moves fine in reverse but if I put it in drive it will not take off

110,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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My truck is the 1500 model. About 500 miles ago I replaced the transmission and used all synthetic fluids. then the rear end went out so I went and got one from a junk yard. it was out of a 1996 because it was out of a 1996 the plug for the ABS speed sensor on the hogs head was not the same. so I put a new one in for a 2001 and now the ABS light is on the brake light is on. It moves fine in reverse but if i put it in drive it will not take off. However, if i pull it down into first it will take off with full power then i can shift into second and third. any suggestions on what it could be? oh yeah and the speedometer is about 15-20 mph off.
Mar 12, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a shaft speed sensor that is not working right. but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up.

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
May 1, 2021 at 11:18 AM
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RAMITNATION
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There is no check engine light.
May 1, 2021 at 11:18 AM
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STRAILER
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Is the gear ratio the same as the old differential? The speed being off sounds like the problem can we run the ABS codes to see what comes up. here is a video:

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

Please run down this guide and report back. I would run the engine codes as well even there is not a light on. you can have pending codes which can point us the right direction.
May 1, 2021 at 11:18 AM
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