Somthing else to look at and it is sometimes hard to "catch" Is the
converter staying in the LOCK mode then unlocking when engine stalls and
press go away. I had that one drive me nuts till it stuck on a regular
thing. I will not show on scanner unless it is the control valve itself .
GEORGE!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 12:57 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Truck Stalling Update!!
>
> OK...next question on this...(Been thinking about it some more)
>
> Let's go back to the basics for a second: He's replaced the sensors, IAC,
> had a tech scan the computer (analyze it), changed fuel pump and sock, and
> it still dies at idle. Has anyone checked the preset screw on the TB yet?
> I know that the IAC controls the idle...but if the blades are too far
> closed...it will stall. (Found that one out the hard way...was playing
> around with the screw a long time ago.)
>
> Just another idea on this...
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Truck Stalling Update!!
>
> Great explanation Bob. Problem with intermittent symptoms is you gotta
have
> continuous scanning or just wait until the part fails entirely. Pain in
the
> rear. With our technology today one would think our trucks would be a lot
> smarter than that. Unfortunately, still playing catch up.
>
> One good example of that. The 2001's have the AC controls that have a
> separate button that turns the AC off and on. That allows you to use any
> combination of vents and still run the AC. So I figure, hey, that's what
I
> want. Since 2000 controls are vertical and the '01's are horizontal I
> figured I'd have to replace a portion of the dash to do it. No prob,
> right?! Wrong! Looking behind the dash on a 2001 and the AC controls,
> guess what? It's a mini-PCM in itself that controls interior climate.
That
> PCM plugs into the main PCM. Harnesses are all different. <sigh> Talked
to
> DC. Their answer: We want our trucks to have all the cushy comforts of
our
> cars. We're catching up. Hmmm....not if Schrempp has his way......:-(
>
> Ron
>
>
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