Slipping transmission V10

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livingvine - 11 Sep 2006 04:05 GMT

I just bought a Dodge Ram 2500 with a V10 and automatic transmission.
The transmission nearly always slips in going from 1st to 2nd and just
about sometimes when I just accelerate at low speeds. It also slips as
I am driving on cruise control when I am driving up and down slopes on
the freeway (I think it is shifting into overdrive, not sure). Does
this sound like a PCM problem or do I need to have the transmission
rebuilt? Has anyone else ever experienced this problem. Thanks.

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TBone - 11 Sep 2006 05:13 GMT

How old is it, how many miles on it?

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> I just bought a Dodge Ram 2500 with a V10 and automatic transmission.
> The transmission nearly always slips in going from 1st to 2nd and just
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> this sound like a PCM problem or do I need to have the transmission
> rebuilt? Has anyone else ever experienced this problem. Thanks.

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livingvine - 11 Sep 2006 06:14 GMT

> How old is it, how many miles on it?

The truck is a '99 and has 86000 miles. Incidentally, the engine is an
8L V10.

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Max Dodge - 11 Sep 2006 05:47 GMT

First have the filter and fluid changed. This will show if anything is in
the pan that might be a further sign of troubles. While its open, have the
bands adjusted. The 1-2 shift directly dependant on the front band being
adjusted properly. Check for trans codes in the PCM. If you have a truck
other than a 97-99, you'll be able to do this yourself by turning the key on
and off three times, then leaving it on and reading the odometer display.

After doing all that, see how things go.

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>I just bought a Dodge Ram 2500 with a V10 and automatic transmission.
> The transmission nearly always slips in going from 1st to 2nd and just
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> this sound like a PCM problem or do I need to have the transmission
> rebuilt? Has anyone else ever experienced this problem. Thanks.

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livingvine - 11 Sep 2006 06:16 GMT

> First have the filter and fluid changed. This will show if anything is in
> the pan that might be a further sign of troubles. While its open, have the
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> soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
> -Ed Howdershelt (Author)

Thanks, I appreciate your help.

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