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96 1500 Transmission will not shift into 4th.


mn_voyageur
08-06-2004, 08:11 AM
My wife and I looked after a young man while he was in college. Once he graduated he entered the military. While in Texas, he asked me to keep his truck and drive it periodically while he was away.

I have noticed that until the truck warms up, it will not shift into 4th gear. After it warms up, everything appears to be fine.

He has 100K on the OD.

Thanks,
MH

BleedDodge
08-07-2004, 07:48 PM
What you just described is normal. The torque converter won't lock up until everything has reached an optimal temperature. It saves the transmission this way.

LTJGWorth
08-08-2004, 04:47 PM
Mine does something similiar, except it won't go into reverse or 3rd until its warmed up. My problem is a bit more complicated though. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

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