Tansmission downshifts by it self

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pyager1@gmail.com - 12 Jul 2006 14:33 GMT

I have a 98 ram 1500 4x4 5.2L auto. Here's the problem, driving along
is ok most of the time. but sometimes it seems fine then I let off the
gas and when it slows to below 50mph it hits third then secound. i give
it the gas and it may shift or not and if it does it hits hard, also it
may make 3~4 shifts in a three secound time frame. No codes. about a
year ago i replaced the speed sensor and tps. I have reset the computer
so many times now i it does it on its own.
this problem is not always there. I can go for one, two and even three
weeks, but then it may do it for days on end.
any help would be great
thanx

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Max Dodge - 12 Jul 2006 23:16 GMT

Codes should be there for governor pressure solenoid and transducer, since
thats what this sounds like. However, in the 98's, you couldn't get codes by
simply operating the key, you have to use a scanner.

I suggest you scan it at the time the problem happens, and see if it shows a
code. Regardless, I think a thorough check of the governor solenoid and
trasnducer are in order, as this is a fairly common problem in these trucks.

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>I have a 98 ram 1500 4x4 5.2L auto. Here's the problem, driving along
> is ok most of the time. but sometimes it seems fine then I let off the
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> any help would be great
> thanx

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