Re: '97 Auto Shift Problems (Attn: Tom McCabe)

From: mkarl@airmail.net
Date: Mon Jun 02 1997 - 19:32:26 EDT


At 11:51 AM 6/2/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Tom,
>
>I suspected taking the Dak to the Dealer to adjust the transmission would
>turn out to be a nightmare. I figured I might as well pay a competent
>tech a fair price to do it right the first time. Cheaper in the long run.
>
>I "think" the erratic shift has to do with the logic in the electronic
>valvebody.
>There is probably little a dealer can do with it. You're going to have to go
>aftermarket to fix it.
>
>I will try to find out if there is any difference in the parts used on my '97
>and what would be used on a '96. I'll get all the part numbers I can.
>Won't get the truck back until Wednesday. I'll post the results as soon
>as I get to drive it a few miles. As to "heavy duty" or Street/Strip? I am
>going to go with what the mechanic recommends for my type of driving.
>
>David R.
>Sterling Heights
>Michigan
>
>You can adjust the throttle kick down cable for firmer shifts.The adjustment is
done at the throttle body where the cable is ancorded to the bracket.
One the cable is a push button to adjust position of cable.Move cable closer to
firewall for later & firmer shifts.Away from firewall for easier shifts.
>

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