Answer
Dec 07, 2025 - 07:58 AM
On most Dodge Dakotas (especially the 42RE / 46RE / 545RFE transmissions), there isn’t a separate “fluid pressure sensor” like some newer cars have. What you’re usually looking for is the Governor Pressure Sensor or the Transducer — those sit inside the transmission, mounted on the valve body.
Quick rundown:
- You’ve gotta drop the transmission pan
- Right there on the valve body, you’ll see a little sensor and a transducer assembly together
- They’re held in with a couple fasteners and plugged into the internal harness
Of course, that's just the general idea. If you want to be 100% sure which one you have, you could tell us which Dakota model year and engine you're working with. And if you grab the repair manual, it’s got pictures, torque specs, and the whole step-by-step, so the job doesn’t turn into a guessing game.
