Well, That's Not Good: Here's What BROKE On Our Cheap Dodge Ram 1500!

( 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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[@ColJonSquall1]

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.

[@private6549]

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.

[@xxsuperbirdxx]

@@private6549 Z71 would no way keep up to a 2nd gen ram when it came to abuse. Dodge built trucks

[@TheJoshuaborden]

How's the transmission? It's fine, it slips a little bit and leaks. so not fine

[@TehShadowDeath]

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.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

I mean it’s a second gen, so it was just a matter of when the transmission was going to blow up.

[@QueLaFe]

And keep in mind this thing most likely had a fifth wheel attached to it. Coming from a ford and chevy guy

[@rajmoney1575]

@@QueLaFe yea 😂

[@wyo1446]

It's a second gen? Huh?

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

@@wyo1446 you best leave the internet if you’re so easily confused.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

@@QueLaFe coming from a Dodge guy fifth wheel or not it’s probably not even the original transmission.

[@74beeper97]

Now we know why the TRX has a scratched up cluster lens..... Someone likes to rub dirt into them with their fingers.

[@paulhunter9613]

@74beeper Ha, that’s the first thing I thought when each one of them had to rub the shit out the dirt covered lens

[@EdwardZNorton]

the dash lights in my dodges make them look like christmas trees, that thing aint hurt. lol

[@EdwardZNorton]

@___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

[@ironman23gt]

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.

[@Montana270]

Lmao

[@crashoverride328]

@@Montana270 No joke, Chrysler has done that for years across most of the ranges.

[@Montana270]

@@crashoverride328 Really? I thought people talking about that was a joke. Interesting lol

[@01trsmar]

@@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!!

[@Matticus289]

@@01trsmar They were also the first to need financial help from the government

[@o2boutdoors]

Q: How do you know if your 46RE trans needs a rebuild? A: You have a 46RE.

[@thomasknight7734]

My friend insists it's a decent transmission ... I'm worried about how far they're gonna make it in life

[@cptchuff2741]

@@thomasknight7734 they can be good if you aren't that hard on them and change the fluid regularly

[@rustyreese4006]

@@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.

[@cptchuff2741]

@@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

[@Shadows5815]

i have a old ass 46re in my shed from when we had our old 2nd gen. the tranny was never used. completely redone.

[@nathanbrawley6016]

That Mr. truck impersonation was on point LOL

[@multihobby4793]

I came to the comment section to write it but you had it lol

[@youngblood23rb]

Still dont know what broke, I could have waited for the next video

[@Natethegreat200c]

Exactly.

[@arturos.l.2248]

Sensor wire

[@xxsuperbirdxx]

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

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@xxsuperbirdxx lmaooooooo

[@BigMateo24]

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.

[@thomasknight7734]

You can also just look at the logo in the steering wheel to find the problem too

[@tjdefelice8228]

@@thomasknight7734 Not gonna lie... this is funny as hell.

[@818omax]

Yup

[@mbiker345]

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.

[@Brightleaf_Auto]

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.

[@chris3325]

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.

[@dalephillips8250]

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.

[@wyo1446]

"Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives"

[@markrode7331]

Where is fine Hope Brady when you need her !? 😂

[@mikefoehr235]

Does RAM have DODGEY TRANSMISSIONS?

[@01trsmar]

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!

[@Sosaparks]

@@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

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Do they make a dashmat to cover a broken transmission too?

[@gregthatcher8883]

Lmao

[@seecampacp5107]

A dodge with transmission problems? Nooooo that could never happen 😆

[@Welcometofacsistube]

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.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

@@Welcometofacsistube anyone think about that it's 20yrs old.

[@2-1inffwa97]

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 😂

[@NWI_Steel]

Those 90s dodge transmissions were literally 50k mile transmissions lol

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@NWI_Steel you're literally wrong

[@robertyoung8289]

Andre tried to erase it with his finger! 😃

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Surface scratching the delicate meter cluster screen 🤣

[@michaelcutsuries8098]

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

[@alannewhall2323]

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.

[@harlandurant7014]

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.

[@1970351C2V]

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.

[@xxsuperbirdxx]

@@1970351C2V these guys are something else, pretty comical

[@kc0lif]

that's got a check engine light well open hood see if engine still there.

[@Chris-oc9wu]

Get a 3rd gen hemi 2500, big difference. I have one of those 2nd gens in my back yard

[@josephtate168]

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

[@josephtate168]

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.

[@alhill1767]

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

[@jeffrentsch4318]

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.

[@MrBillsfishin]

Come on Case. Take one for the team mister. It's just a trans and headlight. Lol

[@matthewdievendorf9609]

Looks like a good video for repairing the dodge ram, cant wait. Hopefully it's not to expensive to repair.

[@rustyreese4006]

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.

[@BushcraftQuebec]

Guys buy truck and buy parts and learn how to fix em . Cuz the new cars need you to learn to Code

[@amolinari9]

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 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dommm111]

Another scar for the pirate 🦜

[@Spankus28]

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.

[@bryan1480]

Case better start riding his motorcycle to work....

[@NWI_Steel]

Kase's truck has a manual trans that has already been rebuilt as well.

[@rajmoney1575]

😂

[@private6549]

@@NWI_Steel Right and it is a Cummins too. Dodge manuals and Cummins engines are good so powertrain wise his truck is solid.

[@jaxreaper3123]

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

[@jaxreaper3123]

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

[@collinlawrence278]

That Chrysler reliability!

[@dgreco1374]

It’s a late 90s truck what do you expect all vehicles that old will have issues

[@Montana270]

@@dgreco1374 But other brands may not have as many is his point

[@collinlawrence278]

@@dgreco1374 they have had it for like two weeks..

[@dgreco1374]

@@collinlawrence278 and you have no idea the life the truck had before them a vehicle is going to be reliable if you don’t beat the crap out of it say like giving it to a teen lol

[@adolfoabhurtadoc6106]

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!!

[@sethjensen3241]

Would love to see some more footage from the snow storm!

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

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?"

[@traceypup1810]

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.

[@harlandurant7014]

Ya it seems to fix it or blow it up like within 100miles

[@donleamon8653]

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 😱

[@trailrunnah8886]

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)

[@harlandurant7014]

@@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.

[@Issa_aj]

Well the truck towed gooseneck trailers not suprised the trans is broke

[@JL-cq2ek]

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.

[@rustyreese4006]

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.

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Not everyone had an engine blow up on those GMs, as far as I remember.

[@Canadiansurfer57]

😬 had that code on my 2011 JK...new torque converter clutch and valve body...$$...🤞

[@willumlawrence9922]

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

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Hmm. What do you think about GM 454 trucks?

[@tannerbrewer3797]

Try out the built in reader it came with 3 fast auxiliary clicks then hold and the. It’ll show the code

[@aaronblankenship7898]

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

[@ubeuonly]

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

[@Sylvan_dB]

TL;DR: Basically, the lockup torque converter aka torque converter clutch isn't working properly. Might be an electrical, fluid, or component failure.

[@sonictech1000]

Mine will throw that code on a cold morning if I neglect to warm it up and go straight up into the freeway.

[@josephvanleeuwen4606]

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.

[@josephvanleeuwen4606]

I was wrong.

[@techevar]

maybe it's me but I love the look of the old dodges!

[@workingshlub8861]

on second gen rams you can cycle the key three times and read codes on the dash...

[@MaxBrandenberger]

Clear it and see if it comes back on. Maybe it was an intermittent connection.

[@jamesr8103]

Cycle the ignition 5 times and it will show the code where the odometer is

[@vettle1]

I'm guessing transmission (before watching)... It is a Ram after all Edit, CEL not flashing, most likely an emission\sensor\mileage issue

[@leskobrandon538]

The TC solenoid is on the valve body

[@slowpokezuki]

Okoboji hat....WHAT?!?!

[@jeffdanilovitz10]

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.

[@distinctdirtyatvs7477]

60k miles on that same code in my 1996 ram 2500. Manually shift it and you’ll be fine.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

YUP! It's a dodge

[@familyherochannel2288]

Not the Pirate truck !!!!!!!!!

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

When will the “Check Engine” light emoji change with the times? Why does it still have a carbureted air filter on top? 🤔

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

@@cherch Yes!

[@i3oosted]

"No one else had any problems???!!!" aaaaaaahahahahhahahahah

[@jrpriller]

You just turn the key to access and back 3 time the code would pop up

[@TopHatGent]

Well i figured out your problem, your radiator cap is attached to a piece of......i'll just leave it there lol

[@johnsuek8031]

Transmission must be ideling in neutral because of it being a dodge

[@mistermatsuda]

Looks like Hell got its revenge.

[@MichaelBayShoreNY]

changed transmission fluid on a 200,000 mile transmission that probably hasnt been serviced in 10 years THEN Problems and slipping?? old timers aint wrong. don't change fluid on high mileage cars that havent been maintained.

[@Brian.8272]

where is big green?

[@brianreiff8101]

Should be a $50 solenoid, pretty common issue

[@plopterjones2147]

This is why I just wanna swap a manual into my 1500....

[@thatlolguy6799]

well say it broke and youll get enough viewership to replace it

[@gjolinares23]

Throw the whole truck away

[@426thAirborne]

Its fine! It slips but its fine😅

[@panthermartin7784]

That check engine light isn't normal? Lol is on anything I drive...

[@jakec.7410]

Perfect opportunity to 4bt swap it

[@ShredderSensei]

Mr Truck is like Yukon Cornelius as far as tasting minerals

[@nathankoroush7918]

It is just a light letting you know it has a engine.

[@clarin3318]

Dodge transmission problems? U don’t need a code reader for that. It’s expected and that’s it.

[@MrSleepProductionsInc]

DTC P0743: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID/TRANS RELAY CIRCUITS Circuit Description Circuit is monitored continuously while ignition is on. DTC sets if voltage detected on TCC at PCM does not match desired voltage. Possible Cause The following items may be area of concern: Fused B+ feed to transmission control circuit open. Transmission control relay defective. TCC solenoid control circuit open. TCC solenoid control circuit shorted to ground. TCC wire harness defective. Transmission control relay output circuit open. Transmission control relay output circuit shorted to ground. PCM defective. DTC P1765 is set. Transmission control circuit shorted to voltage. Solenoid and harness assembly defective. Diagnostic Procedure 1. Using scan tool, read DTCs. If good trip counter for DTC P0743 is not displayed or displayed count is not zero, go to step 16 . If good trip counter is displayed and displayed count is zero, go to next step. 2. Using scan tool, read DTCs. If DTC P1765 is also set, see DTC P1765: TRANS 12-VOLT SUPPLY RELAY CNTRL CIRCUIT . If DTC P1765 is not set, go to next step. 3. Using scan tool, read transmission DTCs. If DTC P0743, P0748 and P0753 are present, go to next step. If DTC P0743, P0748 and P0753 are not present, go to step 8 . 4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. Turn ignition on. Using test light connected to ground, check fused transmission control relay output circuit at transmission solenoid connector terminal No. 1. If test light illuminates brightly, replace transmission solenoid assembly (internal transmission harness). See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SERVICING article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. If test light does not illuminate, or does not illuminate brightly, go to next step. 5. Turn ignition off. Remove transmission control relay from underhood Power Distribution Center (PDC) or Integrated Power Module (IPM), as applicable. Turn ignition on. Using test light connected to ground, check fused B+ circuit at transmission control relay connector terminal No. 30 (terminal C3 on AB body). If test light illuminates brightly, remove test light and go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, or does not illuminate brightly, repair circuit for open. If fuse is open, ensure to check for short to ground or high resistance in fused B+ circuit. 6. Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between ground and fused transmission control relay output circuit at transmission solenoid connector terminal No. 1. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, go to next step. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair relay output circuit for short to ground. 7. Using fused jumper wire, jumper fused B+ circuit (terminal No. 30 (terminal C3 on AB body) and transmission control relay output circuit (terminal No. 87 (terminal C5 on AB body) together at transmission control relay connector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Turn ignition on. Using test light connected to ground, check fused transmission control relay output circuit at transmission solenoid connector terminal No. 1. If test light illuminates brightly, replace transmission control relay. If test light does not illuminate, or does not illuminate brightly, repair relay output circuit for open. If fuse is open, ensure to check for short to ground or high resistance in relay output circuit. 8. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connector C2 (White) and transmission solenoid harness connector. Measure resistance of TCC solenoid control circuit between PCM harness connector C2 (White) terminal No. 11 and transmission solenoid harness connector terminal No. 7. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair TCC solenoid control circuit for open. 9. Measure resistance between ground and TCC solenoid control circuit at PCM harness connector C2 (White) terminal No. 11. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair TCC solenoid control circuit for short to ground. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, go to next step. 10. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage of TCC solenoid control circuit. If voltage is more than .5 volt, repair TCC solenoid control circuit for short to voltage. If voltage is .5 volt or less, go to next step. 11. Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between TCC solenoid control circuit and all other circuits at transmission solenoid connector. If resistance is less than 100 k/ohms between TCC solenoid control circuit and any other circuit, repair circuit as necessary. If resistance is 100 k/ohms or more, go to next step. 12. Ensure ignition is off. Remove transmission control relay from underhood Power Distribution Center (PDC) or Integrated Power Module (IPM), as applicable. Measure resistance of TCC solenoid control circuit between fused transmission control relay output circuit at transmission solenoid connector terminal No. 1 and PCM harness connector C2 (White) terminal No. 11. If resistance is 25-60 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not 25-60 ohms, replace transmission solenoid assembly (internal transmission harness). See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SERVICING article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. 13. Measure resistance between ground and TCC solenoid control circuit at transmission solenoid connector terminal No. 7. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in transmission solenoid assembly. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, go to next step. 14. Measure resistance between TCC solenoid control circuit and governor pressure solenoid control circuit at PCM harness connector C2 (White) terminals No. 8 and 11. Resistance should be 28-68 ohms. Measure resistance between TCC solenoid control circuit and 3-4 shift solenoid control circuit at PCM harness connector C2 (White) terminals No. 11 and 21. Resistance should be 50-120 ohms. If resistance for both measurements is within specification, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace transmission solenoid assembly (internal transmission harness). See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SERVICING article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. 15. Measure resistance between TCC solenoid control circuit and all other transmission solenoid assembly circuits at appropriate PCM harness connector terminals. If resistance is less than 100 k/ohms between TCC solenoid control circuit and any other circuit, replace transmission solenoid assembly (internal transmission harness). See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SERVICING article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. If resistance is 100 k/ohms or more, replace PCM. See appropriate REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. 16. Conditions required to set DTC are not currently present. Inspect all applicable connectors and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connectors and terminals are okay, see INACTIVE DTC CONDITION under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Testing is complete.

[@jamesklinkhammer7539]

What year is the dodge?

[@swimmer8585]

It’s dodge what do you expect. An expensive Dodge Ram breaks easily too

[@willrector9716]

I knew that one would be the first to break! Those things had terrible transmissions and transfer cases........

[@rileychristian1300]

You broke one of the biggest rules in working on trucks. You serviced an old transmission thats probably never been serviced. The new soaps In the new transmission fluid is probably breaking up the gunk holding that sucker together.

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

It does happen

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Well that's not good

[@lanceripplinger8352]

RIP crappy Dodge dodgey transmission! 😁😁

[@jedironin380]

On a Wrangler, that warning light just means the engine is working. ;)

[@tallll70]

indeed... if check engine is ON you suppose to stop, open hood, check if engine is there, if it is, close the hood and go

[@familyherochannel2288]

Why does it sound like Roman is always being shirt with you guys ? He's very short with Andre and Nathan

[@object1418]

Pls fix it!

[@repnatl]

Just a 46re in its natural environment.

[@Mannycts]

Our 1999 dodge ram 1500 you just put key in and turn it 3 times to accessory fast with doors close and it will give u trouble codes with out scanner

[@2500mike]

I'm all about the 3key turn. A 99 I had wouldn't do it. Thought it was 2000 and up. Regardless it's helpful

[@jeremyneufeld6541]

Sure it's a 99? That feature only appeared on 2000 and up. Check the build date.

[@Mannycts]

O yea it's the 2000...got a 99 also

[@lancerasmussen8580]

@@2500mike My 90 Dodge Ramcharger will do it also. Except instead of showing up on odometer (old roller style) you had to count flashes on the MIL light.

[@MrSleepProductionsInc]

Had a ‘98 1500 and the key trick would flash the mil light. Have a ‘98 2500 and the key trick doesn’t work at all in that truck. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@leondrolet8695]

My Sunday morning tradition of having a cigar on my patio and watching a new TFL vid. Thank you - (although it is a crime not having Kase on camera).

[@NathanDAdlen]

Thanks. Kase is a great kid, but he was being shy that day.

[@adamtrombino106]

So it STILL needs a trans.. gotcha..

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Yikes!

[@gaugebuseck3375]

“Cheap”... 5k for a name and some wheels. People over price dodges for no reason

[@bonifaciopreciado4793]

Its a Dodge ...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tylerjerome3317]

You do know you can check the codes by cycling the ignition three times right

[@wahoolinh]

Or buy a $30 scanner that does a bunch stuff too.

[@timw4369]

Just reset it This is a false reading happens with dodge alot

[@Hard_7_Iron]

My bet is....dirt or loose connection. Good luck.

[@GATORADDAM]

If it were a newer Dodge / Ram / Fiat thing you'd never have made it back!

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Match made in heaven