Hello. I recently had transmission issues with my truck. ...
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Mechanic01
269 days ago
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whats the year make model and engine size of the vehicle?
Customer
269 days ago
96 dodge ram 1500 5.2LGood to meet you Shawn. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*
Mechanic01
269 days ago
nice to meet you, I need to look at a few things ill be right back
Customer
269 days ago
Sounds good.
Mechanic01
269 days ago
OK so as I suspected you more than likley have either a crankshaft sensor broken or failed, or the flex plate is cracked or damaged in some way, make sure to inspect the flex plate very carefully, if thats ok I would suspect sensor as both of those are related to your transmission issue.
Customer
269 days ago
Okay fair enough. What about a nuetral safety switch? I do remember seeing a code pertaining to it before I couldn't start the vehicle anymore. Could that cause a no start too? Perhaps from damage to the valve body.
Mechanic01
269 days ago
yes that could also be a issue, there could be 100 different things that wouldnt allow it to start. check out those things, if anything seems off replace, once the trans is back in the vehicle and your still having issues let me know whats going on and we can troubleshoot from there
Customer
269 days ago
Alright. Thanks a lot Shawn. I appreciate the help.
Mechanic01
269 days ago
your very welcome!
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