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1997 DODGE RAM 3500

6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdiesel
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0711moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

What this code means

Trans temp sensor reading out of expected range.

Symptoms

  • Incorrect shifting
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Sensor fault
  • Wrong fluid
  • Internal trans problem

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare sensor reading to expected temp
  2. Check fluid condition
  3. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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