gear shifter problems?
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Asked by Aaron Dec 06, 2008 at 10:46 AM about the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have the hemi, and every now and then when i go to shift from park to any other gear the shifter locks up and the only way to get it to work is to shut the truck off let itsit for 2-5 minutes then try again, sometimes 2 or 3 times. anyone else have this problem?

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Brad answered 15 years ago

it sounds like the lockout isnt working correctly. When you have the key on, can you hear a clicking noise anywhere there in the dash area when you hit the break. It might be easier to hear it if you put your ear down by the pedals too.

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Eve answered 13 years ago

I have the same problem with my 2005 dodge ram also with the hemi. Mine is only a 2 door 2w drive. If you got the problem fixed let me know what you did.

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walkabout302 answered 13 years ago

it's your brake petill swich .....win you go from park to drive you need to put your foot on the brake to actavat it you can go frome park to drive with out puting your foot on the brake to but over time you will hert the brake swich ... i had the same promblem with my 2004 .3500 to cheek that befor you go to the shop

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amallicoat55 answered 4 years ago

I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 I just put a 3 inch body lift kit on and now my shifter won't move and the truck won't start can you help me to why that may be?

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Guru13LLN answered 4 years ago

My 2015 Ram wouldn't go into drive 4 times in one day last week. Foot on brake put into drive and I heard a clunk. Went into reverse no problem. Waited, turnoff truck opened door restarted , nothing. about 15-20 seconds later worked no problem.

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Guru3D54L answered 3 years ago

i HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2014 DODGE RAM GEARING SYSTEM,SOMETIME I CAN NOT GET IT IN IN DR OR REVERSE????

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Guru9T7DMM answered 3 years ago

2014 Dodge Ram sport Hemi. Put it into 4wd auto heard a clunk lost power. Turns out boot broke axel brike. Very common problem for dodge. Only warning is finding a bit of grease on your rim so watch for that

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