1998 Dodge Ram Weird transmission problerm...

1998 DODGE RAM
60,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KINGTUT512
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I have a 1998 Dodge Ram F-1500 with an automatic transmission. I was driving on the freeway heading uphill. All of a sudden the transmission light goes on and it seems like the car went into neutral (engine revs but does not move). I put it into park, turn it off, turn it back on, and shifted it into Drive. Nothing.

I shifted it into reverse and of course it goes into reverse. Second gear... nothing... now for the weird part... I shift it into FIRST GEAR and it goes into REVERSE.

What could be wrong with it? How much would it cost to get it fixed?
Apr 24, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow! that is an odd one. What I need you to do is have the computer scanned to determine what has caused the light to come on. THere should be a trouble code stored that will identify the problem.

The idea that it goes into reverse when plased in 1st leads me to believe the retaining clip in the low / reverse clutch pack has broken. However, I can't be sure without the code.

Have it scanned and let me know what you find.
Joe
Apr 26, 2010 at 1:50 AM
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