My does not want to engage in drive (D)

Tiny
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
My does not want to engage in drive (D). Sometimes the gears will catch in D, and it will go, but other times it just revs and will not catch. It is an automatic transmission and drives decently in R, first, second, and then, when I am already driving in second and shift to D, it drives, but it has trouble taking off from D. I have replaced the 46re transmission. I have replaced the shift linkage, the torque converter, and several other parts. I cannot identify what is wrong. Furthermore, when it is in D and R, it rolls pretty much freely, like it is neutral.
Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the PCM or control relay is having problem but to be sure we should check the wiring. Here is some guides and a wiring diagrams to get us started int he right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017 AT 6:30 PM

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