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Why is the clutch on my Dodge Ram not working?

Why is the clutch on my Dodge Ram not working?

Overdrive Clutch Failed: Disassemble overdrive and repair as needed. This could be related to the rebuilt overdrive unit. Your call on whether you want to condemn the O.D. unit. Eliminate the other, easier possibilities first before isolating the O.D. clutch as a candidate.

What to do if your overdrive unit is not working?

The worst strain on these 48RE units or any automatic O.D. transmission like it is the shifting in and out of overdrive under load. I recommend switching or locking out O.D. on long upgrades; slow down to accommodate 3rd gear rather than allow shifts back and forth between 3rd and O.D.

Why is my 4L60E not shifting into overdrive?

As the 4L60E ages, one of the most common problems that it develops is that it won’t shift into overdrive anymore. Without overdrive, your vehicle turns into a time machine and takes you back to an era where it was the norm for a vehicle to scream down the highway at 3000 RPM.

What to do if you lose Overdrive and lockup solenoid?

Common problem with 47RE & 48RE transmission is to lose Overdrive {4th} gear or Lockup of torque converter To replace this solenoid you must remove pan and filter. MTS recommends replacing pan and filter at the same time If you have any concern whether this part fits your vehicle, please contact us.

Overdrive Clutch Failed: Disassemble overdrive and repair as needed. This could be related to the rebuilt overdrive unit. Your call on whether you want to condemn the O.D. unit. Eliminate the other, easier possibilities first before isolating the O.D. clutch as a candidate.

What are the most common problems with a Cummins transmission?

Some of the most common problems with this transmission involve being stuck in a gear, failure of the torque converter to lock, or hard shifts. These problems are known to make successful mods to this transmission nearly impossible. That is largely due to the small size of the transmission’s shafts, clutches,…

As the 4L60E ages, one of the most common problems that it develops is that it won’t shift into overdrive anymore. Without overdrive, your vehicle turns into a time machine and takes you back to an era where it was the norm for a vehicle to scream down the highway at 3000 RPM.

The worst strain on these 48RE units or any automatic O.D. transmission like it is the shifting in and out of overdrive under load. I recommend switching or locking out O.D. on long upgrades; slow down to accommodate 3rd gear rather than allow shifts back and forth between 3rd and O.D.

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