1996 dodge ram 2500 club cab v10 4x4 transmission will not shift into overdrive ? have had it rebuilt once and did transmission oil change and filter helped for a little bit but not really any advice

The governor solenoid is the first thing I would replace. You have to remove the pan. Messy job. Of course, you know that, you replaced the filter. On the passenger side. Get the right solenoid as it holds the temperature sensor also. Wrong on and you will have other problems.

Indicates transmission fault, have codes pulled to identify fault

It sounds like your over-drive is going out. Have you serviced the transmission lately? I would highly recommend also having the gov. pressure solenoid screen cleaned and as with most all Dodges, I recommend installing a inline filter in the pressure line going to the cooler. It will prolong the life of your transmission.

It's not hard to do and most any parts store can order you 1, the small inline filter looks like a metal fuel filter, cut the metal line going to the cooler, add some rubber trans. hose and filter. but only AFTER having your transmission serviced! Whoever services your transmission have them inspect the pan well, if you have a lot of metal in the pan, you will more than likely be looking at replacing your transmission in the very near future. Hope this helps.

put some trans additive like lucas that removes varnish off solenoids--amsoil is anothr brand--ajust the throttlvalve cable on the intake--------may need to rplace governor pressure solenoid and torque converter sol--trans cud be worn out-hav a concerned mechanic take a test drive

If you havent changed the plugs or coils, that could be a source of your problem. Also, maybe change your fuel filter and air filter. If you have the test, check your fuel pressure in the engine. Your fuel pump may be weak and need replaced. Best to you.

Your transfer could be bad.

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sounds like trans has gone bad, last service of filter and fluid? clogged screen or low/burnt fluid would effest but if clunking sounds like trans is shot

Have yopu ever changed the fluid & filter? this is the most common cause of this problem