According to the technical service bulletin TSB 21-004-17, the 2016 – 2017 Ram 2500 equipped with the 65RFE transmission may go into limp mode where it is restricted to a single forward gear. Drivers may also find it impossible to engage drive or reverse. The following diagnostic trouble codes/DTC’s may also be present: P0750, P0882, P0755, P0765, P0770 and/or P2706.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Chrysler’s engineering department has determined that this transmission problem was being caused by a premature failure of the low/reverse solenoid assembly. This electromechanical piece is responsible for controlling and directing the pressurized hydraulic fluid, a.k.a. transmission fluid, down the correct path inside of the valve body. This allows many things to happen inside of the transmission, like engaging different gears. Replacing the 65RFE low/reverse solenoid assembly should solve the problem. But it’s not going to be a cheap fix.
How much is it going to cost to fix my transmission?
Unfortunately, the problem described here will require the removal and disassembly/partial disassembly of your transmission. Given the labor time involved to remove the transmission from the vehicle (this is not a simple task), most repair shops will recommend that you go ahead and rebuild the entire transmission while it’s out. Since they already have to tear it down, it sort of makes sense to spend the extra money to do that. After all, you should get a lot more mileage out of your transmission once it’s rebuilt. And since they’ve already got the transmission apart, might as well, right? Well let’s take a closer look and find out.
Why a remanufactured transmission might be a good option
While you might not be able to buy a brand-new transmission for your particular vehicle, a remanufactured transmission is a terrific alternative. They’re completely reengineered from the ground up and put together on a factory assembly line. They often contain a lot of upgrades over their stock form, which means that many of the design flaws that result in premature failure of components, can be eliminated. This can give a reman transmission a much longer service life than it originally had.
Remanufactured transmission companies like Street Smart Transmission put each of their reman transmissions through a rigorous build process that ensures a quality product every time. It begins with nearly 100 trained technicians that specialize in different aspects of the build process.
Once the build is complete and it passes the final quality control inspection, the newly remanufactured transmission is sent to the dyno room, where it’s tested on a special dyno machine using a proprietary software program called C.A.R.S. (Computer Aided Real-world Simulation). This cycles the transmission through a number of real-world driving situations, to ensure that it performs according to the factory specs. It also helps to break in all of the friction components, that way it’s completely tuned and ready to go once it’s installed.
/8 – One of the benefits of buying a remanufactured transmission vs. a rebuilt transmission is the warranty. Street Smart Transmission for example, covers all of their reman transmissions with a 3 Year/Unlimited Mileage Nationwide Warranty (there is a mileage restriction for commercial vehicles). This covers parts and labor for transmission repairs performed by any licensed repair shop in the country. It’s also completely transferable if you ever decide to sell the vehicle. Compared to a mechanics warranty on a transmission rebuild, a remanufactured transmission warranty offers superior financial protection.
So is a remanufactured transmission worth it?
Unfortunately, things in our world are not getting any cheaper. Interest rates are skyrocketing, car prices aren’t going down, and everything from food to gas is climbing in price. This is why it may be a wise decision to keep your current vehicle on the road for as long as possible. If the engine and all the other mechanical components of been taking care of, investing in a remanufactured transmission from a company like Street Smart Transmission could actually save you a lot of money in the long run.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Companies like Street Smart Transmission also modify the transmission to correct all of the factory design flaws, which allows you to get a much longer service life from the transmission. So in terms of value for the money, a reman transmission might be the better way to go. To learn more about the remanufactured transmission for your vehicle, click here.
