2015 transmission

[bmapes25]

I have a 2015 Lonestar I just hit 1000 miles. I just noticed that when I turn the dial to put the truck in reverse or park, there is somewhat of a ticking/cranking type sound. Is this normal and just haven't noticed it bc the radio has always been on or do I need to get it checked out?


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[bmapes25]

Reverse or drive from park**


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[hemidup]

I'd have it checked out. Sounds like your hearing the solenoid pulsing/ticking. Was a common problem in the 99-03's, but shouldn't be a problem with any newer year transmissions.

 

[MyOhFive]

Is it a noise from the trans? Or are you hearing the interlock disengage when you press the brake pedal?

 

[bmapes25]

It's not the interlock disengaging because it happens while my foot is still on the break but when it goes into gear from park. It seems like it shouldn't be making that type of noise but maybe it's normal. Everything seems fine otherwise.


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[blackbetty14]

THis is why I got the 6spd… I don't trust NO KNOBS!! Just something else to go wrong or have to get replaced.

 

[MyOhFive]

THis is why I got the 6spd… I don't trust NO KNOBS!! Just something else to go wrong or have to get replaced.

Did you type that while wearing your tinfoil hat?

OP: I'm still confused.. is the noise coming from the knob/dash area or from the trans itself?

 

[BigSloth]

With the windows down you can audibly hear the trans change ranges. All transmissions make an audible click when changing ranges, due to the fact that there's a spring loaded rooster comb in the trans to prevent it from accidentally moving. You notice it more in these trucks because it doesn't correspond directly with an action. There's a half second or so delay between moving the know and hearing the click. perfectly normal

 

[bmapes25]

That sounds about like what's going on. Just paranoid with the new vehicle and what not I guess.


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[Tach_tech]

If your worried, take it in. If it's nothing you'll have peace of mind. Some shifter assemblies had issues with the interlock making a buzzing noise when puting your foot on the brake.

 

[Tach_tech]

THis is why I got the 6spd… I don't trust NO KNOBS!! Just something else to go wrong or have to get replaced.

You did yourself a disservice by not getting the 8 speed. Fantastic transmission and its reliability has already been proven before Ram ever got it. The 6 speed you have is far more likely to have a failure vs the 8 speed. Not to mention improved performance and mileage.

Also the knob does the same thing your shifter does, only difference is the 6 speed has a cable(one more thing to break) that moves on a rooster comb attached to a sensor to tell the transmission what gear you want.

 

[SlowRoller]

Had the 5 speed in an earlier Ram and an 8 speed in my current. From what I've heard from folks who've had both, almost without exception, once ya get an 8 speed, you have no desire for anything less.

I like mine,,, a lot!

As far as OT,,, I do 'feel' the interlock clicking between selections at times when I get in a hurry,,,

 

[pld]

Traded my 2013 black Sport 6 SPEED for a 2015 white Sport 8 SPEED no comparison.

 

[MyOhFive]

you did yourself a disservice by not getting the 8 speed. Fantastic transmission and its reliability has already been proven before ram ever got it. The 6 speed you have is far more likely to have a failure vs the 8 speed. Not to mention improved performance and mileage.

Also the knob does the same thing your shifter does, only difference is the 6 speed has a cable(one more thing to break) that moves on a rooster comb attached to a sensor to tell the transmission what gear you want.

bam

 

[blackbetty14]

Did you type that while wearing your tinfoil hat?

OP: I'm still confused.. is the noise coming from the knob/dash area or from the trans itself?

Yup, and a tin foil cup for my junk.

 

[blackbetty14]

It was a joke guys lol. Not saying the 6sp is better, I got the truck off a lot for a great Price and had 90% of what I wanted. My DD car was pushing coolant into the engine oil and I barely got it to the dealer and did an oil change in the parking lot at my Job before driving 2 miles to the closest dealer and traded it in.

I would have got a 8spd and a posi and black rims if I did it again.

 

[Tach_tech]

It was a joke guys lol. Not saying the 6sp is better, I got the truck off a lot for a great Price and had 90% of what I wanted. My DD car was pushing coolant into the engine oil and I barely got it to the dealer and did an oil change in the parking lot at my Job before driving 2 miles to the closest dealer and traded it in.

I would have got a 8spd and a posi and black rims if I did it again.

Well on your next truck make sure you do, it's fantastic. Passing on the highway is effortless, it's so nice to be able to floor it and have the transmission kick down and get you right in the power band no matter what speed you're going. I remember sometimes with the 5 and 6 speeds there would be a few speeds where if you floored it it was right between gears, and you would end up at the low end of a gear.

 

[BigSloth]

For a little clarification for those people who are afraid of the 8 speed simply because of the rotary shifter.

The rotary shifter is just a switch, that works no differently from a headlight switch or an AC control knob. That switch sends a signal to the TCM, which then (if conditions are met, eg not moving when trying to shift unto park) sends the signal to an electronic actuator connected to a cable, that is connected to the transmission range selector lever. The actuator works much in the same way as the actuator on the transfer case in 4wd models. When the signal is received, it moves the cable and completes a change of range.

There is no fancy actuator inside the transmission that changes range, there is just an electronic motor on the outside, that still uses a cable, just like in column shift trucks. The difference now is that the TCM can intervene with you trying to slam the truck from reverse to drive while you're stI'll rolling backwards, or from accidentally shifting into park whIle you're rolling. It prevents damage to the trans.

The technology is nothing new. It's seriously the exact same system used to shift the transfer case on 4wd trucks (the same one that's been in use since the 90s), just applied to the transmission now.

 

[BigSloth]

Sorry if that's too technical for some, I put it as simply as I could. I'm just tired of hearing all the gripes about "its something new to break" or " that's gotta cost thousands when it breaks out of warranty". Quite the contrary, the actuator is not that expensive, and the labor to replace it is far less. It's mounted to the firewall, and easy to replace. To replace a shift cable in a 3rd Gen column shift truck, the steering column, gauge cluster, and most of the dash must be removed.

 

[Tach_tech]

For a little clarification for those people who are afraid of the 8 speed simply because of the rotary shifter.

The rotary shifter is just a switch, that works no differently from a headlight switch or an AC control knob. That switch sends a signal to the TCM, which then (if conditions are met, eg not moving when trying to shift unto park) sends the signal to an electronic actuator connected to a cable, that is connected to the transmission range selector lever. The actuator works much in the same way as the actuator on the transfer case in 4wd models. When the signal is received, it moves the cable and completes a change of range.

There is no fancy actuator inside the transmission that changes range, there is just an electronic motor on the outside, that still uses a cable, just like in column shift trucks. The difference now is that the TCM can intervene with you trying to slam the truck from reverse to drive while you're stI'll rolling backwards, or from accidentally shifting into park whIle you're rolling. It prevents damage to the trans.

The technology is nothing new. It's seriously the exact same system used to shift the transfer case on 4wd trucks (the same one that's been in use since the 90s), just applied to the transmission now.

Not to nit pick but that's not exactly true. All range selection is performed by the valve body, there is no cable used for gear selection. Basically what happens is you will select a gear with the rotary knob, that messages will be sent to various modules and if it's ok to shift the valvebody will the actuate the necessary valves/solenoid so to achieve that gear. No actuators or cables on the transmission itself used to select a gear. The park pawl is actually hydraulically controlled.

Now to contradict what I just said. There is a cable from the interior of the vehicle to the transmission. However it's only purpose is a manual/emergency park release if for whatever reason power is lost and the transmission needs to be in neutral. On the trucks this is located behind a small trim panel above the park brake release.