1998 Dodge Dakota Not shifting/speedometer not functioning

170,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLFISH03
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I have a 98 dakota which has stopped shifting out of first gear until it hits about 4000 prms. In addition the speedometer stays at 0. When the transmission finally shifts the speedometer kicks in and everything functions normally. I don't drive the truck regularly anymore and was wondering if a plugged filter may be the problem. Does this ring a bell with anyone?
Oct 3, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad shift solenoid. Has the check engine light come on?
Oct 3, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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