I think you are on to something.
I wonder if you couldn't tap into whatever circuit the column shifter
hooks into, I mean when you put it in '2' or '1' it must be telling the
computer to put it in that gear and not to let it out.
Now I have to go look at my factory manual!
Marty
Jayson Woodruff wrote:
>
> Humm, one of these days I'm going to seriouly investigate my paddle shifter
> theory.
>
> Theory: The TCM tells the computer (and hence the truck) when to shift and
> which way. Now this must me done with some sort of simple electrical signal
> pulse or change. Now what's stopping some one from intercepting the TCM to
> PCM connection. Say intercepting it with a paddle shifter set up. e.g. why
> can the manually operated paddle shifters send the electric signal insted of
> the TCM?
>
> Oh well, we'll figure it out sooner or later.
>
> Jay W
>
> Ronald Wong wrote:
>
> > I think the signals come from the transmissions. Even more so on the new
> > 4.7/45FE's.
> >
> > Ron
> > 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> > http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bob Tom
> > Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 5:30 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: ? Raising Shift Points
> >
> > Raising the shift points seems to be always included when sending
> > off the computer to be reprogrammed. Does anyone know or come
> > across what inputs the pcm needs and what output signals need
> > to be sent out to control this? I'm really curious about this.
> >
> > I have tested a computer that had the shift points raised to 5600 rpm
> > and, under WOT, whether by manual shift or auto. shift, it did shift
> > right at 5600. That's about my only experience.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> > '97 Dakota Sport, 4x2, CC, Flame red, 5.2L, auto., 3.92SG
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