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2004 DODGE DAKOTA

2.5L I44WDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0302high severityNetwork

Software Incompatibility with TCM

on 2004 Dodge Dakota 2.5L I4 · 4WD

What this code means

The data from the Transmission Control Module is incompatible or corrupted.

Symptoms

  • Transmission shift problems
  • Harsh shifting
  • Check Engine Light
  • Transmission warning light

Common causes

  • TCM software mismatch
  • TCM programming incomplete
  • Wrong TCM calibration
  • TCM-ECM version conflict

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check TCM software version
  2. Compare ECM and TCM software compatibility
  3. Reprogram TCM
  4. Check for TSBs
  5. Verify correct calibration file

Repair notes

Reprogram TCM with correct calibration that matches the ECM software version.

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