EASY Dodge 48RE transmission Fix 

Great video, I am preparing to accomplish this "Upgrade" and about 5 others to my 48RE to reduce the "FRIGGING HEAT BUILDUP" and the shifting problems. I totally agree with you on the "Problematic 48RE transmission" and I attribute it to poor design by the manufacturer. If it wasn't for the incredibly well-designed Cummins engine this entire series of trucks would be toast. Fortunately, we have RU-vid and companies making replacement parts that improve this truck's reliability to save the Dodge name.

I just rebuilt my 48RE valve body and put in all new electronics. The truck is amazing after fixing the things Dodge should've got right the first time.

“Freakin Perfect” I love it Ed! Missed you on camera

This is the best add I’ve ever seen, I’m getting one cause my ol fender mats ain’t doing justice

Lmao Thanks man. Your thumb nail has been harassing my algorithm for about a week now so I finally watched it. And that's exactly what my truck is doing. I'm not a transmission mechanic but I'm going to roll the 🎲🎲 on it. 🤙🏽

He mentioned it don’t have a drain plug like an engine oil pan.. well to rememdh this and not end up with making a mess and possibly getting a bath in trans fluid in the future Whenever I have a vehicle that I’m going into the first time to change fluid/filter, or solenoids, adjusting bands or whatever reason to pull the pan off I’ll go to the parts store and get a drain plug kit and install it. All you need is a drill bit that’s the correct diameter, and a couple wrenches. Which they come with a couple rubber washers/gaskets to put on each side but I’ll usually put a wrap of Teflon tape or pipe thread sealer on it for good measure

Ed Gasket is back baby, heck yeah!

Bought my 3500 around the same time... now having the same issue. Just did all the injectors and feed tubes also... Good ol Dodge.

Like the vids man, would love to see a mini bike build or a pocket bike build!!

Love this guy!

i hope, when you get actual sponsors, your segues and merch plugs are just as hilarious

It's good practice if you don't want to go back into the transmission again. To replace the governor pressure solenoid and transducer at the same time.. ❤️ also always check the trans fluid in neutral with all the dodge rams. Not in park like most people do :)

Love the video!

I have a 2005 2500 with a 48RE trans. Just turned over 465,000 miles and still running on the original trans. On the last service the mechanic said it's getting near to that time. Never been back flushed at a quick lube joint. Only the local real transmission shop touches it.

Picture for your video is hilarious! That's exactly how I feel at 50mph and I have to let the throttle out almost all the way to get the dang trans to shift... Why you no shift!!?? SHiiiiIFT!!!! I'll have to try this, but I'm going to to the transducer while I'm in there too

Thank you so much! It's safe to say with 400k miles on the OD of the truck I purchased new in 05 it is probably a good idea to go ahead and do mine lol

Ed Gasket Great video, i feel lucky to have found this video. I have that same problem. I have a CEL, the code is P1750 and P1754. Did you have any codes when it wouldn't shift? Thanks

Awesome video. Instructional and hilarious lol

Thanks for the video. I switched both solenoids out, and it worked fine. Then this morning my transmission started slipping again and now it won't move. If the transducer popped out, would this be my issue. I put the upgraded metal transducer on the GM solenoid. If it's not popped out, I will try the original transducer on the GM solenoid. Wish me luck!!

Great video. Any thought on if I lost reverse? I just bought a truck with no reverse… forward gears are shifting fine. 2006 Dodge Ram 2500.. 232,000 miles.

I need to do this same repair. Only had my 06 for a few months before it started doing that.

Output speed sensor can cause something similar to this as well

What are the 48re solenoid replacement part number in your video? Having shifting problems in my 2007 Dodge Ram 2500.

engine running transmission up to temp in neutral to check the fluid in the dodge trucks

My husband needs to do this to his truck. What were the parts that you ordered?

Hi, great video.maybe you can help me. I just got my 48re on my 08 ram 2500 diesel. All great now but it won't go into overdrive. It does ok one or two times before the transmission warms up. Once it is warm it will not go into OD. No codes on the scanner. Thank you.

😂this dudes really funny

My trucks doin something similar to yours , but mines stuck in limp mode. And its throwing a PO973 code resulting to the Govenor Pressure Sensor.I checked the connector clip that plugs into the solenoid and its pretty loose , and don’t snap into place. Could that be very well why its acting up ?

Mine goes back and forth between 1 and 2. But also doesnt like to shift into 4 when getting to highway speeds u less i throw it in neutral. It just revs up. Will this fix that problem?

what are your thoughts going from 4th to 2nd - going uphill, then back to 4th once back on level ground... completely skipping 3rd.

Check your Transmission fluid temperature - if it is 40 F degrees higher than your engine, check to see if your transmission cooler "Thermostat" is stuck closed (which is typical of Dodge Rams) (Go Figure). Then do a SUPER FLUSH and delete the Thermostat to reduce your transmission temp by 30 to 40 degrees.

I have a question I have an 04 2500 with the 48 re it shifts ok it tried to skip second gear. In second gear under a moderate load it slips and the fluid is lightly burned as well. Can this governor cause this issue or is it more like a worn second gear band. And time to do a complete rebuild or remanufactured tranny. Any help feel free. This truck has seldom went down the road without a trailer or load on it if at least 2000 lbs plus it has 35" tires on it. Thanks for your help in advance.

Is that the same thing for a Dodge Durango with the shifting issue where it shifts back down to first

What year truck is he talking about? Is it a Cummings is it the throttle cable 48re or the ttva or does it matter?

Maybe you know the answer to this unique issue I have on my 2005 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins automatic w/overdrive transmission? 196,000 miles. It's the original transmission and motor. All fluids/oils and filters regularly changed and kept clean/new. Not used to tow often...4-5 times a year at most and 8,000 lb loads at most. I've asked 4 tranny shops and a few forums and Facebook groups but no luck finding same problem or proper fix. I'm wondering if I'm just that special?!?? Lol One mild Fall day last year I had driven 260 miles on interstate at about 75-80 mph. It began slowly reducing speed over 6 miles from 80 to 15mph. Moving fuel pedal would not do anything but make it stumble a little a couple dozen RPMs up or down. Stopping and restarting it immediately did not help nor did changing gears manually. All fluids were fine, not too hot and no burning of anything fluid or conduit wire was observed. All looked good under and above it. I stopped it for 30 minutes as I checked it over. It would drive normally after that, but it would only go 25-30 miles before it would slowly slow down again as described above. I did this over many cycles all the way home 260 miles. I'd turn it off and on again, completely off as it rested for 25 minutes. The batteries seemed to be getting charged (started well each time) and no warning lights were on. Once or twice, when I drove it until it would not even crawl anymore (1-2 mph, I was testing it), it stalled. So it wasn't hard starting or hard-stalling unless I took it all the way down to 1-2 mph speed. It was not idling weird either. Could this be an electrical ground failure or electronic issue? If I had a battery connection loose or anything disrupting the flow could it cause this? It seems like something is getting tired and needing to cool down or something but nothing was overly hot or smoking. What's weird to me is it's not slipping in the usual way of revving up but not moving. It would usually get no lower than idle. Tranny shops haven't heard of this before. No transmission codes either. They want to charge me $3,000+ for new or rebuilt tranny. I want to rule out wiring and electronics (that don't throw codes) first. Any suggestions? Heard of this ever before for an automatic transmission?

I bought a 5.9 also and it does the same thing Did you really sell the truck, should we really just sell them before they “break again” everybody preaches about 5.9 but it seems something is always braking on them. Any opinions on what truck I should get besides a dodge ? Do all trucks have weak transmission or a Weak motor ? It’s always one or the other. This is my 2nd Dodge Ram and it seems all Dodgers have a weak transmission but good motor ? Should I switch over to ford ?

Did u do your two band adjustments?

I’m thinking about putting a suncoast stage 3 48re in my 2007 5.9 cause my stock trans broke the band

When the pans off...Do a band adjustment as well. Takes just a few minutes to do.

i have 1994 3500 Cummins 4x4 and the tranny takes a few minutes of shifting it back and forth between forward and reverse before it builds enough pressure to engage if it's been sitting for a day or two. Once it does it runs fine until it sits for a day then i have to repeat the process. Any idea why?

What's the part number for that??

Vehicle is leaking from dust shield on 05 dodge 5.9 any ideas?

I have the same issue with my 03, not sure if its a 47re or not but it does that same issue like yours had our truck is entirely stock btw. If I shift it from drive to park and back to drive the shifts get back to normal so im assuming this is the problem?

Adjust the rear band while your in there.

Replaced my GPS 5 years ago with said GM replacement and it made no discernable difference, still "hunts" for 2nd 🤷‍♂

Did your truck leave a code? Mine is doing the same thing I bought the kit you bought and the problem is the same. Hmm

Hi I have a 2004 Dodge ram 3500 2wd 5.9 cummins I wanna know what kind of transmission is it, if is fit my truck because have a same problem

When does the Ed Gasket merch drop?

Where did you order that part or whats it called ?

I did the upgrade and it didnt fix it. Ats. I didnt change the transducer. I'm goin to change that.

Sure wish you would give the part number for the part?

The best way to combat this issue is to do a manual swap.

great video, music too loud

I hate this transmission. I had a 12 valve with a 727 and it was perfect. I'm an idiot.

Should have bought a Ford. I mean Chevy. I meannnnnn a unicorn

That's right fix a Dodge with bowtie parts life is good

Can't believe he used cheap junk STP fluid. Its garbage.😢

Dude u aren't a star, nobody enjoys to have to spend time on here trying to figure something out, we deff don't care how cool u think u are just get to the point