Transmission help

[92RamD150]

Hi Gang,

I need some more help.As you know I have 1992 Dodge D-150.It has the V6 in it.My problem is my transmission isnt locking up,or as some would say,not going into over-drive.As far as the shifting it does fine.
I turned the key on and off a few times.It said the Transmission Solenoid is shorted out.Does anyone know xcatly where it is.Ive been told its in the valve body.Is it something I can change fairily easly,or does it need to go to a shop.I have found the part localy for about $40.
Im not sure what transmission the truck has in it.If some one could help me there too.I know its a 3sp.On the gear shilfer,it goes...P R N D 2 1


Thanks,
Michael

[B-300]

The 3 spd and 4 spd transmissions have soleniods on the valve body... You will need to know which you have to get the correct part since both have the same shift gate pattern. The 4 spd also has an OD button on the dash.
On the transmission the 3 spd with lockup will have an electrical connection to the rear of the pan.
The 4 spd OD transmission has an electrical connection near the shift linkage, 2 wires is OD only and 3 wires it would have lockup also.
The 4 spd soleniod(s) are mounted on the valve body with Torx head screws, T-25. (The valve body is also held in with T-25 screws)
I'm not sure on a 3 spd but suspect there similiar.
Other than standard wrenches, the T-25 torx head driver is the odd tool you might need.

[92RamD150]

Thanks B-300,

Ill check it out.Mine does have a O/D switch on the dash.

BTW,will I have to drop the Valve Body?If so,will all the check valves(aka those ball bearings)come out?


Thanks,
92RamD150

[B-300]

Valve body removal requires you drain the fluid, remove the pan, the linkages on the transmission, also the OD wiring.
Get a drain plug kit if you can afford it and a filter kit with gasket along with at least 6 qts. of ATF+4 fluid before starting.
No ball bearings or other small parts will fall out unless something is broken inside.