Re: RE: overdrive problems?

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Sat Nov 15 2003 - 17:17:54 EST


Most of the TPS problems I've read about were a jump of only 200-300
RPM. 900 seems to be a bit on the high side for this problem; I wonder
if something's up with OD or the torque converter.

Rick Barnes wrote:
> Garrett, that is likely a bad Throttle Position Sensor. Inexpensive and
> easy to replace. Its on the side of the throttle body and held on with two
> screws. My 98 did that but not as dramatic a fluctuation as yours, but they
> are known to get steadily worse until they are replaced.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of garett
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 11:20 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: overdrive problems?
>
>
> i was driving on the highway today going about 70mph and i noticed my rpms
> kept changing from about 2100 rpm to 3000 rpm. it seemed a lot like it was
> going in and out of overdrive actually. anyone know whats going on with my
> dak?
>

-- 
-andy

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