Thanks for the quick reply Jim.
That is what I thought too when I first noticed the problems. I did find
that the return spring on the tranny side of the tv cable was hanging loose
(no idea how that happened). But I reattached and the problems continue.
I just went out and checked adjustment again and it is spot on. I earlier
tried driving with the tv cable disconnected, but the problem still
occurred. I reprogrammed the PCM as per FAQ thinking that might help. I
was thinking the TPS was related but I don't think that is all.
Could the governer pressure solenoid or sensor be related? I saw something
about that in the archive.
TIA
Pacer
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Sounds like a mis adjusted kick down cable on the tb to me!
> Pacer and Jen Baldwin from Perryton, TX
> 1999 Dakota Sport
> 3.9L V6 42RE
> 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
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