I wonder if you are experiencing a 4 to 3 downshift or just a torque
converter lock and unlock which can seem like a downshift? Does it do it
just after coasting and then slightly applying power and seems to upshift
again in about a second?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pacer Baldwin" <pacerz@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 6:47 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: 42RE random kickdown when cruising
>
> 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
>
> <snip>
>
> 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
>
> <snip>
>
>
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