Re: Computer Reprogram TSB

From: Chris Reck (chris92@insightbb.com)
Date: Thu Sep 01 2005 - 22:17:59 EDT


Hi,

Thanks for the response. I did play with this cable (I think) when I put on
the V8 TB about 2 years ago, but the truck's ran fine since. When reducing
line pressure, do I put more slack into the line or pull it tighter into the
TB?

Chris Reck
Bloomington, IL

'99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
Shaved and polished V8 TB, Autolite 3923, 180 Thermostat, 7.5mm Bosch plug
wires,
Custom K&N 6x9 air intake, Rancho RSX shocks, Pioneer full audio system,
Jet Stage 1 Chip, BF Goodrich 32x11.5r15 T/A KO tires
""Josh Battles"" <josh.lists@omg-stfu.com> wrote in message
news:33540.67.149.50.224.1124506347.squirrel@webmail.omg-stfu.com...
>
> Chris Reck said:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Has anyone heard of a computer reprogram TSB for a 99 with a 3.9L V6? I
>> am
>> experiencing the Torque Converter going in and out of lockup at 60 MPH
>> and
>> was told by a local transmission place (who could not recreate the
>> problem)
>> that I should get the computer flashed with updated code. I've also
>> bought
>> a Throttle Position Sensor, as the one I got came with the V8 throttle
>> body
>> I bought 2 years ago.
>>
>> I can provide the VIN number privately if anyone has access to check.
>>
>> Also, is there anything else I can check?
>
> You should try and adjust the trans kickdown cable a little. I was having
> issues with lockup at about 80mph because my line pressures were too high
> so
> I moved the cable to lower them a little and it solved all my problems.
>
> --
> - Josh
> www.omg-stfu.com
>



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