1995 Dodge Ram Not sure of the problem

143,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JONESY75
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I picked this truck up 3 years ago with about 128,000 miles on it. I noticed when I put in reverse, every now and them there seemed to be a delay, and then a violent thud followed letting me know the truck was ready to go in reverse. That problem has basically gone away, but now the truck seem to rev very high between 2nd and 3rd gear and lately it tries to die when it is in a low idle. I was hoping to find out if you guys had any idea before I take the truck in. To be honest I am afraid the tranny is taking a dump and the truck is not worth the cost. Any ideas?

Kris
Mar 8, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Kris:
The trans has shift solenoids in the trans that can go bad. They can cause a delayed shift or what you described. Also, has the check engine light ever come on?

Joe
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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