no reverse

[mitch_houser]

have a 99 2500 diesel the reverse just went out after i pulled a truck off the beach, that his clutch went out so much for helping someone out any clues thanks in advance mitch

[KManiac]

It helps if you know what kind of transmission you have. You got a gearbox (manual) or an automatic? Also, how many miles on it, when was it last serviced, fluid level, fluid color, etc.?

[mitch_houser]

i have a auot trans. there is 140000 miles on it and not sure about the trans # i put a shift kit in it about three weeks ago to solve a broke spring in the valve body dodge told me it was tps sucked 400 out of me for bad call.

[mitch_houser]

almost forgot the transmission fluid was not burned and when i did the valve body all new fluid and filter was installed

[KManiac]

My reply here is the same as the other guy is just posted.

To properly check the fluid level, the fluid should be hot and the truck must be idling in neutral (N). Checking any other way will give you a false level.

Now I offer the following suggestion. Take it for a drive going forward. Start out in manual low (1). At 3000 rpm, shift to manual second (2). At 3,000 rpm again, shift to D. Tell me what happens after you shift to D.

I await your reply, as well.

[mitch_houser]

re-checked fluid leval its fine went through the gears one at a time up to 3000 rpms nothing slipping thanks for taking the time to help me out . mitch

[KManiac]

Well, I am assuming you have a solid third gear (D) because if you didn't, I'm sure you would have mentioned it.

Reverse gear requires the application of both the front clutch pack and the low/reverse band. If the front clutch pack went out, you would lose reverse and third gear together. If the low/reverse band has gone out, or needs adjustment, you will have no reverse AND no engine braking in manual low.

One more test to try. Put the truck in manual low and bring it up to 3,000 rpm. Then take your foot off the gas. If the truck free wheels with no engine braking, the low/reverse band is the culprit. You either need to adjust it or rebuild the transmission. If you do in fact have engine braking capability in manual low, I have no clue why you don't have reverse. Maybe a problem with the valve body.

Let me know what you find.

[mitch_houser]

hey just got back from test drive #2 pulled it down in low got it up too 3000 and let off she slowed down nicely.well i guess ill pull the pan tomorrow and see if there is any parts in pan lol thanks again for your time

[BleedDodge]

Guy I know had this happen and his problem was the servo.

[mitch_houser]

hey bleed dodge is this replaceable without pulling trans.?

[BleedDodge]

You have to pull the trans. It doesn't take long.

[mitch_houser]

thanks bleed ill give it a try this weekend by the way its a 4x4 so i know it will take more then not long ......lol