My Ram pickup won't shift out of 4th gear

[Gone_fishn]

My 2012 Ram seams to be stuck in 4th gear. It will go to drive for a second and then goes to 4th gear. I can't shift it up or down from the manual shift button. It will go into reverse, but it shifts hard when it does. Anybody know anything about this?

 

[Backstrap]

Check your warranty coverage on it - might still be covered under powertrain warranty; Dodge's was 5 yr./100,000 miles back then I believe.

 

[Gone_fishn]

Check your warranty coverage on it - might still be covered under powertrain warranty; Dodge's was 5 yr./100,000 miles back then I believe.

That went out in February, after a little research, I think it may be the shift solenoid. I'm not sure but I need to service the transmission anyway. I hate to buy the part if that isn't it though.

 

[Okie4570]

Go to autozone and have them pull the code, then google for similar experiences.

 

[adamsredlines]

If you have a CEL on you can pull the codes if it has one without a scanner.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-powertrain/208857-key-trick.html

 

[Gone_fishn]

If you have a CEL on you can pull the codes if it has one without a scanner.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-powertrain/208857-key-trick.html

I just checked and it says it's the shift solenoid. Apparently there's no aftermarket part, so I'll have to get one from Dodge. That'll make it cost more!!

 

[adamsredlines]

Hey, check out https://www.moes-performance.com/ and send Matt a message...he (as you can see by the website) is the biggest vendor to Dodge Ram guys. He can usually get better pricing than just walking into a dealership.

 

[Gone_fishn]

Hey, check out https://www.moes-performance.com/ and send Matt a message...he (as you can see by the website) is the biggest vendor to Dodge Ram guys. He can usually get better pricing than just walking into a dealership.

I'll check that out. Thanks

 

[Shadowrider]

I just checked and it says it's the shift solenoid. Apparently there's no aftermarket part, so I'll have to get one from Dodge. That'll make it cost more!!

Also check the part number through Amazon. Seriously, I found my window switch was made by Dorman and the part number. Amazon had it for $19. Ford wanted $47 for the same exact item. Amazon can save you a ton of money on car parts. Also got a factory FoMoCo fan assembly for $69. It was over $400 from the dealer. Google up the part numbers and dig a little.

 

[MacFromOK]

You might also check the wiring to the solenoid. It's exposed to the elements.