Trans issue

torque beast · Sep 9, 2015

I'm about over this truck. I have taken for updated flashes. Changed my trans tune several times and even went back to stock and still get the shift flair from 2nd to 3rd. It will flair and drop to 1st then shift straight to 4th. I have read about solenoid issues. Question is how hard are they to change out and can I do it or does dealership have to program? One last effort before I go back to a dodge.

Ps, It only does it after the truck sits for a bit. After the flair on initial take off it won't do it again until truck is shut off again.

torque beast · Sep 9, 2015

Anyone done this?

sootie · Sep 9, 2015

what year? What tunes?

torque beast · Sep 9, 2015

12. My tunes, h&s tune and stock. Does it with all

torque beast · Sep 9, 2015

Searching it looks like the fix is either changing solenoid or the whole valve body. Not sure. If so, can I do it or does a dealer have to program?

Platinumf250 · Sep 9, 2015

Mine is in the dealership right now for the same issues. Mine were 4-5 flair at first then finally it wouldn't go past 3rd. P0771 is the code that finally popped up saying solenoid stuck off. I'll let you know in a day or two what was done to fix it. I believe you can drop the pan to get to them, don't quote that though.

torque beast · Sep 9, 2015

Great, yea if you don't mind, let me know what you find out. Thx

anth · Sep 10, 2015

You might hit up Morgan over at Midwest diesel auto. I'm sure he could answer your questions.

Platinumf250 · Sep 11, 2015

Well mine is getting new overdrive clutches and band. Said the p0771 code was a default code saying the tcm is activating the solenoid but the trans is not responding correctly. Didn't say anything about replacing the solenoid.

torque beast · Sep 11, 2015

anth said:
You might hit up Morgan over at Midwest diesel auto. I'm sure he could answer your questions.

I will try calling again. I know he is super busy but still have not been able to talk to him yet. I have been trying to get info on his vgt turbos so I can upgrade. I will ask about the trans as well when I talk to him.

torque beast · Sep 11, 2015

Platinumf250 said:
Well mine is getting new overdrive clutches and band. Said the p0771 code was a default code saying the tcm is activating the solenoid but the trans is not responding correctly. Didn't say anything about replacing the solenoid.

That doesn't make sense to me. Sounds like they are repairing damaged clutches but not the cause

Buck1 · Sep 13, 2015

I did the solenoids in mine. Very easy. Tricky thing is you have to know the codes of your solenoids as there are multiple choices for each slot. I had the Flare issue and it solved it probably 50k miles ago.

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torque beast · Sep 14, 2015

Buck1 said:
I did the solenoids in mine. Very easy. Tricky thing is you have to know the codes of your solenoids as there are multiple choices for each slot. I had the Flare issue and it solved it probably 50k miles ago.

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Just remove the pan or did you have to remove the valve body?

Buck1 · Sep 14, 2015

Just the pan.

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torque beast · Sep 14, 2015

Buck1 said:
Just the pan.

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Ok. I am waiting for a trans specialist at the dealer to call me back. Was told it will be covered under warranty.

Buck1 · Sep 14, 2015

10 4. I have the service manuals and happy to send pics of the pertinent pages when I get home. There is a TSB on it that was referenced in a previous thread IIRC.

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torque beast · Sep 14, 2015

Buck1 said:
10 4. I have the service manuals and happy to send pics of the pertinent pages when I get home. There is a TSB on it that was referenced in a previous thread IIRC.

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I appreciate that. I may need that depending on how the conversation goes. Some of the dealerships experts I would not let touch my truck with a 10 foot pole. If he knows his stuff I'll do the warranty if not I will do it myself