I have a 1998 Dodge Durango. My truck was acting good earlier today, but later on it did not want to catch second gear We checked the transmission fluid and the color is fine. We looked to see how much was inside and that was fine, but whats the problem. When it reaches 20 miles it doesn‘t go. If i turn it off then turn it on it‘ll boost off just a lil. What can be the problem I have $500 can that fix the problem??? lol Please give me good news it‘ll really help
This Site Might Help You. RE: 1998 Dodge Durango Transmission? I have a 1998 Dodge Durango. My truck was acting good earlier today, but later on it did not want to catch second gear We checked the transmission fluid and the color is fine. We looked to see how much was inside and that was fine, but whats the problem. When it reaches 20 miles it doesn't.
I've got good news for you, I think I know what your problem is. I had a similar issue in my 2001 Durango. Sometimes it wouldn't want to go into gear, the issue was I had a bad transmission solenoid. It is a component inside of the transmission. I changed it by myself and it was easy, however you do have to remove a few other components to get to the transmission solenoid. You do not need to drop the transmission. You need to remove the pan and components behind the transmission pan. I bought the solenoid from a company in Florida, off of OKorder. Do a search on OKorder and see if you can find it. Good luck.
SELL IT!!! I spent 1300 at a local shop to have my 45RE rebuilt in my '96 Dakota. It failed again 5 times. What a POS that transmission is. All of the dodge truck/van trannys take a crap at about 100K miles. You'll need a total rebuild. The problem is that the dodge dealerships get $2500 and up to rebuild/replace the tranny. You'll learn its worth it to pay a good shop. Some local shops will not be able to build this tranny properly. They don't know how to work on the electronic valve body or the OD section or the special check valve in the tranny's cooler lines. They also use reman cheap torque converters made by Dacco, that don't last long. If you really want to get this truck fixed, I suggest a hobby to go with it such as alcoholism. You'll need a drink when it keeps breaking down. I sold my truck for $1500 with a non-working tranny, and I was so happy to see that SOB leave.
