The transmission drops out of overdrive when you let it cool off it starts working again.
Jun 5, 2022 at 12:07 PM
When at operating temperature transmission drops out of overdrive
1993 DODGE DAKOTA
JAMES BARRY MANEY
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What happens is the overdrive unit itself wears out which bolts to the rear of the transmission. You will need to raise the truck up and remove the driveshaft first. Here is a guide to help you get started with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how to remove the overdrive unit:
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Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jun 6, 2022 at 6:31 AM
Thanks ken L I will try it! Do you know if this unit is available at a parts outlet?
Jun 6, 2022 at 12:25 PM
I am not sure I think a transmission shop will need to rebuild the unit.
Jun 7, 2022 at 3:03 AM
Thanks for the info!
Jun 7, 2022 at 3:09 AM
Please let me know how it turns out.
Jun 7, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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