Scofield, Erin wrote:
>
> I've noticed some undesirable shifting habits in my '93 Dakota. It shifts
> into second gear before I even clear an intersection (shifting at about 2000
> rpm/15 mph). It will hold second for the proper - this is subjective -
> amount of time/speed. Also, it will hold first just fine when I'm pulling a
> horse trailer (5500 lbs total, including horse). I've heard about shift
> kits and wonder if they will fix this or if there's something else I can
> do. I don't want to make it a manual shift, I like the auto, but the quick
> shift out of first is driving me crazy. Does anyone have some advice?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Erin Scofield, Dakota Chickie
> 1993 White on Red CC, 5.2 L V8 Mag (318), A518 trans., 4x2 --It's all stock
> except for the 30/950/15 BFG Radial All Terrain's
There should be an adjustable TV cable to fix shift points. I don't
know where yours is located, check a Haynes manual or equivalent. you
can find them at auto parts stores. Alan S.
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