I have a 96 dodge with a 5.9 and 47re tranny . when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd it goes into 3rd then kicks back in to 2nd it seem that it doesnt know what gear it should be in . Any one got an idea to fix this?

 

It sounds lik torqe converter. I'd start savin for a new trans. You got any mod's done to it?

 

no mods yet

 

I'm not sure that the torque converter would be the problem. It doesn't care which gear you are in -- it just transmits engine power to the front pump by liquid or lock-up clutch means.

I would be inclined to look at the valve body, band, or linkage adjustments instead.

Have you regularly changed fluid and filter? There is a shuttle valve in the 2-3 position that might either be locked in its bore from dirty oil or have a broken spring, requiring valve body repairs. The good news is that valve body repairs do not necessitate removing the transmission from the truck.

The 2nd gear band may also be the culprit. Bands are to be adjusted ever 24,000 miles, but this seldom happens. Geno's Garage says this:

Here is the link to the article:
94+ Ram AT band adjustment

 

I think I might also verify proper kickdown cable adjustment too tight and it will tend to "hunt" up and down

 

does your tranny do this between say 40 to 55 mph?

 

Mine is actualy an H series but I have had many cust. with same cond. at 40 to 55 try loosening cable abit release catch and push cable housing towards throttle belcrank connection. throttling pressure overrides gov. press. and this will increase pedal travel required for downshift will also affect upshift points hope this helps

 

it only does it when u step on it from a stop. If just go easy it dont do it.

 

mine did that also my tranny was junk what does the fluid look like black or smell burnt if so start saving for a good tranny

 

My 97 4x4 auto makes a whirring, rubbing sort of noise when towing my boat up some pretty steep hills. Truck has overdrive off. It makes the noise when it transitions from 2nd to 3rd. I'm trying to sell my Aprilia Falco so I can get a new tranny. hrrrrmph!

Steveoh