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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission shift prob.

    transmission Fix Thanks for the info. Pops opted for the dealer fix. Bad shift solenoids and scorched fluid. Valve body was OK. Works as good as new :rolleyes: The tab was 7 bills and some change :--), but he's happy. Merry Christmas
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission shift prob.

    My dad just bought an '02 4x4 AT. The problem is the transmission starts off in 2nd gear. If I pull it down into 1st it takes off fine, If I leave it in drive it starts off in 2nd. It will not downshift into 1st untill I manually pull it down, and then only when it reaches 5mph. We just reset the...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) A/T not working right

    After towing last week I now notice that the transmission seems to shift twice in second and also drive. Don't know if it's really a shift or the TC locking and unlocking. there is a 200+ rpm change as it cycles back and forth. It does this primarily under a no load situation at 30-35 mph. What's up...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) More lift pump ?s

    Just installed new LP and fuel filter. $154. 00 from Cummins and 2 hrs. to r/r both filter and LP. We'll see if it makes a diff. when starting while hot. Geno's garage was a ton of help on their tech. assist line, got gages coming but won't be here for 5 weeks do to back order. Thanks guys for...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) More lift pump ?s

    Thanks Guys for the info. I'm going this morning to the cummins shop in Sacramento to get filters. Also I just cycled the key 3 times to check for codes and all I got was Pdone? Any info on that ? No numbers came up. Thanks again Jeff
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) More lift pump ?s

    I've owned the p/u 4 weeks. Has run great up untill yesterday. '02 with 62K w/ AT. I towed a 4500 lb. boat 400 miles round trip to the coast through 3 or 4 6% grades. Now it takes 4 to 6 revs. to start. LP runs approx. 6+ seconds during WTS cycle. Sometimes it fires right off, other times it...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 1st oil change in new to me CTD

    New to TDR. Just purchased a '01 quad cab that was from an auto auction. It was a lease return, in excellent condt. with 60k miles. I have no history of what oil was used in the truck. Dealer must of changed it before sale as it's clean w/new filter. My question is what oil to use, I'm leaning...
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