I've searched through every auto parts and book store in my area and
haven't been able to find a Haynes or Chilton's on the 97+ Dak. They've
got the earlier ones, and Rams through 98, but no new Dak yet. If anybody
finds one, please let me know.
David Gloff
Computer Technician
Valcom Professional Computer Center; Kemper/Scudder/Zurich Funds
aolim: dgloff
Loaded Intense Blue '99 Dakota Sport CC 318 5-speed 3.92SG
Sony C680 CD Player and HX-504 amp
Phoenix Gold XS 10" Sub, 6 1/2" midranges, 3/4" tweeters
On Mon, 18 Jan 1999, Alan Short wrote:
> 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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