2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
(FROM NEUTRAL TO
DRIVE OR REVERSE)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Correct level and check for leaks.
2. Filter Clogged. 2. Change filter.
3. Gearshift Li

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO DRIVE OR REVERSE
(VEHICLE WILL NOT
MOVE)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add fluid and check for leaks if drive is
restored.
2. Gearshift Linkage/Cable
Loose/Misadjusted.

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO REVERSE (D RANGES
OK)1. Gearshift Linkage/Cable
Mis-adjusted/Damaged.1. Repair or replace linkage parts as
needed.
2. Park Sprag Sticking. 2. Replace overdrive

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
6. TPS Malfunction. 6. Replace sensor, check with DRBTscan
tool.
7. PCM Malfunction. 7. Check with DRBTscan tool and replace
if required.
8. Valve Body Malfunction

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
SLIPS IN FORWARD
DRIVE RANGES1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add fluid and check for leaks.
2. Fluid Foaming. 2. Check for high oil level, bad pump
gasket or seals, dirt be

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DRAGS OR LOCKS UP 1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Check and adjust level.
2. Clutch Dragging/Failed 2. Air pressure check clutch operation and
repair as required.
3. Front

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
3-4 UPSHIFT OCCURS
IMMEDIATELY AFTER 2-3
SHIFT1. Overdrive Solenoid Connector or
Wiring Shorted.1. Test connector and wiring for loose
connections, shorts or groun

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
SLIPS IN OVERDRIVE
FOURTH GEAR1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add fluid and check for leaks.
2. Overdrive Clutch Pack Worn. 2. Remove overdrive unit and rebuild clutch
pack