2003 auto trans acting funny
04-11-2009, 01:51 AM
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Missed the place where you said it only does it warm.
Does it do it in all gears like 1st and 2nd if you manually downshift?
You said it runs fine otherwise, does it shift on time or are the shifts drawn out and extra firm?
Has the TV cable been adjusted correctly? Readjusted for any change?
I would expect a transmission shop to check the TV cable first, then possibly suggest changing the governor pressure soleoid and transducer next before getting into hard parts.
Then I would expect them to have a flippin' clue about whats wrong! It doesn't sound like they are the sharpest pencil in the box on these trucks. Might consider finding a shop that has some experience with diesel units and see if they can be any more help.
Where are you located?
Does it do it in all gears like 1st and 2nd if you manually downshift?
You said it runs fine otherwise, does it shift on time or are the shifts drawn out and extra firm?
Has the TV cable been adjusted correctly? Readjusted for any change?
I would expect a transmission shop to check the TV cable first, then possibly suggest changing the governor pressure soleoid and transducer next before getting into hard parts.
Then I would expect them to have a flippin' clue about whats wrong! It doesn't sound like they are the sharpest pencil in the box on these trucks. Might consider finding a shop that has some experience with diesel units and see if they can be any more help.
Where are you located?
04-12-2009, 10:58 PM
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It's your torque converter now go see the cashier.
The torque converter is lugging the engine down, like taking off in third gear with a manual trans. This in turn causes the engine RPM to go down. The computer will try and keep the rpm's up by giving as much fuel as needed to do so. If you ever drove a manual trans diesel truck you will know what I'm saying. If you don't step on the clutch pedal that truck will do everything it can to put you through the wall of the shop. 
Got to love a diesel.
The torque converter is lugging the engine down, like taking off in third gear with a manual trans. This in turn causes the engine RPM to go down. The computer will try and keep the rpm's up by giving as much fuel as needed to do so. If you ever drove a manual trans diesel truck you will know what I'm saying. If you don't step on the clutch pedal that truck will do everything it can to put you through the wall of the shop. Got to love a diesel.
04-13-2009, 12:22 AM
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It's your torque converter now go see the cashier. The torque converter is lugging the engine down, like taking off in third gear with a manual trans. This in turn causes the engine RPM to go down. The computer will try and keep the rpm's up by giving as much fuel as needed to do so. If you ever drove a manual trans diesel truck you will know what I'm saying. If you don't step on the clutch pedal that truck will do everything it can to put you through the wall of the shop. Got to love a diesel.
The torque converter is lugging the engine down, like taking off in third gear with a manual trans. This in turn causes the engine RPM to go down. The computer will try and keep the rpm's up by giving as much fuel as needed to do so. If you ever drove a manual trans diesel truck you will know what I'm saying. If you don't step on the clutch pedal that truck will do everything it can to put you through the wall of the shop. Got to love a diesel.
04-22-2009, 02:00 AM
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Ok it looks like im going to need a converter and or valve body after all im not going to be towing all the time with this and when i do do it will be a 24ft enclosed car trailer and dont plan on doing to much hp upgrades maybe just a tuner later on but im wondering what converter i should get?? i found a few on ebay price range $400-$1000 i was thinking of the one for $799 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...Q5fAccessories
and possible doing the upgraded valve body too
and possible doing the upgraded valve body too
04-22-2009, 07:25 AM
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Ok it looks like im going to need a converter and or valve body after all im not going to be towing all the time with this and when i do do it will be a 24ft enclosed car trailer and dont plan on doing to much hp upgrades maybe just a tuner later on but im wondering what converter i should get?? i found a few on ebay price range $400-$1000 i was thinking of the one for $799
If you are not towing all the time you don't really need the triple disk, a good single would suffice. Lowering the stall and a better fluid couping will make a huge difference in driveability. Since that requires some custom work you usually don't get that unless you pay a little more.
Your choice though.
05-05-2009, 01:12 AM
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Not to knock these guys but you never know what you are getting. Considering the price I think I would go with Goerends single disk.
If you are not towing all the time you don't really need the triple disk, a good single would suffice. Lowering the stall and a better fluid couping will make a huge difference in driveability. Since that requires some custom work you usually don't get that unless you pay a little more.
Your choice though.
If you are not towing all the time you don't really need the triple disk, a good single would suffice. Lowering the stall and a better fluid couping will make a huge difference in driveability. Since that requires some custom work you usually don't get that unless you pay a little more.
Your choice though.
08-28-2009, 04:26 PM
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So are the goerends trans and converter combos good?? i know they are better priced than bd performance and suncoast i read some bad things about on here ??? im just gunna buck up and buy trans converter and valve body combo and be done messing with it
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Help.
First I would like to say hello. This is my first post. I found this sight by accident. I own a small local repair shop. A friend brought his 2004 3500 Ram 5.9 auto in with a odd problem I,m am looking for some advise. It is doing the same thing as Bigtony55 is describing. Did you get yours fixed ?. What I found is with the scanner . The TPS, or apps shows the throttle at idle ,in gear at o% butt the calculated load is at 100%. When you come to a stop ,the truck throttles up by it self. When you let off the brake ,it launches for about 10 foot then goes back to normal idle. It feels like you are brake torking it,butt then it lets off. it drives down the road fine.The transmission shifts on the hard, firm side,butt shifts on time.Shifting from park or neutral to reverse or drive is rough to Violante. I checked it with 2 different scanners .No codes. I took it to a friends local aamco . Every thing in the trans appears right. The tork converter lock up solenoid is not being applied when this happens. I and the aamco tecks believe the problem is not in the transmission. It is electrical. Possible Apps. or computer, or connection. Any help would be appreciated .Thanks Joe.
09-05-2009, 08:38 AM
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Hey guys,
I would call Dave at Goerends. He will talk to you about your problem and how to correct it. He will also build you the correct parts that you need for your application. I definitely would not call Suncoast! I've already had 2 of there converters leave me on the side of the road...
Good luck to ya,
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I would call Dave at Goerends. He will talk to you about your problem and how to correct it. He will also build you the correct parts that you need for your application. I definitely would not call Suncoast! I've already had 2 of there converters leave me on the side of the road...
Good luck to ya,
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