Stuck in second at full throttle

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Dec 26, 2008 | 06:33 PM

dangerous1965

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Stuck in second at full throttle

Well my truck finally is broke I think!? When I full throttle it it shifts into second and stays there?? I have to let up on the pedal to get it to shift?? Any Ideas?? I do have a BD valve body Help!!

Dec 26, 2008 | 06:36 PM

wildbill

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It only do it under full throttle??

Dec 26, 2008 | 08:25 PM

dangerous1965

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Yup If i drive normal it shifts perfect only when I'm on it or hauling a heavy load does it not shift?! Any Ideas??

Dec 26, 2008 | 08:28 PM

Benjamin

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how long has the valve body been in the truck?

Dec 27, 2008 | 08:33 AM

dangerous1965

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It's been in for about 6 months! about 6000 miles.

Dec 27, 2008 | 10:52 AM

latenite75

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Mine buddy's 03 was doing that and it was the gov. pressure solenoid

Dec 29, 2008 | 11:07 PM

torqctd

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Gov. pressure solenoid and sensor.

Jan 8, 2009 | 11:17 PM

HANGTWN_BOMBER

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The DTB As per Dodge says the main Symptoms in replacing the Governor pressure Solenoid, is "Hunting for 1st and second gear under light throttle" So im not sure if this will fix your issue... Iyt almost sounds like you might ahve a possible clutch pack issue in the transmission.