47re Wont Downshift To First It does not have reverse or 3rd currently (and cannot achieve 4th since no 3rd). I'm Trucks a...

47re Wont Downshift To First It does not have reverse or 3rd currently (and cannot achieve 4th since no 3rd). I'm Trucks a 1998 dodge ram 3500 12v 47re so here is my issue the truck starts off in 3rd gear i can shift to 2nd manually but not 1st if I go to neutral 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain - Help me diagnose 47RE first gear issues - I'll start with the history of this transmission: 1997 2500 4x4 with 47RE I have lurked here for awhile, but never gave it a thought to post this issue until stumbling across quite a few posts by tactransman. Does Dodge Truck and Cummins Turbo Diesel Forum - 47re wont shift out of 1st - On my 02 2500 I had to replace my overdrive unit. Im confident everything is correct, including band setting and fluid level. I pulled onto my road and it just downshifted to 1st and didnt want to shift up. Came home parked her, then went out later. Hi, I just picked up a 2001 2500 cummins, and it doesnt seem to shift back to 1st gear after I come to a stop, even if I put it in 1st manually it takes off in second. Reverse is fine. 55 diffs. When slowing My Son owns a 2000 3500 DRW with a 47RE. I stopped again and on acceleration 1-2 shift, very delayed 2-3 shift up 48re Trans is not wanting to move in 1st gear. Then once up to speed it runs fine but it does this everytime I Discover common problems, symptoms, and repair costs associated with the Dodge 47RE transmission. 9 Cummins Turbo Diesel. When I first left the house all was fine, Transmission doesn't downshift on its own, slams to Drive from Reverse:2002 46RE Jump to Latest 18K views 24 replies 6 participants last post by charlie1935 Jan 5, 2010 trexmgd In this Drivetrain 101, we thoroughly inspect and analyze the origin, strengths, weaknesses and pragmatic upgrades of the 48RE transmission. and added stuff where I So today was 45° out and after about an hour drive i came to a stop and noticed the truck was not downshifting to 1st, got to the jobsite turned it off for about 10 15 mins, turned it back on and So, my '97 has a built 47RE (3/2012) with red clutches, Suncoast triple-disc converter, HB valve body, kevlar bands, etc. To troubleshoot it Low line pressure at idle in first gear can cause a transmission to stall, as it may not provide enough pressure to engage the clutches or bands properly. a 1998 12 valve with a 47re trans. I am having more troubles with my truck. I can manually downshift to 1st gear then place the shifter back in If it won't shift out of 1st gear then it's a electrical problem, either a solenoid, PCM, or wiring. It shifts into and out of forward and reverse but I only have first. Governor pressure solenoid is the Upgraded Borg Then it will not ever kickdown or downshift unless i slow up significantly (won't downshift from 4th until about 15mph), but still seems that throttle position has no affect on the Have transmission that doesn't want to shift out of 2nd 'I think" Can put it in low and drives and 2nd but not Drive. When I manually shift directly to 2nd it moves about 4-6 feet then the trans feels like it's in a bind and wants to stop. Originally, I had a worn first gear band that allowed the anchor to fall out, so I replaced the transmission with a used one that had 54k on it. The problem I'm having is when I put the truck in manual 1st or Reverse, the Ive got 145k miles, original 47re. Truck is all original with 92K on it. 1. Hey, all! I had some issues with my 47RE shifting properly. Previous owner had aslo claimed to have changed the fluid & filter. So, when my transmission gets up to 140 degrees or warmer it will not downshift to 1st gear when coming to a stop. When slowing down at highway speeds it will auto downshift to 2nd and then Looking at a 47re trans in a 99 truck my friend just bought. 6K views 20 replies 5 participants last post by 12vManumatic Apr 3, 2016 1 Mine wouldn’t shift out of first gear on me one time and it turned out to be a bad output shaft speed sensor on the tailstock of the transmission. Saturday morning disconnected the batteries and reset the computer shifted fine till I shut it off. Easy fix with replace of The problem is that the trans sticks in first gear. I only drive it once every couple of I recently put a 47re with a suncoast standalone valve body and pcs controller in my first gen. The other day, the "O/D OFF" light came on. It shifts fine otherwise. Drive worry-free. Monday it started acting up, as it decided it didn't want to engage 1st The transmission won't downshift unless you come to a complete stop. 3K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by Dieseldust21 Dec 10, 2009 💪Wade and Montana will show you how to trouble shoot issues with 47RE and 48RE transmissions in Dodge Ram trucks with the 5. It would sometimes seem like it would skip 1st gear so this past weekend I 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain - 47re Downshift Question - The only time the transmission in my truck will downshift is when the go pedal is fully depressed. Since I have had it it seems like it doesn't downshift as soon as I'd like when taking corners or slowing down, but after driving it across country Would that keep it from shifting out of first? I was under the impression that with the full manual kit that it would shift when you moved the shift lever regardless of throttle pressure. He has not been driving the truck much lately, and Learn about the most common 48RE transmission problems and how to prevent them. 3K views 22 replies 4 participants last post by dd9 Aug 16, 2022 D Hi there. 46re. Hence my suggestion to first check the So, my '97 has a built 47RE (3/2012) with red clutches, Suncoast triple-disc converter, HB valve body, kevlar bands, etc. Sometimes if hard on 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain - 47RE will not downshift to 1st gear - So, when my transmission gets up to 140 degrees or warmer it will not downshift to 1st gear when coming to a Hey guys, Pepsi here with a write up that I got from the DT forums. It pulls great however im having an issue thats really 47re in a 2004 F250 troubles Jump to Latest 4. Like I said, 42RH/46RH/47RH TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING CHARTS The diagnosis charts provide additional reference when diagnosing a Sometimes if i shift it from drive to first then to 2nd manually it will change but not always. At the time I had it built I didn't have the money to put a vb in it so I left it stock. 9 V8. It won't shift out of 1st gear. My truck won't shift out of 1st unless I rev it high then back off. While cruising in overdrive locked it would hit neutral sometimes until I revved it up a little then Hey guys, I've been fighting this problem for a while now and I am about fed up with it! The transmission seems to want to hold third gear until I am almost stopped (5 mph give or take) and My tow rig/ DD is a 96 2500 cummins just so you know what I'm workin with. I changed the output shaft sensor and no change. I have a 2000 dodge 5. I don't think this is got a 47RE on 01 dodge ram. 6K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by 04fummins Sep 14, 2011 0 12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain - 47re "limp mode" issue fixed - I thought I would start a thread to pay it forward for all the research and knowledge I've gained on here over the last week or so, and share Hi everyone. I have a problem that has been fairly common with 47re trucks. It's a V10 with a 47RE transmission. Once I’m in second I have no problem with other gears. It just started happening when i came home from town. He has been experiencing occasional symptoms of a governor pressure solenoid failure. Need help with a shift issue. It shifts fine from 1st to 2nd, but that is it. I can go The Diesel Stop 301 - Moved A 1999 Dodge 2500 with a 5. What I am trying to do is figure out how to predict the 1-2 shift and My problem was solved by adjusting the linkages. It feels like Hello all, This year is not a good year for my 24v. Still in limp-in. 1996 47re won't downshift?! Well guys I have a built 47re. It will manually shift to 2nd, 3rd, then overdrive fine. In second I have no downshift to first do it starts off in second when I stop. I installed the kit . It's all back together now, change tranny filter and fluid. My 01 tranny has lost first gear. Replaced fuse. No 4th or overdrive. Troubleshoot effectively and save on repairs. Mine wouldn’t shift out of first gear on me one time and it turned out to be a bad output shaft speed sensor on the tailstock of the transmission. I bought my first Cummins and I appreciate all the help. Changed the pressure sensor and solenoid on the valve body and now have 1st Truck has roughly 50,000miles on a rebuild. It only 12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 - 47re wont downshift to 1st - my 47re doesn't want to downshift to 1st when coming to a stop and will only downshift to 3rd. If I mash on the pedal it feels like it's back in the higher gear. I have gotten it to change all the way to drive but as soon as I let out of the gas it will downshift right 99 2500, Quad cab, 4x4 47RE, BD pressure lock on it, small BD 90/140 chip on the VP 44 connection plug, 17" 3rd gen wheels. So hopefully he'll see this, or anyone else that's I have a 2002 Diesel with 247. Trans fuse blown. then the Heading out to run errands this morning and my tranny won't shift out of 1st gear. It will I need some help. When i unplug the transmission relay it lets me manually shift from 1 to D, in 2 it seems to sit in 1st. my 47re doesn't want to downshift to 1st when coming to a stop and will only downshift to 3rd. I'm working on a 1999 2500 Cummins 47re. No mods and lived an easy life by the previous owner. I am pretty sure it's an electrical issue since the trans temp and OD off light is on. I parked it and ordered a Master Solenoid Service Kit from Cascade. 46re? 48re? Having issues and need some Please enlightene me Alright, I am trying to work through an idea of mine in regards to lockup. Checked for 5 volt ref, gnd, and 12volts at connector on top of SOLVED - 2004 48re not downshifting into 1st First - PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING BEFORE REPLYING. It's basically a stock transmission with a kevlar kickdown band. 3. I figured I'd mess with a few things just to see 2000 Ram 2500 Cummins 47RE 2wd, 275K since last rebuild 445K on Case 2 weeks ago, it started slipping when shifting gears. The transmission is a auto told its a 47RE. The last few months the truck would hunt for gears before if got up to temp or on wet/rainy days. The truck I bought is the Used to downshift to first at a stop sign, or start off in first from park, but now it doesn't. Monday it started acting up, as it decided it didn't want to engage 1st 12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 - 47re wont downshift to 1st - my 47re doesn't want to downshift to 1st when coming to a stop and will only downshift to 3rd. It is a spare light truck with 200,000mi, nothing wrong with it except old and dingy. It Thursday truck was fine Friday tranny won't shift out of first. I have been having some issues with the 47re in the truck. If however, yours wont cycle through the gears correctly when in D, and strange noises are present, something is probably amiss. 5-02 - 47RE shift problems - Need help with a shift issue. Brief history: TPS replaced 4 years ago, Lift pump and injector pump replace near 175,xxx Tranny I have a odd bird. used to have no 1st gear. 9 diesel with the 47re trans. No one needs to read about silly replies like did I check the fluid level - I've got a friend with a '99 his 47RE wil not shift out of 1st gear without lifting off the peddle, once you lift out it seems to shift through the gears just fine. When starting in first its almost no go, very little pressure. Fluid had In this episode we go over the general adjustment for the TV cable on your 47re transmission (and some early 48re) If your 47re transmission is holding 1st gear to long you need to watch this Damn, I was just fishing for a quick fix anyway. Where do I start checking things. 9 Cummins. this causes governor pressure to NOT drop to zero and allow 1st gear downshift at stop. Have searched that it could be the governor solenoid and switch. Ruenell front bumper and warn winch, Rancho adj Hey guys, I'm looking for some help regarding my 99 RAM 3500 4x4. The transmission will not shift out of first when low fuel light is on, but as soon as the fuel level is above 1/4 tank it shifts fine. Further, we 47re wont shift Jump to Latest 13K views 22 replies 9 participants last post by martinyk Feb 5, 2013 martinyk Discussion starter I just got another 01 in addition to the 01 I currently own. xxx on it. 9L Cummins, specifically from 19 Feeling stupid here but don't know what model AUTOMATIC Trans I have in my '99 Dodge Ram with a 5. I changed fluid/filter and adjusted both bands. The tranny only has 1-3. HAS FIRST/REVERSE ONLY (NO 1-2 OR 2-3 UPSHIFT) 1. Truck has a triple disk May's Cummins of the Month is now open for entries! How to change downshift on 47RE? Jump to Latest 3. Is this a faulty governor pressure sensor? Thanks Anyone ever find this problem out? I hold my foot to the floor the tranny wont shift out of first, just nails rev limiter, ease up a lil bit and it shifts, 12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 - 47re 3rd to 4th + overdrive issues - i have a 96 dodge 2500 with a real cranked up 12v. If you select first manually it still stays in second. The Driving the other day and the transmission would not shift out of 2ed, came to a stop then accelerated and no 1-2 shift. I have an issue where my truck will not shift out of first unless i rev to atleast 2300, then let off the gas. It was holding 2nd Gen Ram Tech - NEW 47re wont shift - So, i got a new 47re in my Dodge ram 2500 -97 and it wont shift. And it’s fine Lately ive been having issues with my Truck shifting from 1st to 2nd, i have to Let off and get back on the throttle lightly For it to shift, i had the local shop drop the Pan and change the governor 47RE it is then. 2nd, 3rd overdrive work fine, no slip. The truck is basically bone stock aside from a cold air intake and some exterior modifications. I've got a friend with a '99 his 47RE wil not shift out of 1st gear without lifting off the peddle, once you lift out it seems to shift through the gears just fine. Also heard it 47re troubles If it starts in first I’m lucky to get into second. 9L Cummins diesel and a 47RE comes into your shop with a complaint of stalling coming to a stop. I'm swapping in a nv4500 when I get the money but I was hoping to keep this 1st Gear Bind? 47re Jump to Latest 9. Test using DRB® scan tool and repair as I was just wondering at what rpm is the 47re suppose to shift into 2,3,OD at? I can idle in drive at 20-22mph in 2nd gear, she only go's to 1st when I'm stopped or coming to a stop. . I posted on Thanks Dynamic, It starts in 3rd, I guess, won't upshift, but will downshift into ???? if I pull shifter into 1st @ 10mph. To troubleshoot it 47RE sluggish going into gear cold Jump to Latest 18K views 45 replies 7 participants last post by acesneights1 Jul 27, 2009 A 12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 - 47re wont downshift - ok it will run and shift ok for about 15-20 minutes but then after that if i slow down or come to a stop it wont downshift and HELP! - P0500 and 47RE wont start in 1st Gear - Took a trip yesterday ('bout 150 miles) and all was fine. 48re wont downshift to 1st Jump to Latest 5. When it goes to Hello Guys, I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 12v 5. I can manually downshift to 1st gear then place the shifter back in 12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 - 47re wont downshift - ok it will run and shift ok for about 15-20 minutes but then after that if i slow down or come to a stop it wont downshift and will The usual issue is that (since the 47RE is derived from a gasser tranny) there is not enough throttle input to make the tranny downshift with a Cummins. Trans was completely rebuilt and the solenoids and sensors were replaced. I know 1st-2nd is hydrological and 2-3 is electronic. It started Hello Everyone, Before I ask my question, I just wanted to thank everyone for all the info for the past year. So, when my transmission gets up to 140 degrees or warmer it will not downshift to 1st gear when coming to a stop. I have a POTS (radial potentiometer) that has worked in I have a 1999 dodge ram 2500 24v with the 47re. Using the shifter to put it in 1st will work, and sometimes it will stay there at very slow speed, Your complaint is typical of governor pressure solenoid hanging open. Expert tips & maintenance guide. Governor Circuit Electrical Fault. Read now! Explore common Dodge Ram 47RE transmission problems, their causes, and owner feedback to keep your truck running smoothly. Today i did fluid and filter, along with a band adjustment. The issue is not 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain - 47re hard shifting out of first gear - The other day my truck started shifting very slowly out of first gear--revving very high before shifting hard out of first. 1997 Ram 2500 5. When I start to take off it will kick down to 2nd and if I give it a little punch, it will kick down to 1st. When you stop, you can feel the truck jerk forward as it downshifts. The truck would always start from second gear. Now it won't shift at 24 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 98. I have streamlined and fixed it up made it look nice etic. I Stuck In 1st Gear - 47RE Auto Trans I have a '99 with the 47RE.