98 B3000
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98 B3000
Hey Gang,
Got a girl who has a 98 B3000.. Other night she couldn't get the Auto into gear, no matter where she put the selector the clutches weren't engaging.. I'm not real familiar with the tranny in the B3000 (I'm PSD/Superduty guy).. Is there any type of electronic solenoid that controls the gear selection? I imagine linkage wouldn't be a problem as the lever can be set to R/N/D/2/1 etc.. She tow'd it to a Trans Shop and they didn't find anything nor could duplicate.
TIA
Got a girl who has a 98 B3000.. Other night she couldn't get the Auto into gear, no matter where she put the selector the clutches weren't engaging.. I'm not real familiar with the tranny in the B3000 (I'm PSD/Superduty guy).. Is there any type of electronic solenoid that controls the gear selection? I imagine linkage wouldn't be a problem as the lever can be set to R/N/D/2/1 etc.. She tow'd it to a Trans Shop and they didn't find anything nor could duplicate.
TIA
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I don't recall reading any posts or threads about the same thing happening. The usual issues regarding the 4R44E are delayed or hard shifts, and/or no engine braking in 1st gear, and they are almost always related to a valve body problem.
You might take a look at the shift cable where it connects up to the lever on the transmission. Have your girl move the shift lever in the cab between the gears while you watch the lever on the tranny.
Also, underneath the lever on the tranny is where the transmission range selector (TRS) is located. Look over the TRS harness connector real good for any problems. There is a both a power feed and a ground circuit to the TRS, among the other wires.
See: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...53&postcount=5
You might take a look at the shift cable where it connects up to the lever on the transmission. Have your girl move the shift lever in the cab between the gears while you watch the lever on the tranny.
Also, underneath the lever on the tranny is where the transmission range selector (TRS) is located. Look over the TRS harness connector real good for any problems. There is a both a power feed and a ground circuit to the TRS, among the other wires.
See: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...53&postcount=5
Last edited by Rockledge; Jul 31, 2007 at 05:21 PM.
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Thanks.. So the clutch activation based on gear is electronically controlled by TRS which is notified by the shift lever as to what clutch pack to activate.. I will look into this.
Thanks a million buddy
Thanks a million buddy
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Right. Here's how Ford describes it:
P.S. You're welcome. 
Digital Transmission Range (TRS) Sensor
The digital transmission range (TRS) sensor is located on the outside of the transmission at the manual lever. The digital TR sensor completes the start circuit in PARK and NEUTRAL, the back-up lamp circuit in REVERSE and the neutral sense circuit (4x4 only) in NEUTRAL.
The digital TR sensor also opens and closes a set of four switches that are monitored by the powertrain control module to determine the position of the manual lever (P, R, N, D, 2, 1).
The digital transmission range (TRS) sensor is located on the outside of the transmission at the manual lever. The digital TR sensor completes the start circuit in PARK and NEUTRAL, the back-up lamp circuit in REVERSE and the neutral sense circuit (4x4 only) in NEUTRAL.
The digital TR sensor also opens and closes a set of four switches that are monitored by the powertrain control module to determine the position of the manual lever (P, R, N, D, 2, 1).
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