2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Shifting Problems ($30 Fix)

My 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 had started to shift erratically. I thought the 48re transmission was bad, but turned out to be a sensor problem. Easy 10 minute, $30 fix ($16 if you order the part online).
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[@billjamison2877]

Thanks! Very informative video and a 30 dollar fix! Can't beat that with a stick!

[@LHHomestead]

You welcome! Hope it helps.

[@mrdanger4851]

Yes you can beat it with a stick...a stick shift

[@victorvillegas2682]

Let’s hope thts my issue as well … thanks for showing us!👏🏼🤙🏼

[@LHHomestead]

Yes, I hope it works, I know it is an annoying problem.

[@georgeramos1462]

My dodge last year began shifing up and down radically around 30mph like an *sshole, and was fine throughout the Winter, but now its warm again, and when my tranny fluid reaches >180deg it acts up like an *ss! This is possibly the most useful video I have watched regarding my work truck in a LONG TIME! I will update if this fixes it!

[@LHHomestead]

I hope it does fix it, and yes let me know!

[@georgeramos1462]

​@@LHHomesteadThat was it! It shifts like a caddy now! When the tranny oil got 180-190 deg the sensor would act up! - Electronics....go figure!

[@billcat1840]

Me too! Like it's got the hiccups...

[@kirillanderson2872]

great job, thanks for video this might help me

[@LHHomestead]

Thanks, I hope it does help!

[@kenuber4014]

What was all that digging at the O-ring for? Just unscrew it like you did. Good god man!

[@LHHomestead]

That was annoying.

[@gabbyd2495]

2002 ram 5.9 my transmission seems to slip out of gear when i slow down and turn. It also jerks into gear or slips while driving and changing gears...can you help?

[@LHHomestead]

I am assuming it is an automatic. Are you getting any codes? I would look at the easy things first. How is the transmission fluid level? Is the transmission fluid still a red color or is it a darker color brown? If so, you may need to change the fluid and filter. Also, you could try adjusting front bands. The front band adjustment can be done without removing the transmission oil pan (if it's a 48re) and is pretty easy to do. Finally if that doesn't work, it could be the pressure solenoid needs to be replaced. (not that hard to do, but you do have to take off the oil pan so it can be messy.).

[@mattmonteith2175]

I have spare trancase so I can take the speed sensor from that to see if that fixes the problem because had the same problems would shift fine 12 and 3 would jump out of gear or would go in. And the the speedometer will go funny after

[@LHHomestead]

Hopefully it works! By speedometer going funny, does it jump all around or does it just go to zero mph. Mine went to zero MPH and I changed the speed sensor located in the rear axle to fix that issue.

[@wheyez1]

Just a heads up, if you do it with the engine running the transmission level will be lower. Just set the parking brake, which should have been done anyway.

[@LHHomestead]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment.

[@fabricioagustinonboard4844]

men!my transfer case explode too, today i have my dodge running again but 3 and 4 gear cannot work maybe i can test with this, thanks for help you follow you from argentina

[@LHHomestead]

So what you are saying is it will shift 1st to 2nd ok, and will not go into 3rd or 4th? Does your transmission fluid still look ok, is it still a red color?

[@fabricioagustinonboard4844]

@@LHHomestead thanks for your response, i really apprecciate it , yes that is the problem, transmission fluid is new but when i put the fluid the transfer case was not coupling , after move the gear of transfer case y was test everthing and work,but just in first and 2nd gear never take 3rd rpm move on but i have afraid to broke something, to clarify i come from a broken transfer case blow to pieces on the road and i dont know if the sensor is working thanks for your help, i will get out the pan oil and check i think ? i dont know how work the system valves or soleoid can broke after transfer case was broke, i lost a lot of time and money,in my country is very hard to get Mopar and Dodge parts, i am really sad i was rebuild all by my self. have a great day

[@LHHomestead]

@@fabricioagustinonboard4844 Also is your check engine light on? Do you have the ability to check to see if you have any fault codes? It could possibly be a bad shift solenoid. It is not that hard to replace, but you do have drain the transmission fluid because you have to take off the transmission pan.

[@cesrarflores]

Thank

[@LHHomestead]

Welcome

[@jordanmercredi3740]

Mine jumps from 1-2 and now barely wants to go into 2. Also doesnt like to hit 4th on the highway. Worth trying this?

[@LHHomestead]

It wouldn't hurt to try it. You can change it pretty quick. I suppose if it doesn't fix the problem you could always take the part back.

[@jordanmercredi3740]

@@LHHomestead ya thanks ill give it a go. Will be going with tap shifter eventually

[@ianparrott4688]

Mine does this exact thing, still havent figured it out. Were you able to find out the issue?

[@hotshots2143]

hey I have a 2006 dodge ram 1500 5.7l and ive been having some problems with it for awhile could you possibly help me out? Thanks.

[@LHHomestead]

What is the issue?

[@hotshots2143]

@@LHHomestead I've always had a problem where sometimes it would not want to move in the morning, shut it off turn it back on put it into reverse then drive then it works fine. Eventually stopped moving whatsoever. We replaced some sensors, the transmission, pcm then the tipm. It fixed it for about 5 months.. now its back, but now a little different its also rough shifting.. had a shop look at it and he checked all the wires and it was all good.. maybe the pcm is bad again? But why.

[@LHHomestead]

Funny, mine has been doing the same thing. I have not gotten to diagnosing the problem yet. Mine started in November when the weather got cold. If I let it warm up for about 20 minutes it does not seem to do it, but if I don't let it warm up I have to put it in reverse drive back a few feet then it will engage in drive. Mine shifts ok after it going so I have not been to bothered by it. I will let you know when I fix the problem.

[@hotshots2143]

@@LHHomestead hmm yeah thats interesting... have you ever had it stall on you before? I've had that happen to me before we fixed it the first time..

[@hotshots2143]

@@LHHomestead im honestly thinking the pcm and/or the tipm went bad again mainly the pcm.. I think either from the weather and/or heat from the engine bay or a short somewhere just causing it to go bad. I'm gonna try some things maybe you should try aswell, cleaning grounds and try doing a direct ground from the battery to the ground that the pcm connects to and maybe even try making a heat shield for the pcm if you end up getting a new one just in case

[@williamsobers5057]

Why did the trans fluid look like molasses? It seemed kinda thick.

[@LHHomestead]

Not exactly sure, could have been when I filmed it was cold out and I changed the sensor without running the truck. It was fairly new fluid because I had just installed the "new" used transmission.

[@user-uk1zm7bh4g]

Same problem on my 98thanks

[@LHHomestead]

Hope it's the same fix!

[@lonniewhaley6505]

Wouldn't it be nice if the video showed WHERE the sensor is located? If people don't know HOW it's pretty safe to assume they also don't know WHERE. Location is kinda a need to know!

[@LHHomestead]

Good point, if I could edit it, I would put it in there, but if you need to know it's towards the rear of the transmission on the drivers side.

[@kennethreese4125]

Right above Trans mount

[@LHHomestead]

Much simpler than my description, lol. @@kennethreese4125

[@KingDavid_70]

,one does it in lower gears 25 miles

[@traviskeller845]

You have to be a moron to not know where he’s working in the video

[@sethstatler8480]

Mine was shifting weird and slipping. Now 3rd and 4th are like neutral.

[@LHHomestead]

Does it shift into 3rd and 4th and just rev, or does it just stay in 2nd?

[@sethstatler8480]

@@LHHomestead anything past 2nd gear and it either is slipping so bad it's as if in neutral if your fluttering the fuel. Then once climbed into high rpms you can feel it engaged as if you are redlined in 1st. First I need to find a way to take out almost 2 quarts of fluid obviously. But it is throwing a code related to a sensor or the solenoid I can't remember off the top of my head. I'll let you know in just a bit which specifically. I'm praying it's not mechanical because I am in a desperate position in more ways then fingers to count. Iv got $75 to my name and lost my job the same week I was ordered to begin child support. My daughters are absolutely everything to me. Iv got two weeks to get a job and take a loss on my firebird that also gave up on me a couple months ago as well. I'm planning to try everything free I can in hopes of regaining at least 3rd. If not I'm preparing to drive to work and sleep in it somewhere near. And only go all the way home on the weekend until I can make something happen. Im mechanically inclined far more than the average person. I grew up poor and that's been one of my biggest blessings in disguise. But I'm not transmission specialist and only have a limited knowledge of how they function. Let's assume 3-4 need rebuilt. Is that simply just replacing wearables such in your average rebuild kit? Or the metal shafts, gears, bearings etc. Iv only ever done new replacement swaps and mostly all were mechanical standards and didn't have multiple personality disorder from having 4 brains telling it what to do. Ah the good old days when things were simpler, mechanical and dumb. Believe it or not I'm not even 30 but much preferred things then.

[@alogeetaylor3365]

I have the same issue but my code is p0734. I hope its not the solenoid pack. Omg that cost 350.00 just for the part.

[@LHHomestead]

Hopefully it's not that, I always try the cheapest fix first. Also check your transmission fluid level, sometimes that can cause the issue.

[@mervinalford7274]

People say bad things about fords. Fix or repair daily is a dodge. Ford's f-150 is tough.

[@Connor4x4]

Not true. Every dodge I've owned lasts a long time and is easy to repair when needed. Every ford I've had has been a complete pile of crap. Hard and expensive to repair. Fords are basically disposable trash lol

[@LHHomestead]

Ha, This one seems like that lately, but I do have over 300,000 miles on her now. I do own a 1984 Ford ranger that is still running strong.

[@MyBigThing2010]

Fords are garbage. Every single Ford I ever had was a shit box. GMC and dodge take significantly more of a beating before needing service in my experience. I won't run ford's in my business cuz they cost me money instead of helping me earn money.

[@spacecoastkid5033]

I've got a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD. The only repairs I've done are normal wear items like tires, brakes, tie rod ends, lower and upper ball joints, wheel hub bearings etc. Nothing with the engine or transmission, it still has the original A/C Compressor, water pump, alternator, power steering pump, radiator, starter ect.

[@johnoates3326]

Ford really let me see u get there famous 5.4 triton garbage anywhere near what my 240 thousand mile 20 year old ram is at right now lol..between shooting spark plugs blowing headgaskets and breaking your plastic timing cover before even 100 thousand miles lol