Sorry don't have a scanner or even a lowly code reader, but perhaps dealer
will let me use theirs.
Thanks
Pacer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 9:43 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Re: 42RE random kickdown when cruising
What type of Governor pressure are you seeing in OD? (will need a
scanner for this)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Pacer Baldwin
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 5:47 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
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
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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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