Transmission not shifting?

2005 DODGE DAKOTA
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • AUTOMATIC
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TBOAT13
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Transmission pulls fine but won't shift to next higher gear after takeoff. Also shifter position indicator lights flash.
Oct 15, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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We need to run the codes first, here is a video to help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCpCWEFnTg

Please let me know what codes you find.
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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