I've changed 3 TPS sensors, all for this same problem. Each time the problem
was solved.
If you leave it in there long enough it will start getting worse and doing
it during normal throttle operation. IOW, without the cruise control on. Did
that on the wife's Durango until I changed the sensor.
Bob
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of John
> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 3:58 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: RE: DML: The WRONG way to test for transmission troubles
>
>
>
> Gary,
> My Dak is doing what appears to be the same thing as yours. The RPM's
> fluctuate about 100 while it's in cruise and I'm driving through slightly
> rolling country side. With cruise control on, this is pretty easy to
> duplicate. It seems to happen most when I crest a hill. With
> cruise control
> off, the truck runs normally. I'm guessing the computer is unlocking the
> torque converter for a second or two, then re-engaging it. It may do this
> 2-3 times in the course of 3-4 seconds.
>
> Anyone have any ideas? BTW, fluid level is good, it's fresh and
> the problem
> happened before and after I replaced the pressure regulator and solenoid.
>
> John
> http://jndneff.home.texas.net/dakota/dakota.html
>
> <snip>
> The first 100 miles were
> pretty scarry, got the same symptoms as before (fluxuating RPM's while on
> cruise).... but then I decided to turn the cruise off and hold the gas at
> 1/2 throttle. Guess what! Nothing!! No fluxuation in RPM's, no funny
> noises, nothing! The truck ran great the rest of the way there, and the
> way back...getting about 18mpg's on average for the trip.
> <unsnip>
>
>
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