We have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. All forward gears work but has no reverse at all.Fluid is full and red does not smell burnt.What could it be?Also what engines and trans. interchange between the 5.2L and 5.9L v8 engines?And what years interchange?
Everything is working properly except no reverse at all.does not even move the wheels when they are off the ground.Everything is working properly except no reverse at all.does not even move the wheels when they are off the ground.
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check the trans fluid level and whether the fluid is red and clear or burnt looking like oil. You might want to relist this problem with more information. Like if trans will shift into forward or reverse, if all forward gears work, does the trans downshift upon stopping, does it make noise, will the engine rev up and the car just stands there, etc.
A bad torque converter is the link between the engine and the transmission. It usually is either good or bad and not intermittent. If you relist by answering the above items another Expert may be able to solve this for you.
sounds like the reverse band in the transmission has gone have you checked the fluid level if its ok dose it look black and smell burnt if so you need to have it checked out
so you tell me that transmission works in reverse but not in the forward gears i would check the level first and smell the oil is it burnt or nice red coluor it sounds like a tranny that is burnt but check levels first and the colour black dark brown not good red ok and smells bad tells a lot
Hi, have you checked the fluid level on this ? If the fluid smells burnt and is brownish in color most likely the first and reverse clutch has burned out, or the rear reverse band may need adjusted.
If your fluid is a mid to dark brownish color it may need rebuilt and if it smells burnt also.
The reverse and first gear shift work off the same clutch pack inside the transmission and off the reverse band as well. Also if by chance the reverse band spring is broken or the piston push rod has broken will cause loss of reverse too. The forward gears will still work but may get sluggish and take time to engage over time.
Just curious, what the condition of the transmission fluid when you toook it out ....... was it a cherry red color, smelling sweet, or a brown/blackish red color smelling burnt ????
You mean check the fluid?
You will run the vehicle to operating temperature and make sure the transmission has shifted in drive and reverse gears. Once it is at operating temp, you will park on level ground, place the shifter in NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. You may now pop the hood and remove the transmission dipstick, wipe it clean re-insert it into the transmission dipstick tube and pull it out again. Look at the level of the fluid on the stick. Look at both sides of the stick and the lowest level mark on the stick is you transmission fluid level.
When you are checking the transmission take note of the color of the fluid. It should be a reddish pink color and not have a "burnt" smell. If the fluid is turning dark red, orange-ish, or darker the fluid should be changed. Also is the fluid smells burnt or has small metallic particale in it, it should be changed. The mopar ATF does have an odor but it is not offensive or burnt smalling when the fluid is in good condition.
Assuming its an automatic. Check the Transmission fluid first and foremost. Follow the instructions on the dip stick. If the fluid turns out alright then sorry to say but the clutch plates inside the transmission are going out. Transmission fluid could smell burnt. I had a 2000 ram and at 82000 miles thats when it started doing the same thing. I drove it til it wouldn't move forward or back.
More than likely the forward clutches are burnt,causing the no forward movement problem.Remove the transmission dipstick and smell the fluid,if it smells like burnt coffee then you need the transmission rebuilt.
sounds like just bad luck
Its like the reverse band needs adjusting so make sure tranny fluid is clean no bunt smell
if its discolored or smells burnt then its clutches & bands!
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