please help my boss just caught me on this website and said i wouldnt get into trouble if i could help him with his problem the truck will shift from 1st to 2nd but then will not shift out of 2nd into 3rd without letting out the gas the colder it is the worst it is


truck info 1996 ram1500 4x4 with a 318 gas v-8

 

come on guys help me out here!

danny

 

Mine did something like that when I had it I think they said they replace the fornt pump. THe week prior they replace the tq converter and valve body. I wish i could help you a little better.

 

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This have a 46RE or a 46RH in it? either way I think it is a govenor problem. If it is a RH the mechanical govenor needs to come out and check for binding and a worn sleeve that it rides in. If it is a RE then it needs a govenor pressure sensor and solenoid. A shift kit would be a good thing too while you are there.

 

The 96 has a electronic governor. Most lilely is gov pressure solenoid sticking and not allowing gov pressure to build satsifactory. Genrelly replace solenoid and transducer as a pair. It is generally difficult to determine which is causing problem. Droping pan to replace two components will give opportunity to inspect for debris and adjust bands.

 

The early trans had problems with the inner lip seal in one of the drums shrinking. The only way to fix it is to rebuild, and use the updated aftermarket gasket set.

Aaron

 

How about the TPS ?? Do a search here for the Throttle Position Sensor..Mine would not shift out of 2nd gear..put a new TPS in and was good to go !!! There are pricy.. Let us know what it was...

 

I might be way off target...

...but my buddy had a work truck, '95 gasser, that didn't like to shift until it warmed up...

changed the filter, and all was good.