Well, That's Not Good: Here's What BROKE On Our Cheap Dodge Ram 1500!
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2021
- ( tfltruck.com/ ) After getting back from Moab and our "To Hell and Back" series (weekly episodes coming May 8 to TFLtruck - stay tuned!), our cheap 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 is throwing a check engine light. Here's what's going on!
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Nathan's 1500 Sport is an example of what tends to happen to that era of Dodge Ram, Case's 2500 is an example of what its like, when either fixed or properly maintained, lol.
Well you know Dodge owners, always abusing and beating the heck out of their vehicles. Older Silverado owners do it too especially if it is a Z71. They'll thrash it off-road because of the upgraded suspension and locking rear diff and because of this the body will always be beat up which then later causes rust because they neglect to fix it.
@@private6549 Z71 would no way keep up to a 2nd gen ram when it came to abuse. Dodge built trucks
How's the transmission?
It's fine, it slips a little bit and leaks.
so not fine
Dodge owner here... The one thing I noticed when the guy changed the fluid in the dodge is he never mentioned the bands. Dodge even says in it's manual to adjust the bands every time you change the fluid. The reason why is because the front band is on the side of the housing but the rear is inside the transmisison pan.
This is one of the major problems with these transmissions. Nobody seems to do this and then when they get loose/wear down from usage the transmission starts slipping or banging into gear.
That DTS for the torque converter solenoid though... Dodge transmissions are notorious for going through solenoids. There is actually a guide to convert it to use the GM version. These transmissions just have a torque converter solenoid, a OD solenoid, and a transducer because it's just an older transmission converted to electronic control. Another good fix for this is a shift kit which takes no time at all to do. The thing about these transmissions is once you do a shift kit for the valve body and new solenoids it'll be a damn strong transmission.
I had one in my 96 with a 5.2L. The previous owner did a small shift kit but never adjusted the bands so when it drove it would always do this weird long shift like someone riding the clutch between gears. I fixed that, changed the solenoids while I was in there, the filter, and slapped it back together. It would down shift on demand and go. His shifting issues is also likely due to a sloppy TV cable adjustment too. Dodge still used those on these trucks to make the transmission downshift using hydraulic pressure. These trucks were literally designed so that you can work on them yourself without the need of a computer. The side effect is they require higher than normal maintenance.
the dash lights in my dodges make them look like christmas trees, that thing aint hurt. lol
@___MY ZQUAD IZ GODZILLA’z ___ i mean realistically they are, with a classic 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 and larger. . . . its extremely common for EVERY SINGLE LIGHT in the dash cluster to be on, with the understanding that these trucks are 20+ years old, patching them up every 5K miles isnt common with trucks built for working and being work trucks, so they take and run on the abuse, so ABS is shot, theres 2 lights on, spark plugs are dead and you have a misfire, theres another light, unstable oil pressure due to a leak (because the valve cover or oil pan gasket hasnt been replaced) theres another light, the list goes on, but even with all the lights on, all the things broken or needing repair, the trucks just keep going and going. and really the trucks deserve that hype, for case and example, the one that was passed down to me from my grandfather, the truck climbed mountains, bouncing between trees and over rocks for 2 decades, and had 1 set of spark plugs for 15 years, where every other brand saying "replace after 3 months" means and SHOWS a lot, and really all trucks are decent, they can do what they are specified to do, as to what they are, but when one in particular does that for FAR LONGER than any of the competition, it deserves the praise in my book
I mean it’s a second gen, so it was just a matter of when the transmission was going to blow up.
And keep in mind this thing most likely had a fifth wheel attached to it. Coming from a ford and chevy guy
@@QueLaFe yea 😂
It's a second gen? Huh?
@@wyo1446 you best leave the internet if you’re so easily confused.
@@QueLaFe coming from a Dodge guy fifth wheel or not it’s probably not even the original transmission.
You can retrieve trouble codes from Chryslers of that vintage by cycling the key on/off 3 times quickly, and leaving in the on position on the third time. Codes will scroll across the odometer screen.
Lmao
@@Montana270 No joke, Chrysler has done that for years across most of the ranges.
@@crashoverride328 Really? I thought people talking about that was a joke. Interesting lol
@@Montana270 ..In the 1980's Chrysler also had that system! Chrysler was the worlds leading car company in electronics,reason Mercedes wanted them!!! Chrysler had the 1st computer in a car in 1976!! Chrysler also was the 1st with modern type fuel injection 1950's,they sold the tech to Bosch!!
@@01trsmar They were also the first to need financial help from the government
Now we know why the TRX has a scratched up cluster lens..... Someone likes to rub dirt into them with their fingers.
@74beeper
Ha, that’s the first thing I thought when each one of them had to rub the shit out the dirt covered lens
That Mr. truck impersonation was on point LOL
I came to the comment section to write it but you had it lol
Do they make a dashmat to cover a broken transmission too?
Lmao
Transmission solenoid failures are very common in Dodge/Ram transmissions, then and now.
right, happen to mine on 5 speed 06 model, but it was 11 years old, i changed it my self, changed solenoid pack, filter, screen, 11 quarts fluid, made new silicon seal, just parts were like 700 bucks, but it worked without any issues after... people just have to not drive it when it's malfunctioning
Q: How do you know if your 46RE trans needs a rebuild? A: You have a 46RE.
My friend insists it's a decent transmission
... I'm worried about how far they're gonna make it in life
@@thomasknight7734 they can be good if you aren't that hard on them and change the fluid regularly
@@cptchuff2741 that's not necessarily true. I bought a 97 dodge in 99. Never serviced the transmission at all. It was still going strong in 2015 when I sold it. The only thing I ever had to replace was brake pads and the water pump. I wish I would have kept it. It was the longest lasting truck I ever owned.
@@rustyreese4006 I want to buy a 2nd gen as a college beater since they look really nice and I've heard they are good trucks
i have a old ass 46re in my shed from when we had our old 2nd gen. the tranny was never used. completely redone.
When I saw the title
ITS THAT GAWD DAM TRANSMISSION
Sounds like words of experience
A518>th700r4 +AOD.
I’d like to see each of the guys daily these things to the office and report back how long they go before a major problem.
Still dont know what broke, I could have waited for the next video
Exactly.
Sensor wire
These guys are kinda clowns... one video they made, didn't know how to floor shift the dodge into 4 low. They should stick to the modern girly boy twist knob shifter....made famous by bowtie inc. dat be gmc
@@xxsuperbirdxx lmaooooooo
With earlier Chrysler vehicles, usually you can cycle the key to the on position three times and the trouble code will display on the dash.
You can also just look at the logo in the steering wheel to find the problem too
@@thomasknight7734 Not gonna lie... this is funny as hell.
Yup
On my old 00 Dakota RT with a 5.9 and 46RE threw that code and upon talking to a Trans shop the TCC solenoid shares a harness with the downstream o2 sensors. He recommended that I try replace the o2 sensors first. Once I did, I cleared the code and it never came back. Worth a check.
I like that you show us issues you have with the vehicle....that is helpful and I hope you guys continue with that. Next please test the Tundra in the summer towing up the IKE......I'm still not sure on it not having a transmission cooler.
My check engine light has been on for over a decade on my 2004 GMC Yukon XL. It has over 285,000 miles snd I only change the oil.
that’s good news. mine came on yesterday in my 03 Sierra 2500, with the 6.0 and 157000 km.
@@blueman5924 My '03 1500 Sierra Z-71 has over 320,000 miles on it, but I put a new engine and trans in it a couple years ago. My check engine light has been on since the rebuild. It is one of the several O2 sensors. They tell me that the one failing on my truck is one that I don't have to worry about unless the truck starts running terrible. 4 years and counting.
I can bet you it’s the evap code on yout Yukon,cause I have 04 Tahoe and the check engine light comes on every three months or so and then I get my son to erase it. No worries except if you have to do yearly emissions in what ever province of 🇨🇦or State of🇺🇸
My 1995 Ram 1500 5.9L 4x4 had 2 transmissions with 3 rebuilds (1 rebuild on OG trans, then replaced with a reman when the housing cracked, 2 more rebuilds on the 2nd trans) and when I sold the truck with 280,000 HARD miles it went south of the border with no 2nd gear.
Was it hard on transmissions...sounds like our 97 Taurus....FORD engineering at its best.
I had a 95 F250, we finally divorced at 250,000 miles, original transmission, original everything, her new guy is still doing her.lol
As a former owner of a 2001 ram before viewing this video I can only assume that the answer is the transmission and everything electronic. My engine worked great. Can't say the same for anything else towards the end there.
Countless yokels will do nothing about the light. If it runs, leave it alone is their mentality. So I am always glad to see TFL take these things to heart. Setting the right example of looking into it. Even if it does make for mellow dramatic content. lol
I would do something about my light on my dodge except there is absolutely no code. The light on my dodge is just on constantly and there is no code!!! It’s a cummins so it doesn’t even need a computer to run
I mean...if you know what it is, and it's not major...if you know exactly what's wrong and what it will cost, vs just using it till it goes, it all depends. Converter codes are for sure a thing to check out. Easily toast a MOSTLY fine trans by not getting it checked and a possible converter swap
Own a second gen, light has been on at least 7 years, probably closer to 12-13 from the previous owner lol
I know what it is. Frell of a big vacuum leak, we had to put on a canister so the AC wouldn't die on overpasses. Runs fine, but that light is eternal. @@Sosaparks
@@OtherSarah2 I wouldn’t be shocked if it were that and 3 other things, lol. My poor dodge needs some love somethin fierce, but it’ll have to wait until I have the money and especially the space for it lol. It’s a 318 anyway, it’s tougher than I am lol
I bought the same truck new in 99 except for it being a 2500. Put an after market transmission in it and it went bad at 15k miles. Ended up getting it rebuilt at a local transmission shop and they built it like it was for a diesel. I sold the truck to a friend at work and it’s still going. The old 360 is still strong as ever.
"Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives"
Where is fine Hope Brady when you need her !? 😂
No scanner needed. Just turn the key from off to run 3x without starting, leave it in run position. The code # will pop up in the odometer.
Does RAM have DODGEY TRANSMISSIONS?
Nope,people dont look at the owners manual!!! They need the bands adjusted when fluid change,people never adjust the bands then complain...Also quick e lube places put crap GM or Ford trans fluid in Dodge's and thats the wrong trans fluid and kills them,also put wrong fluid in a GM/Ford they die too!
@@01trsmar even if they run perfect theyre period and shift like blegh. Really is easier to stick to the manuals on these trucks and just mind the OD
A dodge with transmission problems? Nooooo that could never happen 😆
I know right? Especially since that truck obviously lived a pampered life.
Please with the idiotic diatribe. If actually maintained those transmissions last no problem.
@@Welcometofacsistube anyone think about that it's 20yrs old.
Dodge still makes shit to this day
Had a ram a few years back had to replace 3 transmissions under 70k miles
But I’m always told they r bullet proof and or tanks 😂
Those 90s dodge transmissions were literally 50k mile transmissions lol
@@NWI_Steel you're literally wrong
Looks like a good video for repairing the dodge ram, cant wait. Hopefully it's not to expensive to repair.
If you can do it yourself it's usually not bad. But a shop fix is expensive no matter what you drive. I've been watching a lot of videos on old vehicles lately, and I'm seriously considering never buying anything older than 1984. Back then I didn't know how as I was just a kid with other interests, but now I can work on stuff myself and I hate popping the hood and seeing nothing but hoses wires and sensors everywhere. I like the simpler things from the past.
Would love to see some more footage from the snow storm!
Andre tried to erase it with his finger! 😃
Surface scratching the delicate meter cluster screen 🤣
I was expecting o2 sensor or smog related. And being in denver expeted you tk have to replace the entire smog system in order to pass emissions.
The sylinoids tend to go bad on the 46re super cheap fix at least your snap ring in the overdrive section didn’t snap swapping out the one in my 99right now
That’s the problem, you can’t change transmission oil if the previous one haven’t been change on schedule. What you can do is partially change a quarter once in a while.
Don’t know if anyone noticed but when they were taking the bed cover out, there were two holes in the cover to clear fifth wheel rails. I’m just wondering if someone used that truck to pull a fifth wheel.
What’s the little device under the steering wheel?
Be nice to see what the problem actually is (I'm betting the solenoid is shot) and how much it cost to fix.
My engine light was on my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 for over a year and after getting it checked out a few times for typical maintenance and then specifically for the engine light itself I just left it and ignored it. I installed 4.10 gears and the light went away so my guess is the trans wasn’t happy moving 33s with the stock v6 and 3.21 gears for the last 13 years and I just made its life a hell of a lot easier so it thanked me by turning the light off 🤷🏻♂️
This truck is a fighter. They're made for that! That's how it was back then, and it's still like that now for these that are still out there on the road and dirt. At least she still starts and runs! Lol.
Can you play Tetris on that diagnostic tester? If so, I want it 😂
All you need to do is put a piece of electrical tape on the bezel to block the warning light and then you won't be bothered by seeing it...
I prefer duct tape myself
That won't fix the transmission.
@@benjaminwayneb I drove my dodge pickup with a slipping transmission for 70k miles. It still works. The truck doesn't pass inspection though because of all the rust.
@@gasolinediesel972 A slipping transmission is different then a shift soleniod that doesn't work. The gear will be totally gone.
@@benjaminwayneb True, but the point is that a broken transmission can still work fine as long as it's maintained very often and you're not hard on it. I didn't actually bother to watch the video but I saw some other comments and thought it was just slipping.
You guys should test some of the aftermarket transmissions and see if they're worth it
The solenoid pack that causes that code is on the other side of the valve body and sometimes you can replace that and problem fixed. I just did it on my 01 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 with that same code. TRANS FIXED and have driven 20k miles since going to and from Virginia to Alabama to Florida and have gone off road. So hopefully it is just that solenoid pack.
Just errase the code and cross fingers that the code wont come back again. If it returns, add a quarter of Lucas transsmision non slip additive. It Is the first and cheapest fix you can try.
That old cheap truck doesent worth a expensive fix and maybe with this solution it still can go quite some time.
Excellent proyect by the way!!
Try out the built in reader it came with 3 fast auxiliary clicks then hold and the. It’ll show the code
Cycle the key back and forth 3 times and the truck will show any check engine lights on the dash where the kms are shown. All older dodges will do that
I know this is a old video But i just got a 98 dodge ram 1500 4x4 (magnum) and I think i have a trans cooler line leak ,it's the bottom hose. Any info from a real mechanic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 👊
change the shift solide out ,Replace the spring it bad about breaking ,new filter , get the upgraded kit . Solenoid Service & Upgrade Kit 46RE 47RE 48RE A-518
remove the trasmission pan to get to it , i found valvoline synthetic transmission fluid atf+4 works the best . Mine was Defective Pressure/Overdrive Solenoid.
Mine will throw that code on a cold morning if I neglect to warm it up and go straight up into the freeway.
😬 had that code on my 2011 JK...new torque converter clutch and valve body...$$...🤞
Come on Case. Take one for the team mister. It's just a trans and headlight. Lol
I own several second gens...and when one of them got that code, the torque converter exploded and took out the trans several days later 😬
Just gotta be prepared to have the transmissions built in them. They’re great trucks otherwise!
My guess is EGR or EVAP. Have had to replace some tubing for a code and occasionally get one due to the gas cap not sealing properly.
I was wrong.
Get a 3rd gen hemi 2500, big difference. I have one of those 2nd gens in my back yard
Sniff vehicles fluids. The solenoid should be on top transmission. One of the many reasons I stick to manual transmission. I can and have rebuilt one replacing sincronizere gears and bearings. Automatic transmission is magic I can not pull apart and make work in my home shop.
Just had that problem on my truck I have a 2000 Ram 1500 2wd the part is in the valve body of the transmission and if you don’t get the part replaced soon enough but it could already be too late it will round something off in the transmission I have experienced this from the mechanic I have been dealing with he continued to tell me the part didn’t exist when I knew it did and I have to have a new transmission because of it all of these transmission usually fail but replacing that part ASAP might get you a little more life out of it
The rounding off and a crap ton of metal in the pan is the information the mechanic gave me and after he replaced the part it still is junk I don’t know if I could have gotten more life out of it but I’m guessing that if it didn’t have to slip and bang into gear it wouldn’t have junked it as fast
Take that junk automatic out. Put a manual transmission in.
What year is the dodge?
If the trans is slipping then the damage is done, it's life very limited. Even if you fix the cause of the slip it's going to be weak. Maybe get some quotes on rebuild.
Noticed he said the trans was just "serviced" too. Doing a flush on a trans that hasn't been maintained is how you wind up rebuilding your transmission.
@@1970351C2V these guys are something else, pretty comical
maybe it's me but I love the look of the old dodges!
I have a 2nd gen ram and just like this truck everything feels great and fun besides….. The transmission. It doesn’t really enjoy shifting all that much
Everyone seems to be hating on these trucks. But really I see these trucks running all the time with 500k on the odometer. And there's nothing really wrong with these trucks. The real problem are some of the people that own them. And I do know there are the "Lemon" of the bunch every now and then. Chevy's and fords suffer from the cracked dashes, transmission issues and rust. Don't tell me I'm wrong either. I see half rotted fords running around with busted dashes almost every day. And chevy's had that crappy IFS system. So really it's just a choice that the buyer had to make. "Which poison Is gonna work best for me?"
Be careful tuning that engine. I had a ‘95 with dealer-installed Mopar R/T package. Both heads cracked at 69k miles...
One thing for sure 5.9 is better engine then 5.7 or 6.1 hemi engines
Guys buy truck and buy parts and learn how to fix em . Cuz the new cars need you to learn to Code
Another scar for the pirate 🦜
When will the “Check Engine” light emoji change with the times? Why does it still have a carbureted air filter on top? 🤔
@@cherch Yes!
I literally had this same code on the same truck, ended up being a bad torque converter and a bad trans cooler smh
"No one else had any problems???!!!" aaaaaaahahahahhahahahah
Yup. Most common thing in in that trans to break. It’s the valve. Usually around 70k miles. The stem on the valve bends and cracks. Happened to mine. Happened to most of them. Worth while to fix it, those trucks are the best, built like tanks. Dana 44, corporate 9 1/4, NP 204Hd, v8 5.9, all factory. Great trucks.
on second gen rams you can cycle the key three times and read codes on the dash...
that's got a check engine light well open hood see if engine still there.
Guys, please follow up with what you find. I had the same code in my 2011 JK and eventually replaced the solenoid. I hope that does the trick but I’m interested in what you find.
Clear it and see if it comes back on. Maybe it was an intermittent connection.
You know what I would really like to see but would be difficult to do, pull up the service history warranty and out of warranty on all three of those trucks, that would be way more telling than something that breaks down on a long trip
TL;DR: Basically, the lockup torque converter aka torque converter clutch isn't working properly. Might be an electrical, fluid, or component failure.
Case better start riding his motorcycle to work....
Kase's truck has a manual trans that has already been rebuilt as well.
😂
@@NWI_Steel Right and it is a Cummins too. Dodge manuals and Cummins engines are good so powertrain wise his truck is solid.
The TC solenoid is on the valve body
That check engine light isn't normal? Lol is on anything I drive...
Both me and my dad have second genes, he has an 01 cummins and I have a 97 1500
I had a 97 1500. Best truck I ever owned. I wish I still had it.
Well, just keep away from ram or you end up saying godamn
Speaking from experience, changing the transmission fluid on an older vehicle with high miles is the automotive equivalent of Russian Roulette, knocking all that old clutch pack material with fresh fluid could cause all kinds of issues. Hopefully it just needs something simple, but unfortunately having been in the exact same spot with both a Dodge and a Ford, you should brace yourselves for a rebuild. I generally don’t change the fluid on automatic transmissions with over 100K miles unless either the fluid is contaminated, or if I’m doing a full valve body service. Because that fresh fluid is going to loosen something up, and it will likely end up in one of the tiny fluid passages.
Ya it seems to fix it or blow it up like within 100miles
My 2016 Power Wagon has 82k on the clock. My (nervous) plan is to suck out say 5qts and replace with fresh. Drive 500-1000 miles and then drop the pan (replace with Dorman replacement pan that has drain) and change filters. It’s a 66RFE so I’m scared 😱
Yeah, I have 226k on my 07 Volvo, tranny fluid never changed. I want to do it, but I figure it's probably best to leave it. (Or, 3 qts will drain from the pan, and put in 3 fresh qts only)
@@donleamon8653 ya I did that with a jeep after 100k every oil change pull out 3 quarts. But be careful on the level I have had transmissions act funny haft quart over or under.
where is big green?
Had a ram like that as a work truck, spent its life towing a trailer full of roof repair supplies; always loved the engine note but that’s about all I can say in favor of it. Engine blew one day ( motor was already from a junkyard who knew it’s previous life) on the highway on the way to the site, hit the shop got a new junkyard engine, that pairing promptly killed the transmission. Put a new (junkyard rebuilt) trans in; engine died a week later. Replaced it with another e series box truck
Hmm. What do you think about GM 454 trucks?
Cycle the ignition 5 times and it will show the code where the odometer is
I'm guessing transmission (before watching)... It is a Ram after all
Edit, CEL not flashing, most likely an emission\sensor\mileage issue
But it starts right up and drives. It’s fine until you fix it😊. My 2015 Chrysler 200c has an engine light on but also has 172,000 miles on it and keeps getting me through college.
JUNK
@@jacobking4106 and how exactly.
Nice
@@Montana270 thanks !!!!
@nathanial Rudolph
He doesn’t know what he is saying, he still rides the bus
4:47 was hilarious
Well i figured out your problem, your radiator cap is attached to a piece of......i'll just leave it there lol
Most people just keep driving with the check engine light on as long as it runs.
60k miles on that same code in my 1996 ram 2500. Manually shift it and you’ll be fine.
Really hope to see a towing test between these older trucks, especially to see how they compare to modern day pickups. Back in the 90's my father and I towed horse trailers through the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia in his GMC 1500 with a 5.7 and low gears ( whatever that was in 97). Our GMC's always towed beautifully.
My granddad bought a one ton chevy with the 454 big block. He used it to pull a trailer with two commercial mowers on it. It blew up the motor in two months. He replaced it with a 3/4 ton dodge with the 721 Cummings in it. He was still driving that dodge when he passed away in 2008. I forget what year it was, but it was the last square body dodge. It always pissed him off because the next year was the body he liked best.
His wasn't the only gm truck that had problems either. I blew a head gasket in my chevy twice in a one month period. Finally figured out that gm liked to put undersized radiators in their trucks for some reason.
Not everyone had an engine blow up on those GMs, as far as I remember.
well say it broke and youll get enough viewership to replace it
Font on your Superchips reader reminds me of Snap On font and it's red. . Must be a good one.
Looks like Hell got its revenge.
Solenoid is inside the transmission pan. Easy fix.
You just turn the key to access and back 3 time the code would pop up
Okoboji hat....WHAT?!?!
Should be a $50 solenoid, pretty common issue
Don't touch the bulb when installing headlights....
Well that's not good
This is why I just wanna swap a manual into my 1500....
Why do you have that little computer thing. Your supposed to get out of your car and make sure your engine is still there
Throw the whole truck away