1996 Dodge Ram shifting

1996 DODGE RAM
231,116 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENDEMO
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While driving my truck, i smelled something like an electrical burning smell briefly. Soon after my transmission would not shift into third or fourth gear on its own. I changed the atf and filter. I did not find any shavings or anything wrong with the transmission. Is there a sensor that could have burned out?
Apr 13, 2008 at 2:10 AM
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MERLIN2021
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There should be a fault code stored if thats the case, autozone will read the codes free, post the codes here...
Apr 13, 2008 at 2:15 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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The smell may be a clue, check all the wiring to and from the transmission including connectors looking for a possible wiring issue. Should check the codes to see what is in there to help narrow down the source.

That transmission requires the atf+4 fluid NOT dextron.
Apr 13, 2008 at 2:18 AM
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