Im on it DMLers, Ill ask some Truck Techs tomorrow and get back with ya.
Eric
Jon Steiger wrote:
>
> All,
>
> I got the following message via the web page, and thought I
> should pass it on to the list.
>
> -Jon-
>
> .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ----------------------------------------.
> | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
> | '96 Dodge Dakota V8, '96 Suzuki Intruder 1400, '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> `--------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 13:07:16 -0400
> From: G.Bigham@worldnet.att.net
> To: stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu
> Subject: 2000 SLT Club Cab 4.7 V8 Speed Limit
>
> I'm posting everywhere i think anyone is interested. Just bought two weeks ago a new 2000 Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab with 4.7 V8, 230 H.P. in Driftwood. Beautiful truck! One problem, when I was searching for top end the engine went into deceleration at 96-98 MPH!!!!!!
> Startled me so I repeated the test, same "dm" thing.
> Called factory rep to be told this was a "feature" on this truck. She also said this was "only" truck with this "feature". I'm not so sure. But at any rate no work around is currently offered or supported that I am aware of yet.
> The RPM's were not even near red line or the yellow when this happened, I believe there is an additional 20-30 mph available. But the limiter shuts it down.
> Thanks
> Gene
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