Lights there was a light that had trans heat came on and i dont know what that means i own a 1998 1500 4x4

Ck the fuses here is the info if you already haven't.
1-Headlight washer jets
2-Turn signal flasher
3-Headlight washer, glove box light, engine bay light, instrument cluster
4-License plate lights
5-Instrument cluster, heated seats, auto trans display, outside air temp
6-Central locking system
7-ABS
8-empty
9-heated mirrors
10-empty
11-cruise control(auto trans)
12-on board diagnostic system
13-brake lights
14-interior lights
15-power windows, climate control
16-ABS, anti-slip(?)
17-heated door locks
18-right high beam
19-left high beam
20-right low beam
21-left low beam
22-tail and side marker (right)
23-tail and side marker (left)
24-wipers and washer jets
25-blower for heating/climate control
26-rear window defogger
27-empty
28-fuel pump
29-engine timing
30-sunroof
31-tail lights, cruise control, auto trans
32-engine timing
33-cig lighter
34-engine timing
35-trailer receptacle(?)
36-fog lights
37-radio
38-trunk light, central locking system
39-flashers
40-horn
41-empty
42-empty
43-heated seats

Ok there's the numbers. To figure out what the hell that means you have to look at the inside of the cover to the fuse box. left side of dash panel. Good luck.

Most of these use the check trans light to show codes, so if you know how to do the trans "handshake" the light will flash to show you what is wrong.

O/D light on the end of shift knob flashing is a sign theres trouble in the tranny most likely the E4OD trans id have to guess , other than just ck the level and condition (not burnt) of the trans fluid this is a job for an exp trans repair shop as im sure theres no simple "reset" button to fix this

Not your trans. A flashing check engine light means stop immediately sever problem. From your symptoms I think it is a bad ignition coil. Often a failing ignition coil works when idle but fails under load. A failing coil dumps raw gasoline into the catalytic converter resulting in extreme heat and cat failure.

you need trans fluid and filter changed

yes, when you burn your transmission fluid, its just like when you burn your motor oil. Lower vescosity means more friction. more friction, more heat, more heat messes with your sensors inside the trans causing them to send a code to the ecm. do a filter change and transmission flush. clear the code and retest.

there could be a trans or speed sensor problem. I dont know about the light reminder ?? I would have a trans shop check it first.

it may just need a sensor does it have trouble with driveability take it to a shop for analysis dont let them take it apart or nothing like that but have it checked out with a computer

I assume that it is an Automatic Transmiddion. Look on the side of the shifter. There is a button that locks the trans out of overdrive. It is supposed to be used in towing or going up steep hills where additional power is needed.

automatic trans light indicating a problem with tranny could be simple fluid needs to be added or sensor is picking up line pressure issues or overheating check the trans dipstick fluid should be red and not smell like its been left on the stove too long