1999 Dodge 1500 truck, won't accelerate and tranny won't shift. The fluid is OK, any suggestions?

Answer 1

Sounds like the transmission. Check for a leak. My husband has a 1997 Dodge Ram that had this same problem and he had to rebuild the transmission. A lot of the older model Dodges have this problem, not just the trucks. Don't get no "shade tree mechanic" to fix it, or you will end up in the same situation you are now. You are better off taking it to a well known transmission shop or to your local Dodge dealer.
Also, it could be the catalytic converter that is stopped up. This could sometimes keep the truck from accelerating and shifting. Get under the truck, tap the catalytic converter with a hammer and then drive the truck and see if there is a change. If there is, then your catalytic converter is stopped up. Also, check the back of the muffler to see how the flow of exhaust coming out. Is it a lot or a little? If there is barely any exhaust coming out, it is definately the catalytic converter.
As for the spark plugs, that has nothing to do with shifting and acceleration. If it had a bad plug, it would be skipping but you still can accelerate. The ingnition and the belt would not have anything to do with you loosing power or shifting. If the ignition was bad, it would not crank. If the belt was bad, it would be squeeling and soon pop.

Answer 2

Since it isn't shifting at all, I would guess that it is an input or output sensor on the transmission, but it could be any number of other things.

Also, if the fluid has been changed recently, then the place that changed it might have used Dexron instead of ATF+4 and this can cause problems in a Chrysler transmission.

Best thing to do is take it to the local Dodge dealer and have them look at it. They'll have the know-how and experience working on them to know whether it's a sensor, control module, or something internal in the trans causing your problem.

Many trans shops try to sell a reman unit instead of fixing the current transmission, so I'd have the dealer diagnose it. If the dealer tells yuo it needs a transmission, then you can call around for price quotes on replacing the trans to the trans shops and other local mechanics. If they're a lot cheaper than the dealer, tell the dealer and ask if they can match the price or at least get close to it. If you have it diagnosed but not repaired, they will usually charge a diagnostic fee around $75 or so.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, Dodge brand trucks and SUVs do have a history of transmission problems. Unless you have excellent mechanical skills and access to the appropriate tools and equipment I would highly recommend taking your truck to an ASE certified mechanic.

Answer 4

relies upon the way it relatively is been taken care of. it relatively is different miles for any motor vehicle yet as long as a results of fact the motor has had conventional oil transformations it is going to nevertheless final yet another 60,000+ miles hassle-free. The transmission isn't companies to failure on that motor vehicle yet nevertheless if it relatively is been used for towing, off roading or a lot of city making use of it ought to all right be wiped out. suitable thank you to get an indicator of it relatively is to learn the tranny fluid, no count if it remains advantageous and purple and scents established then it relatively is in all possibility nevertheless wholesome, no count if it relatively is brown and burnt smelling then the tranny in all possibility is high initiating to slide and construct warmth as a results of wiped out grab paks and or torque converter. additionally examine the coolant and engine oil and observe in the event that they are advantageous and sparkling, it relatively is an indicator of ways it relatively is been appeared after and maintained. There are different issues to boot however, at that mileage issues like, U-joints, tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, starter, alternator, water pump, skill steerage and AC compressor will start to positioned on out. you ought to observe if any of those appear like they have been replaced these days or ask for receipts. issues like that ought to truly nickel and dime you to loss of lifestyles on a motor vehicle that age and miles. solid success!

Answer 5

i may be young but i know alot abought cars and trucks. i would look and see if a sparck plug i out. i would also bring it in to a dodge deallership. it may just be a belt wich could cast $10 not in cuoide the labber, but i can be the engion. witch can be prittey icpencive. e-mail me and tell me what is roung. dodge has had a bad reption of having a bad repion of brackion down.

Answer 6

Its probably the transmission, they suck in dodge's. Take it to a good repair shop, and expect a costly repair bill.