How to Fix an Automatic Transmission That Won't Shift - Replace Pressure Solenoid, Fluid and Filter
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- In this video I will be working on a Dodge Ram 1500 that has an Automatic transmission that won't shift past 1st gear, it has a check engine light and the code is P1756 (Governor Pressure Not Equal to Target at 15-20 PSI). I will show you how you can replace this solenoid and also how you can service your automatic transmission as well.
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Just want to say Thank You. Your video saved us $10,000 that is what the Dealer wanted to replace the transmission in our 2004 2500 Dodge truck. My husband and I are both 73 years old we were able to follow your video step by step and now the transmission is working again. Thank you kathy
Dude, thank you. this totally fixed an issue I've had for 4 years. all the mechanics I've gone to said it was the head. I said no way. You're wonderful. did the same on 2 other vehicles and pretty much the same issues. it fixed them. Single mom of 6 with 3 teen drivers. please keep doing your videos. you're very good at doing it. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
FELICIA Nunur God bless you Felicia! You are a strong and smart.
ThePariss333 Single mom/dad apparently with those mechanic skills.
I'm proud of you Felicia !!
@ThePariss333 Ass hat
Always check your codes before taking your vehicle to a mechanic....or even to fix it yourself.
Seriously, I've learned so much from this channel. Never would have I ever thought that I could diagnose and fix my own transmission problems but this week I did just that. Thanks my dude!
A neat trick I recently learned from another channel is to use a few cable ties through some of the bolt holes to hold the gasket in place on the pan. Once you have all the other bolts in place cut the cable ties pull them out and put in the final bolts. I guess RTV holds it in place too but it's not always necessary to use RTV.
How can so many people dislike this video? It's an informational video about a specific vehicle. It's to expand your knowledge. If it doesn't pertain to you, why watch it at all? I don't even own a dodge. I'm here to learn and expand my knowledge about the general mechanics of an automatic transmission. Don't dislike a video like this. It makes no sense
Pl explains Porsche Cayenne
This is how a video should be made, straight forward showed you every step easily. Great job!! Having the same issue so im going to what I learned from your video thankyou!!
i just finished doing this procedure on my dodge durango. i was hesitant to do it because my my scanner didn't give me any codes telling me anything was wrong, but all the symptoms you described were there, thank you for you detailed video. I'm happy that I did the job myself because had a mechanic quote me a price for $500 parts and labor. and so far I'm $104 in parts. I say so far because i broke one of the bolts, but that least of my worries now that I know that my trans is going to be okay.
That accent and that hair... I trust this man
What does that have to do with anything??
Everything
@@perfectchowder BS!! tHE MECHANIC i USED COULDNT FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX my transmission and he talks just like him!!!
Lara Greene but did he have the hair
I was going to say the exact opposite 😂
your channel has educated me greatly, I’m able to communicate w/my mechanic specifically to the serviced needed on my MKIV Supra. Because of you I change the oil, transmission fluid & done other repairs myself. When in doubt or want to learn on a specific topic I always refer to your channel.
Thanks for this video. I bought a '97 Dodge Ram 1500 8 cylinder three years ago. (love it, a real workhorse). Just recently, at 100,000 miles the transmission began to slip, but mostly won't go into overdrive. Sometimes it does - sometimes it doesn't. The gas mileage is still the same, though.
So, I'm going to get brave and replace the pressure solenoid myself. Listing the tools you used is a big help - I like tools.
Thanks again - great job on this video.
Dude you are a hero. My 1999 Dodge Ram 5.9l would not shift it was showing the exact symptoms as this truck. I bought the solenoid because it was inexpensive and was full of doubt but when I got it in it actually worked it shifts finally props to you man
Did you have a check engine light or error code?
I look up videos to repair my truck and bike all the time. You sir, have done the best job I have ever seen! Great video, great explanations, great exactness, and you kept it simple for us garage mechanics. Thank you!
shade tree garage mechanics.
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My chevy tahoe 99 does not go past 25 mph on D. I noticed it was empty on trans fluid and added 2 quarts. it wil drive fine on 2. would this video be my case here? thanks in advance.
I like that you use humor for your work usually I end up getting super mad and use choice words to express lol
I've resolved my problem this way before... your vedio is very clear and understandable.. great job amigo.... cool editing
Thank you, I was about to sell my Jeep Grand Cherokee for parts as I had this problem. I changed out the components as described in this video and it shifts better than before!
GREAT DETAILED VID!!! I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 with 42RE trans that is failing to shift(or slowly shifts) from 1st after coming to a stop.When trans is cold it shifts normally, but when warmed up it has the shift problem. I have heard from others these two parts(solenoid AND pressure sensor) are the first you should replace and also the trans speed sensor('99 uses only one). Thanks! Mike in LA, Calif, USA
Did you ever fix your Jeep my truck does the same thing? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Dude, you were born to teach. Awesome job explaining that so even dumb guys like me can understand.👍🏼
Great job on this video. Excellent pin point instructions. Everyone posting repair videos should watch this and learn how a properly done diy repair video should be done. Great job👍👍
Thank you for the information. My car had the same issue of not shifting out of 1st gear. This was years back, and I took it to a professional to be fixed, but thanks for diagnosing one of the potential culprits, which could save others hundreds of dollars. Your videos are getting better and better. Please keep them coming.
I love the amount of explanation you give...you make it easy to follow along! Thank you! Also is this the same thing for p0700?
That code just refers that you have a transmission problem, it doesn't specify what it is. Look at the description for that code in the scanner, if it doesn't tell you a specific problem like "pressure too low" or something like that, take it to an auto parts place and have the check engine light checked, they'll give you a full diagnose of the problems
Took this man 15 minutes to do this job and explain every MOVE! Meanwhile the shop will charge you for 4hrs of labor😩😂
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@laneesha Well you're paying for the mechanic, you're paying the shop, you're paying the bosses. you're paying for a guarantee. You do that yourself, you'll screw it up and pay for even triple that amount. Or You can get a backyard mechanic, if you're unlucky, he'll screw it up even more.
Called movie magic. Didn't take 15min but completely understand what u mean lol
@@pixiestone4889 Good girl ! Here's a doggie bone.
Gota pay bills bro.
How many mechanics would tell you that you need a rebuild
No specialist would. Definitely not where I work.
All of'em but of course there will be some honest ones that'll tell you for an easy fix (if there's an easy fix) "we charge for what we know not for what we do" some mechanics say.
Guy tried to tell me id rsther get a rebuild before dropping pan
I called a shop and they told me “u need a rebuild” like damn I can’t get it looked at first
95 % of shops have warranties for there work and also won't open a trans that has 150k never serviced and its a Chrysler transmission the worst trans made it will be back over and over again and everytime the shops making 2 hrs rate of work.. someone like me would be upfront and say we change silinoid and filter and fluid no guarantees of how long you'll keep going because its a high mile trans
pretty straight forward.. we should 'clone the mechanic' he seems like an honest mechanic.
First video I’ve ever seen with a road test after replacing a part thank you for that
This guy always has the best information... How come you did not adjust the bands while you had it apart?
Great detail, thanks for the info. At some point most second gen owners will run into this. My 2001 sport only has 76,000 miles and had to do this.
What were your symptoms? Unable to shift out of first gear? Did this fix your problem?
Great job very well done I have a 97 dodge ram 1500 4x4 I need to change the tcc solenoid truck will not stay in high gear any information on video you have on it would be greatly appreciated thank you keep up the good work thanks for sharing
1:37 I almost died 😂😂😂
lol yeah dont do that no more
eldom72 😂😂😂😂😂
I had a friend suggest this as a good test for oil..... he wasn't that bright.
eldom72. Me too... ha ha ha ha... so funny, good thing he didn't edit it out.
It goes to show he is just human... forgetting the difference between smell and taste. lol
Wrong job for taste test huh
Lol "Do as I say, Not as I do!" Classic! Nice video!
Easy to watch and easy to understand. Thanks for making this video!
Hi brother
Please makr a video about the stucking 3rd gare.
I wanna learn it
just by watching this video one time i can now call myself a transmission tech.
thank you.
I do want to put out there that the RE trans in that truck has to be in neutral when checking fluid level. Other than that awesome job.
This is absolutely best video on this subject. I've been searching for about an hour and nothing was relevant or explained well at all. Thank you great job
man, you sure know your transmissions! Thanks for a very detailed and funny video
...great instruction, i enjoyed it. Only comment: when you were showing the console after plugging in the monitor, i didn't know what you wanted me to see...a pointer of some kind would help as you explain what to observe. Thank you, good job...and your voice was very clear to understand.
Hello! Super video! I’m watching this because I just replaced my water pump in my 2002 dodge ram van 3500. It went smoothly and the van started and ran smoother than it ever has. However my transmission is not shifting into 3rd or 4th. Could I have knocked something loose taking the fan or belt off? Any help would be appreciated.
I have an 2010 ford focus 2.0 . It shifts 1st- 2nd- and 3rd good but 4th gear does not kick in..i already had it scan and had to replace solenoid c, but it still won't shift to 4th gear. Can u help me figure out this prob?
Great info man! I have an issue with my automatic trans having a high rpm on accelerating. It revs around 3k to 4k before shifting. I can also feel there a delayed engagement after pressing the pedal. Should I do the same thing what you did, or is there something else to do? I've never changed the trans fluid but on checking the dip stick, its fairly pink. (driven 140k miles)
Our 2008 Aura does this sometimes if the car is driven hard. I suspect the same issue as fluid is only 6 months old and perfect level.
Great job! I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee xj 4.0 litre with an automatic transmission. It down shifts poorly only in the 1-2 lowest gear selection. Is that normal? Thanks
Cool Video. I have the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 5.9 Eng and Eng light came on after jumping over a few road bumps, as a result, I got Eng light with 2 code P 1756 and P 0740. So, In search, i saw your video and from start follow what you recommend....... Start the truck with Eng light still on, checked the trans Oil 3 times, it was at the level where it should be, Than i went and shift the gear from P to N then to D after 5 seconds to 1 after 5 seconds to 2,...move the truck little bit each time on that gear and guess what?
My Eng light went away!
So, Happy.
From now on i would go slow on the road bumps.
This true, I am not kidding. Eng light went away.
Even if in the future i have to go and change it, I would owe it to you for your great Video.
Thanks for giving the torque specs. My almost worthless Chilton's manual neglects pretty much the entire transmission as if it's just extra unneeded metal on a car or truck.
You are the best yet! Although I do not have the 'hand skills' to work on my own 95 Auto. Pontiac Firebird..I keep finding I need to watch to give ideas to these mechsnics...or they do not solve my issues? Where are u located?
You don't always need to replace solenoids.
Juste replace the defective resistors on the the solenoids or resolder cold solder joints on the flex cable and that's it.
Thank you for this video I’m having this exact problem with my car first I thought it was engine problem I have changed almost everything related to ignition still slow so now I know it’s the transmission.
Great video - Clear instructions and all the information you need to get the job done properly - thanks
Awesome video!!! Tip Top!! I have a 1997 Chevy Silverado and it’s driving me nuts! It will only shift out of first gear after it gets warmed up. It will not shift out of first gear until I drive it for about 20-30 mins then it shifts fine. Please help!
2003 automatic 5.7 ram. It drives fine when in Drive, but won't move when put in 1st or 2nd gear. Can that solenoid cause this problem as well?
Thanks for this good, informative video. And for the bit of Opera you included with it!
I'm so old school! I still can't get used to electrical parts being submersed in transmission fluid! I worked with electrical parts most of my life and that just goes against all common sense! What were the designers thinking! Btw...thanks for the video...may be helpful in the future. I have a 2002 Dodge truck. Not sure if it's the same, but I now know transmission repair may be a lot cheaper than previously thought!
thanks man, Mechanic were charging so much for that
excellent. this guy knows his stuff. no need to watch anyone else. i dont.
Excellent video. Just changed my filter and fluid in my my 97 ram yesterday prior to seeing this. Good to know about the solenoid if that shifting problem arises. Please keep the videos coming. What state are you coming from?
When you are checking fluid for a dodge you HAVE to have it in neutral so the fluid is flowing or else it will appear it is over full. Ik this because I work at a transmission shop
Great tip!!! I have always used this technique when checking trani fluid in any vehicle I own. I have a question for you, Gauge Horton, Since you work in a transmission shop. I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2 litre V-8 motor, with 4WD. Yesterday morning, while driving to work, I was approaching a left turn. Coming off a 13 mile stretch at 55-60 mph, obviously, I had to slow down to turn. As soon as I put my foot back on the gas pedal, it was as if my truck shifted itself into neutral!!!. I had to coast to the side of the road, put it in park, wait a few seconds, then put it back in drive. It didn't shift immediately like normal, took about 3-4 seconds, and only stayed in gear about 10 seconds. I lost trani function 4 times like this in a half-mile stretch. I immediately checked fluid level, color, smell. All were spot on. My boss and I attempted to "walk" it through the tree, 1 gear at a time, SLOWLY, to no avail. All I can find for info, help, and troubleshooting is to replace Governor Pressure Solenoid and Sensor Switch, or the whole dang transmission. If you or anyone can help me, I will be eternally grateful. I work in an Auto Parts store so you'd think I could figure this out. I'd rather rebuild carbeurators all day than deal with a transmission issue. Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.
gauge horton any tips for an 08 mountaineer (ford based) locks us from shifting past reverse unless the engine, oil etc is plenty warm then even if we reverse onto an uneven patch of groud the problems even worse. every fluid's been replaced so far if that helps at all
gauge horton : Same on KIAS & HUYANDIs ,gotta be in Neutral.
Unless of course you have a dodge transmission like one on this video like one I have, that when the transmission messes up that neutral becomes 1st gear but not drive, because it won't go into second until you put it in drive. But what really throws me off is it doesn't have reverse anymore, but it also won't go forward while in reverse. Also it jumped forward in park right after you put it in park.
What year will this work on? Is it just the 2001 or
I guess the solenoid failed caused it was clogged? Great vid
Soul-enoid is exactly what it is if that's what you want it to be called buddy I'm a mechanic myself and you I know actually do a well job and understand the engineering and technicalities of an engine or basic vehicle knowkedge you got a descent soul inside so keep up the good work over there
seriously good tip with that epoxy spray idea. why leave a 0.5mm scratch there which could create an annoying leak when you can just spray $0.20 worth of epoxy on there and wait 30 minutes? great tip. never seen it before.
Thanks brother I cleaned my solenoid and it worked as well did a dam good job of it with the change in filter exc. It all worked out and I pray that it continues to work... and did it all under an hour... thanks for the intell...
Hey hope your great ! I have a 1998 sentra, I shift into reverse it works perfectly, but when I shift into any of the drives it won't go, but at times it does catches drive, and then it's perfect till I turn the car off. When I turn it back on it does the same again some time I just put it into drive and accelerate really soft and it catches drive and then it runs perfect again, thanks for your help!
Simple to the point video! Well put with easy visual and verbal instructions. Felt like a student in mechanic 101 for transmission class. Congrats and have a good one!
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Thank you sir for the video. How many quarts did you add into the transmission?
Awesome video! The details and info - Really enjoyed the viewing the taste test and gasket goo!!
Good, interesting and very didactic video, I have a dodge ram 2500 year 2004, error scanner 0748, should also change the solenoid or could be another problem.?
I’m stunned by the amount of access.....I’ve a 92 Dakota 5.2/auto and it’s either a fight, tiny hands needed or drop the exhaust...and not a bunch of access to that
You forgot to mention about the magnet inside of the oil pan you can clearly see it at the minute 4:25 that is very important matter fact you forgot to put it back-other than that is a good video
good catch
Not very good with cars but your vids help me out a lot homie.
I have a 1993Chevy van g20 5.7L
Just replaced the transmission
But now sometimes works perfectly
And some times won't do nothing. Like I can shift and won't catch a spedd from reverse to the Las speed.
Than I turn it off
Wait a few minutes
Turn it on again
And trainy is back in business again.
Hi my friend, I have a honda accord 95 and it has a bad problem. I can't have reverse when the engine is cold. I need to wait 3 or four minutes. After the engine gets hot, the reverse goes normally any time. What do you think it is? The same like you shown on this video? Thank you. I like so much all your videos.
I did this to my 97 dodge ram yesterday and now I got first and second gears issues I'm not sure if my transmission is done or I can do something else but not rebuilt the transmission
Try grounding your firewall to the negative of your battery. Your problem may be electrical as in your transmission isnt receiving the signal to shift correctly because may be distorted by something.
Good job ... can you do a ford excursion limited diesel V8 6.0
I'm having issues with transmission
1:33 was not expecting a joke from this guy as he was talking seriously. 😆
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500.shifts into reverse but wont go.any help would be appreciated
I have the same issue with reverse have you fixed this issue????
Trade it in on a Ford!
Hi sir thank you for your video I have honda jazz automatic 2004 but first gear doesn't change or it is hard to change so what should I do please. Thank you so much
wow. amazing. looks easy for you to do.
my transmission is delay when changing on gear 1 to 2 only when moving fast. but when i'm moving slow, it change gear very smooth from 1 to 2. the rest is fine. gear 3, 4. what do you think is the problem?.
Haha i laugh so hard when he pretended you should taste the fluid, good job...
Thanks lot it worked on my 97 ram 1500 back in business
Tim Gomez I have a 97 ram 2500 and am wondering if it’s the same issue.
Great video! my Taurus is in desperate need of this procedure
So if you refilled it in park the unit was sent out low on fluid, there are directions stamped on the dipstick, check it out...
I loved your video. Quick advise needed. I have a 2007 Honda Accord 4 cylinder with 5 speed Automatic. Car has 42,000 miles on it. When car is driven on cold day without warming up engine, transmission shifts rough from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 for the first few shifts. If engine is first warmed up for 3 minutes before driving, then transmission shifts much better. I had transmission fluid flushed and changed at Honda dealer. It didn't help. What would cause this rough shifting when transmission fluid is cold?
that is a great information video. my 2500 is lazy shifting out of third and second gear but not all the time. I am going to try what you suggest. they wanted to put a new trans in my truck. Again THANK YOU
I'm getting P0731 on my 09 Jeep Wrangler automatic trans. Trans oil is dirty looking. I think I'm gonna change the oil and filter in it this weekend. What are your thoughts?
You said when transmission oil is over filled you experience no shift of gears, what if the oil is low below the maximum mark?
These only have a pcm not a trans module. Dont be a parts changer. Do these all the time. Continuity check works the best on the solenoid. Make sure you have the 5v goin to computer and make sure the computer is sending ground to the assembly. If that check is ok pop open the pan.. Disconnect the pressure solenoid then do a resistance check if there is resistance then replace the solenoid. If no resistance and you have continuity then replace filter and clean the screen. Also if your wiring and electrical side is good then a flush would be best before replacing filter and cleaning the solenoid screen. Also check for closed looped system when checking fluid lvl
I notice you use the Autel and it seems like a great unit for the money. How do you feel about the Verus Pro? Seems like a great and poweful unit but the price is crazy! They want like 5x more money. More money than a lot of the cars you're working on are worth.
That is exactly what mine is not doing, shifting. Thank you soooo much. It looks a bit scary but I think it's doable.
well i have a 99 Chrysler 300 m i think a 42 LE transmission putting out code P1781, yet i do not know where the OD pressure switch is, if it's in the valve body and replacing it would fix the problem. many video's say if you have a question..yet no reply. I would go with a quick reply as "yes it is in there ,replacing it would take care of it"..
most trans dipsticks give instructions on checking the level right on the dipstick...pause the video@ 1:15 or so, you can read it says to check idling in neutral on this vehicle.
The transmission on my car has a delayed shift from 2 to 3 gear after driving for about 20 miles or so. However the problem does not occur during the first few miles of driving. The delay will only occur from 2 to 3 gear. Can a bad solenoid be the cause of this?
Did you ever fix your car mine is duing the same?
I need to find out all signs of a bad pressure solenoid! I'm having different problems but my code says this is the cause of problem! Great video though!!
aHHHH i FOUND IT!! 😁👍
Another issue these have is the kick down cable arm on transmission gets Rusty and doesn't move properly the return spring also rusts not allowing arm to return .this causes the transmission to not up shift properly
Many thanks mate for all of your videos, they are beneficial. let talk about my car issue if you don't mind, I just bought a nissan xtrail t30 which has an automatic gearbox issue. the man who i bought the car from said, since my son changed the gearbox oil, the car couldn't move a mm forward or back. from your experience, can you please tell me what i should do. thanks a lot.
Would this solenoid affect a trucks ability to drop into a passing gear? My 2001 Ranger shifts smooth, perfect, but I have no passing gear no matter how far I depress the gas pedal. Tx!
Thanks a lot bro for taking out your time great video awesome detailed information really appreciate it help save me money. And put more food on the table for my family and help others in need God bless.
In my 01 dodge pickup 1500 the transmission doesn’t want to go into gear till the motor has ran a couple of minutes. But works fine after that. What could cause this. I’ve had this problem for years since I had work done on transmission. I hope you can help me
I was replacing my shift control selnoid in my 09 1500 dodge ram i got everything back together but my dash is showikg my transmission stuck in reverse
which kind of scanner do you recommend me to get a transmission code?
I recently hit the median/divider. Hit the transmission pan and leaked oil. I drove it and still changed gears as good. I had to force the shift to Park to remove the key. Any feedback on what could be damaged?
I have a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe with the 2.4L GDI engine. My transmission is stuck in 2nd gear but I can shift it manually in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear when I'm driving. What do you suggest I do?