want2beyounger

Trans won't down shift automatically. I want to do some searching, how do I find out what trans I have in this truck?

want2beyounger

Come on guys, what do I have to do to find out what trans I have in this vehical?

Dr.Dizzle

Contact your local Dodge dealer and provide them with the 17 digit vin number from your truck. They can print out a detailed build sheet with each option the truck has.
You could also try www.dodge.com and click on the "For Owners" area. At that point go to the "About my Vehicle" area and fill in the questions asked about your vehicle.

want2beyounger

Thanks, I couldn't find out what tranny, but I did discover that there are 2 outstanding recalls, one to do with steering linkage.

no_6_oh_no

Well it would help to know if its an auto or manual, build date of the truck, engine rating.

If its an auto and your build date is 01-03 and newer its a 48RE, otherwise its a 47RE if you have an SO or Cali engine. If its a manual we kinda need to know how many gears.

want2beyounger

I guess I should have asked, where on the truck will I get the right info to tell me what trans I have, and where do I look and what do I look for to tell me what engine (So, or Cali). The Date of manufacture is 12-02. According to the build date I have a 47re, right? . Does this now mean that I have an SO engine. and if so, what does "SO" stand for. Once I find out I will update my signature

HMX-1

"SO" stands for Standard Outout, or 250hp, unless its a California special that was detuned to 235hp. "HO" or High Output was 305hp.

Looking on the drivers side of the engine block near the CP3 there is a tag that will tell you what you've got. I found it on my '03 in that spot.


Kris

no_6_oh_no

Good bet its a 47RE and an SO since the 48RE did not go into production until 01-03 and HO was never built the the 47RE.

Like the previous poster said, left side of valve cover at front of the engine will give the ratings.

want2beyounger

Thanks guys. Is this the label? If os, looks like SO, 250 hp.

thebearof

...sounds like the speed sensor in the trans.