1997 Dodge ram 1500 v8 5.2 liter 2wheel drive

Asked by GuruY81ND Mar 21, 2018 at 07:51 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Club Cab LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1997 Dodge ram 1500 and it won't shift to
3rd gear unless I let off the gas and press the gas
again and it will shift or it will countiue to rev high
what could cause that

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Jorge answered 6 years ago

Check the transmission fluid level. Add if low, do not overfill. If fluid is ok it is an internal problem in the transmission, maybe the shift governor or clutches already worn.

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