Replace Pressure Solenoid in Transmission Valve Body to Fix Transmission Bucking on Dodge Ram 3500

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Jun 30, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Replacing a pressure solenoid valve in the transmission valve body may fix an issue where the transmission "hunts" between first and second gears. Our technicians report that customers sometimes describe this complaint as surging or bucking.

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