TPS doesn't have a cable (it's a sensor on the side of the throttle body).
The throttle, TV, and cruise do. The cruise control cable will have some
slack in it at closed throttle (normal)...the TV ("kick down" cable) will
also have slack in it at closed throttle (normal). Don't take out the slack
unless it's really excessive.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Millard Cover
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 9:35 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Need Help!
I just went out and checked the TPS cable, and it's very loose, almost no
tension. I'm I correct in thinking that when I accelerate, the tension on
the cable will increase, thus aleviating the slack and the feeling of the
engine missing?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 6:18 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Need Help!
>
> What does the mis-fire monitor show, what codes are present
> (stored/active), what's the TPS reading at that speed (and does it
> flucuate), and does it do this without the speed control on?
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Millard
> Cover
> Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 3:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Need Help!
>
>
> I have a 2001 Dakota Quad Cab with a mystery problem (or so the Dodge
> mechanic thinks so). When I have my cruise control on, the truck
> seems to miss and drop 100-200 RPM. I had a major tuneup done (it was
> due for it in 1500 miles) and a diagnostic performed, but the problem
> persists. The faster I go, the less the engine misses when I have the
> cruise control on; and it's at its worst between 50 and 60mph. Any
> ideas?
> Thanks!
>
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