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Well for starters, with the KJ on level ground, start it and put the trans in N (transmission can be either cold or hot). What does the dipstick read? And is the trans fluid burnt? Other than that, I don't know much about the codes.

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That was actually the first thing I checked for... and the fluid is new. Did the tranny service about 3 weeks ago. Level is good too.


I posted on jeepkj also..

Who did the service? Did they use the right fluid.. Sometimes if something goes wrong right after a service youve got to ponder some. :?

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It seems like Eugene is a bit upset after that bit of trail damage from Badlands :evil: Doesn't he know it's good for him? :roll:

Sucks to hear about the tranny though! If there's anything I can do to help (offer of extra set of hands this weekend), let me know. I may be able to round up Tim (you met him) to help too. Shoot me a text or a pm and let me know if we can help!

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No problem. Always here to help if I can!

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Ouch!

Did they say what broke or how it broke?

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thats a bummer sorry to hear about it :(

if it were me Id be real tempted to buy the other one and just swap them out and once you get the old one fixed just sell it or keep it as a spare

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Makes me wonder how they can say it's something broke inside when they haven't tore it part? :? Either way I would by the other tranny and put it in yourself if possible.

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From the sounds of your problems you may have just blown the side plate off the valvebody,seams a common breaking point when a 45RFE loses it's upper gears.


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From the sounds of your problems you may have just blown the side plate off the valvebody,seams a common breaking point when a 45RFE loses it's upper gears.


You're talking about the accumulator plate, correct? Your post has brought about another round of internet research. Now I really want to drop the pan again to inspect the valve body and such. Hopefully we'll see something that doesn't require us swapping out the trans.

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YC, check the posts by Lonnie in this link.

http://www.dodgedakotas.com/boards/dea/119-2.html

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YC, check the posts by Lonnie in this link.

http://www.dodgedakotas.com/boards/dea/119-2.html
Yep,but on the flip side you gaot about a 50/50 shot if that plate did come lose that putting a new one on will cure your problems,it will for about 50% of the times.

I pulled a valve body of a '01 Dakota with that plate coming off,after putting it back together(with new plate,bolts,and locktite) it ran fine for about 5miles then bang,there went the tranny which was a full rebuild time.

But it is defintally worth a shot,might as well while your at it get the Transgo 45RFE shift kit(about $120) and comes with a new plate and will help with the shifting.


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tjkj2002 wrote:
But it is defintally worth a shot,might as well while your at it get the Transgo 45RFE shift kit(about $120) and comes with a new plate and will help with the shifting.


I was already looking at the Transgo and GFX shift kits. Where did you get that price? Everywhere I've looked so far can get the Transgo SK45RFE kit to my door for less than $50.

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tjkj2002 wrote:
But it is defintally worth a shot,might as well while your at it get the Transgo 45RFE shift kit(about $120) and comes with a new plate and will help with the shifting.


I was already looking at the Transgo and GFX shift kits. Where did you get that price? Everywhere I've looked so far can get the Transgo SK45RFE kit to my door for less than $50.
I got the HD2 shift kit,more parts.


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Did you buy local? The HD2 is only $20 more than the SK.

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Did you buy local? The HD2 is only $20 more than the SK.
I bought right from Transgo,it was about a year ago though.Where are you getting your prices? I have never seen that kit for less then $100,if it's ebay I would steer clear,to many ripoffs.


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yellocoyote wrote:
That's what it is... the accumulator plate. :D :D :D

Gotta call around tomorrow to see if a replacement part is possible without having to order and wait for the part. Aaron found it at Summit Racing, not ebay.

I'm so impatient - I miss my jeep. :roll: :lol:

These pieces shouldn't be here...
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Bent plate... :shock: :evil:
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any ideas as to what caused this?

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I sure hope this fixes for you guys, a rebuild or even JY replacement sounds like $$$$$. If the wifey's goes out, sure hope it happens before the warranty runs out. Speaking of that, I really got to get fluids changed in that thing, 41K on factory fluids.


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From what I've been reading, this is a weak point on the 45RFE transmissions. The pistons put pressure on that plate, it flexes, and slowly work the bolts out. Once one of the bolts has worked out enough, it can cause others to break.

The shift kits use a thicker plate and add more bolts to prevent the flex. I plan on using Loc-Tite on the bolts during reassembly.

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tjkj2002 wrote:
I bought right from Transgo,it was about a year ago though.Where are you getting your prices? I have never seen that kit for less then $100,if it's ebay I would steer clear,to many ripoffs.


Sweet, got the kit from a local trans distributor for $77 after tax.

Hey Troy, I have a question about when you installed your HD2. The kit comes with wires and rings for the pistons. I'm guessing the wires go under the rings, but don't know for sure. Fits together ok that way, but I don't want to screw anything up if I'm wrong. You know if I have this together correct?

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Looks like I'm done working on it for today, I want to get the proper Torx head bolts for the accumulator plate from the dealer to replace the damaged ones. Looks like it should go back together fairly easily though.

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