I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7 liter manual transmission truck. Why is it stalling when I go into 2nd gear to make a turn? I loose power steering and my brakes. I just replaced the battery. Help!!!

Asked by Monique Dec 16, 2016 at 02:58 PM about the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I down shift into 2nd gear my truck stalls and I have no power steering
and I loose my brakes as well. I just replaced the battery.

F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Is this only in 2nd gear? Make sure you don't lug the engine by selecting too high of a gear.

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Monique answered 7 years ago

So far yes it only happens when I slow down in 2nd gear.

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Maybe your engine needs attention. How long since you tuned it up?

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

This may sound dumb but are you sure you are in 2nd gear when this happens and that you are not accidentally shifting into 4th instead?

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Lee answered 4 years ago

It's your booster

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