dakota 1998 Dodge Dakota trans starting in 2nd

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE DAKOTA
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So my dakota had a tranny leak from the front of the tranny, after pulling the tranny I discovered that the problem was the torque converter had broken the front cap off. I replaced the front seal and torque converter, put everything back together and took it for a test drive. When putting the truck into drive, it feels like its starting in second gear and takes for ever to get up to speed. I replaced the gov press solenoid and sensor, still have the same problem. Any ideas? I'm into the tranny for 400 already, maybe better to get a new one? Thanks for any help
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 2:27 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? Does it shift into other gears properly?
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Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 10:44 PM
Tiny
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Yes engine light came on, read 1757 I believe, looked it up and pointed me to the gov solenoid and sensor. It does shift into other gears but not 1st. Been a little afraid to take it faster than 55.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 3:51 PM
Tiny
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THis is a tough one because you already repaired what the computer said was bad. The only other thing I can think of is a faulty valve body or shift solenoid.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 9:52 PM
Tiny
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Hence my confusion. Think its time for a new tranny. Thanks for the input!
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 1:14 PM
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Is it the original transmission?
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 9:59 PM
Tiny
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Yes I believe it is. When I bought it the guy said he had it rebuilt not long before I bought it.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2010 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
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It shouldn't need replaced then. Chances are the gov is where the problem is coming from. What I suggest it to take it to a trans shop, let them know what "You" want checked, the gov, and see what they find.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, March 29th, 2010 AT 7:48 AM

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