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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