1998 Dodge Transmission

[kevfish1]

Just had the tranny rebuilt in my 98 dodge ram. The other morning it was 24 below out and i noticed the tranny would not go into overdrive. I called the guys that did the rebuild and they stated that is normal when it is that cold out and that it is a sensor in the air intake that tells the computer not to go into overdrive. They stated it would go into overdrive when it is a bit warmer........ My question is this normal??????????????????????????????????

[Shack]

I do not recall that as being normal? Years of working at Dodge dealers and I can not say I have ever told a customer this was a normal thing.

Unfortunately, I can not make a call on a Friday at this hour to the trans guy I would ask this question.

[Gatores]

I bought a 1999 Dodge Dakota new and had the same thing. When it was cold it wouldnt shift into overdrive. Had to put a winterfront on and warm up the truck in neutral to allow the tranny fluid to warm as well.

[deadeye]

Its not uncommon for it to do that...It should go into overdrive once it is up to operating temp however. If it was warmed up (up to operating temp and blowing warm air) then it should make it into overdrive. I dont remember the exact cause but I remeber the tranny shop saying something about that being normal. (I wont mess with transmissions myself. I let the real pros mess with that )

[kevfish1]

My truck was warmed up and the heater was blowing hot air. I let it warm up for about 10 minutes and then drove around town for 45 minutes. It was very cold out and they said that is the reason and not to worry about it. The reason i worry is that i just paid them 2500 for the rebuild and i never experienced that before

[moparmarv]

i own a 1996 ram 2500 and when it is real cold out it does usually need to worm up before it will shift into overdrive if it is real cold the engine may be starting to get warm but the trany also needs to get warm for it to shift into overdrive

[DrKen]

My jeep is the same way. Even states it in the owners manual

[FasterThanYou23]

My 95 ram has never done this..

[The_Duckslayer]

I have to get about 7 or 8 miles down the road at 55 to 60 MPH before mine will go into OD. I was told it is so that the engine will not have to lug until well after it has warmed up. Take care and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[63ihharvester4x4]

i have a 95dakota and it does the same thing

[Jethro80]

I have a 98 dodge half ton and it didn't shift into overdrive also during the cold in the middle of January. I spoke to a few tranny techs and they said the same thing about a temp sensor and I was also told its common with them. Mine isn't rebuilt so I thought I was in [PoorWordUsage] creek when that happened.