Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) '96 Turbo diesel

[benderbrew]

Had many auto trans complete by a very reputable and racing shop for especially Dodge Trannys. They said my "Kick down"cable is stretched and there is no adjustment. They also report they have been unable to find a replacement even calling various Dodge Dealerships. I've looked on eBay and they show a year before and after, unless I managed to miss one. Regardless, I assume they know what they are talking about and there is no adjustment. If the above is true, can anyone here direct me to where I may get a cable? Been without my truck for a month now. thanks so much


Len

 

[The patriot]

Are you sure there is no place to set the adjustment on this?
Last time I messed with one of these was on my 87 grand national when I did the transmission.
It's been a while, but there was a ratchet type thing by the T-body that you can "set" the adjustment with.
I have no ideas on the CTD because mine a a 5 speed.
Just thinking out loud. Look at the mechanism, there may be a way to take out the slack. It wont be by the book, but what's your alternative?

 

[Missouri Mule]

Try calling trans shops that beef the re auto trans up. *dtt goerend, suncoast, ats... . Look at the ads in the tdr magizine.*
How long is it how thick. Is it. If your in a big city or near one there will be a business that can make.
There was a ac shop for cars that could check your speedometer/speed on roller machine simalur to dyno.

They also made speedometer cables.

 

[JStoll]

is there a symptom you are having? what is it you are trying to solve? Im sure through the dealer you can find a trans TV cable
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Ram-2...ly-/191813826521?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

94-98 its not 96 specific it covers a range of years

this is the cable you are looking for
take care
JAK

 

[Simplysmn]

I have a cable if you still need one .

 

[benderbrew]

Thanks so much for the replies. So is the throttle cable and the Trans cable two different cables? If they are, well, I've seen up to 96 and from 97 on for "kick down" cables

Thanks so much

Len


Len

 

[JStoll]

yes they are different... one opperates the "throttle" and the other controls shift points for the first 3 gears as well as line pressure,
the TV cable I put a link to is the correct cable... you are mistaken about the year split...
JAK

 

[benderbrew]

Thank you for staying with me on this. I have no stink'n idea how a lot of this stuff works. Thanks again.
Having said that, where do I get the proper kick down cable please?

 

[Truckzilla]

I'll lurk on the side and follow. Mine is a 1996 auto too, and though I have torque to easily run 4th at 20mph, my transmission automatically downshifts when I drop below 40 mph.

 

[JStoll]

In my previous post I put a link 2A cable for sale at is the correct cable for your truck click the link and buy the cable
Jak

Thank you for staying with me on this. I have no stink'n idea how a lot of this stuff works. Thanks again.
Having said that, where do I get the proper kick down cable please?

 

[benderbrew]

O.K. Simplysmm, can you send it to me? I see your in Calif. as I am. Let me know the total cost and I will pay pal you or do whatever you need done. The one posted here that says throttle cable, not sure that's right as the transmission guy keeps saying kick down cable and not throttle cable. You can, if you would please, send me an email at -- email address removed --, subj. line transmission kick down so it doesn't go to spam. Thanks so much.

Len

Len

 

[BigPapa]

TV=Throttle Valve

 

[HHhuntitall]

The transmission valve body works with whichever cable will fit it. The earlier cables were built differently than the later 97 and 98 models. But earlier models were updated by the dealer when worked on to use the later style cables, as they weren't prone to wear the metal fitting on the pump linkage like the earlier models. As for adjustment, I'd have to question your transmission shop, as all the12v diesels used an adjustable kick down, or down shift cable, from '89 to 98.... maybe they don't know how to adjust it? Or it's been modified before? Irregarless, they haven't seen very many if they can't recognize this. Perhaps the slack is a broken adjustment lever.... it's located beside and slight in front of the fuel filter, and on the '96, has a black or white lever to engage or disengage the lock from the cable, then allowing it to slide.... I'll go take a picture and post here in a minute.

 

[JStoll]

Benderbrew you are correct... the cable I put a link to is a throttle cable ... the one that goes to the accelerator pedal ... sorry about that ... Ill poke around a bit and see if I can find one...but it sounds like the other member has one for you

take care
JAK

 

[HHhuntitall]

Your cable should look like this. Notice the white lever on the top. It should flip up, then the cable housing will slide back and forth, adjusting the cable. I'm concerned your shop doesn't understand that this should lock and be secured in the operating position..... Just my thought....

 

[benderbrew]

I faxed the info including the pic to the transmission place. Took some heat as the owner says his guys have been doing this for 19 years and they specialize in Dodge trannys. Regardless, I need to get a cable 96, so who has one and how do I get it. Once again thanks so much
Len

 

[JStoll]

IM looking around a little and having trouble finding the cable... have you called your local dealer?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/47RH-Transm...ash=item2ef4321578:g:tdgAAOSwFdtX0zc2&vxp=mtr
this cable looks just like what is in my truck my 98 ... even thoug its from a 94 seems very expensive for a used cable....
jak

 

[HHhuntitall]

The problem is that it may have been updated by a dealer to the newer style cable. There was a problem with the older style cables fraying, much like the original throttle cables 94-97... they'd fray/unravel a little, then stick in the liner and not move very easily, resulting in stuck cables. ON the throttle cable, it was a common problem, especially on automatic trucks, that took a little more pressure to move the throttle linkage as well as the kickdown cable..... I'd suggest posting a photo of it. It either looks like the picture I posted with the white lever, or it has a black push-button release like the one above listed on Fleabay. Get me a pic, and we can find you one. If it's like the later style, I may have one off a '98. There are also aftermarket parts available, such as:

https://transmissioncenter.net/shop/auto-trans-kick-down-2/

Realize, these transmission casing and valve bodies are very similar to the gas engine sisters.... from about 1972 to 1998.... They work identically. And not to be a jerk about it, but I've been working on these dodges for over 20 years, and can easily find something to retrofit or repair existing problems like this. I sometimes do it everyday for weeks on end. I can understand a guy being defensive about his work; I know I am. I'm proud of what I have done, usually...... but if he can't find a simple solution to your problem, I question his ability to repair your transmission. It's HIS JOB to find you parts and make the repair, and now he's got you chasing parts for him? That's not how it supposed to work.... Just my opinion.... I've got plenty. They're free. Probably only worth that much.....

 

[benderbrew]

I have my truck at home now so getting a pic will be hard as I'm old. I will try however. Yes, the transmission shop says they have contacted several Dodge dealers and were told that part is obsolete and generally can't be found. If I can get the correct cable (as they have told me) they will of course install it and test it. So as it stands right now, need a cable.

en

 

[HHhuntitall]

I included a photo of what the later model kickdown cable should look like. This is below the intercooler tube, on the side of your injection pump. The photo is tilted as my phone was. The throttle cable is on the top, and the black, square block is the adjustment button for the transmission cable.... this is the late style cable.