AS69RC Transmission: Specs & Updates

Introduced for the 2013 model year, the AS69RC transmission is a heavy duty six speed automatic transmission that was made for Dodge by the Japanese gearbox manufacturer Aisin Seiki. It was a replacement for the Aisin AS68RC transmission, and featured a more robust design that could handle for more input torque than before. The Dodge / Ram AS69RC transmission also has a number of unique PTO / Power Take Off features, including the ability to power accessories to require as much is 60 HP/250 lb-ft (depending on the model year), and an operation RPM speed that can be set via a menu inside the instrument cluster.

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AS69RC Transmission: The basics

Starting in 2013 model year, the Aisin AS69RC 6 speed automatic transmission was available in the RAM 3500HD equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. It was also available in the RAM chassis cab, including the Ram 4500 and 5500. This heavy-duty transmission was capable of handling a lot more input torque than the gearbox that they replace, thanks to a number of upgraded AS69RC transmission parts. These included a much larger AS69RC input shaft, additional clutches, larger clutch hubs, new bearing designs, additional pinion gears in all of the planetary assemblies, a new AS69RC torque converter design, a new AS69RC valve body, and the deletion of the F1 sprag clutch for first and reverse gears.

AS69RC Transmission: What’s in a name?

The AS69RC transmission was built in Japan by Aisin Seiki Transmission, and may be also referred to as the AS6 transmission. The AS69RC name stands for the following:
AS – Aisin-Seiki
6 – 6 forward gears
9 – A relative measure of the torque capacity on a scale of 0-9
R – Rear wheel drive
C – Commercial

AS69RC Transmission Cost

TypeGo Powertrain
AS68RC 2WD4882
AS68RC 2WD PERFORMANCE6426
AS68RC 4WD4882
AS68RC 4WD PERFORMANCE6426
AS69RC 2WD5367
AS69RC 2WD PERFORMANCE6911
AS69RC 4WD5367
AS69RC 4WD PERFORMANCE6911

AS69RC Tow/Haul Mode

Designed as an upgrade over the previous AS68RC transmission, the Aisin AS69RC transmission features a new Tow/Haul mode that offers more aggressive closed throttle transmission downshifts than before. Simply press the AS69RC Tow/Haul button on the center stack, and the transmission will not only lock out overdrive gears. But it will also shed cogs very quickly, in order to maximize the affect of the Cummins Smart Diesel Exhaust Brake system.

AS69RC Diagnostic Trouble Codes | DTC

Trouble CodeDescription
P0700Transmission Control System (MIL Request)
P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
P0720Output Speed Sensor Circuit
P0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
P0741Torque Converter Clutch Circuit
P0742Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck On
P0743Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
P0744Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent
P0748Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Electrical
P0751Shift Solenoid 'A' Performance or Stuck Off
P0765Shift Solenoid 'D'
P07833-4 Shift
P0814Torque Converter Overstressed
P0814Transmission Range Display Circuit
P1864Torque Converter Enable Solenoid Electrical Fault
P1873Torque Converter Clutch Stator Temperature Switch Circuit Low Voltage
P1874Torque Converter Clutch Stator Temperature Switch Circuit High Voltage
P1887Torque Converter Clutch Release Switch
P2756Torque Converter Clutch Press Ctrl Solenoid
P2757Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
P2758Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Stuck On
P2759Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Electrical
P2760Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Intermittent
P2761Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Open
P2762Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Range/Performance
P2763Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit High
P2764Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Ctrl Circuit Low
P2769Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Low
P2770Torque Converter Clutch Circuit High

Common AS69RC Transmission Problems

Forward movement in Low gear but not in Drive – AS69RC transmission
Problem – Drivers may not be able to get the vehicle to move when they place it into Drive. However it will move forward when manually shifted into Low gear.
Solution – It’s most likely that the F1 sprag inside of the transmission will need to be replaced. This is a common problem in vehicles that see ‘severe’ use.

AS69RC Transmission Specs

General – 6-speed automatic with Power Take Off (PTO) capabiliy
Application – RWD
Production Began – 2013
Weight – 500 lbs +/- w/ torque converter
Fluid Type – Mopar ASRC ATF / Mobil 3309

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AS69RC Transmission Gear Ratios

First – 3.74
Second – 2.00
Third – 1.34
Fourth – 1.00
Fifth – 0.77
Sixth – 0.63
Reverse – 3.54