UPDATE: So I pull the valve body, check all the solenoids (every one of them ohms at the manf spec) so I clean all the screens, they’re a little gunky with old fluid, clean everything else with maf cleaner, and reinstall. Get the ass end jacked up to start adding (Mopar 8&9 atf) get about 4 quarts in and she’s starting to drip, jump out from under the truck to start the engine so it’ll pull those first 4 in the trans, plan to slide back under while it’s idling to add the remaining 4 when not only does the truck not start, there’s not even a click…just dead. On top of that it won’t let go of the key! So now the truck is on but not running and I can’t get the key out. I slide under the dash and unplug the harness to the shifter knob and the ignition, plug back in and voila gives me the key back…..HOWEVER, there is a displayed message on screen saying, don’t try to shift gears don’t stop till you get to a safe location to have transmission serviced (paraphrased). I’m at a loss here I mean I do the diy thing because I’m mechanically inclined and I can’t afford the damn shop or dealership prices…but this one may be ready to see the pros. Smh #discouraged
Oh before I forget …see pic attached of what I found in the tranny filter when I removed it…ever seen this material before? It’s magnetic…?