Sounds like a mis adjusted kick down cable on the tb to me!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pacer Baldwin" <pacerz@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 3:52 PM
Subject: DML: 42RE random kickdown when cruising
>
> Re: 99 Dak 3.9L 42RE
>
> Hello, new subscriber here.
>
> Pacer and Jen Baldwin from Perryton, TX
> 1999 Dakota Sport
> 3.9L V6 42RE
> Single cab
> no perf mods.
> Black w/ red letters
> 49,500 miles and counting
>
> Having problems with random kickdown from od to 3rd. Seems to happen the
> most when at 1/4 throttle at 50 - 55 mph.
> Happens only when warmed up and cruising. A/C doesn't seem to affect.
Also
> throttle surges 50 - 200 rpm with or without cruise on. I have a new TPS
on
> order from the dealer. Is there an aftermarket TPS available?
>
> I have already adjusted kickdown band to 3 5/8 out from 72 in.# have
changed
> fluid w/ATF+3 and tested TPS with VOM. TPS seems accurate, but having
> surging problems as related in FAQ. Have searched archives and no
results.
>
> Does anyone have any experiences with this problem?
>
> TIA
>
> Pacer and Jen
> '99 Dodge Dakota
> '95 Ford T-Bird
> '82 Yamaha Seca 750
>
>
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