While driving 65 MPH the transmission shifted out of overdrive by itself?

Tiny
ARTHUR SWEENEY
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
The button on shifter doesn't do anything. Then trying to get home (45 MPH) transmission hot light came on. I Pulled over and let cool off for 30 minutes. Then I went the rest the way home (15 miles) transmission heat light came on again.
Monday, August 29th, 2022 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It could be the transmission overdrive switch has gone bad which is common. But we need to run the codes to see what comes up, you can get a code scanner from Amazon for about $20.00.

Here is a guide/video to show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is a scanner link:

https://amzn.to/3Qi1SS6

Also, there are fuses that need to be checked # 9 and #14 in the interior fuse panel and # 3 and #1 in the under-hood fuse panel.

Here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here are the transmission wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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All the fuses are good. Switch seems to work today. The OD light comes on and off. Scanned for codes and got a P1740.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 AT 1:21 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Okay, this code P1740 is for the TCC solenoid here is the location of the unit so you can check the connections and if okay replace the solenoid.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 AT 11:33 AM

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