At my wits end

jman69 · 11-06-2009, 03:44 PM

I just replaced my tps but my truck still shifts early and shudders when it goes from 1st to 2nd. Any suggestions

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Jazzman · 11-06-2009, 03:48 PM

Does yours have mechanical kickdown linkage?

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smkstk · 11-06-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazzman

Does yours have mechanical kickdown linkage?

it should since it's a 97. check your tv cable maybe it moved on ya.

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jman69 · 11-06-2009, 04:56 PM

Had the problem for a while and just recently had the TV cable replace by the dealer under a recall. Still has the same problem.

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1997 3/4 standard cab. Boost elbow, #10 fuel plate, Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp, 4 inch stainless. bhaf

RPegram · 11-06-2009, 05:03 PM

You can pull the TV cable out and this will delay shifts. This cable is the one that is PULLED out when you give it the throttle. The other two (one is cruise and one is throttle going to go pedal) pull in. There is a button you mash and pull the cable out. Beware button is a bear until you figure it out.

Front band out of adjustment can also cause harsh shifts. When was last time bands were adjusted? When was last filter and fluid change? A clogged filter can cause erratic and harsh shifts.

Other problems can cause and are related to governor (has solenoids to monitor pressure) and it's valves in valve body.

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'96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore
'01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost,
'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

smkstk · 11-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPegram

You can pull the TV cable out and this will delay shifts. This cable is the one that is PULLED out when you give it the throttle. The other two (one is cruise and one is throttle going to go pedal) pull in. There is a button you mash and pull the cable out. Beware button is a bear until you figure it out.

Front band out of adjustment can also cause harsh shifts. When was last time bands were adjusted? When was last filter and fluid change? A clogged filter can cause erratic and harsh shifts.

Other problems can cause and are related to governor (has solenoids to monitor pressure) and it's valves in valve body.

what he said, it's been too long since i've been in an auto trans

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jman69 · 11-06-2009, 07:48 PM

Filter and fluid was changed 4 months ago, bands i have no idea nor do i know how to. Any links

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1997 3/4 standard cab. Boost elbow, #10 fuel plate, Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp, 4 inch stainless. bhaf

RPegram · 11-06-2009, 08:30 PM

Here's a link for band adjustment:

94+ Ram AT band adjustment

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'96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore
'01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost,
'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

jman69 · 11-07-2009, 07:13 AM

Also if I manualy shift the problem goes away.

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1997 3/4 standard cab. Boost elbow, #10 fuel plate, Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp, 4 inch stainless. bhaf

RPegram · 11-07-2009, 08:37 AM

Here's a link to some info given to me a few months ago:

Dunrite Converters :: Frequently Asked Questions

I didn't have the shudder, but had a quick 2-3 shift. Check your TV cable well and try unplugging PCM for a while and then plug it back it in. Make sure there is no slack in the cable and have someone watch while you depress go pedal and look at trans to make sure lever starts moving as soon as you start depressing cable. Look that cable over VERY carefully, as it can cause early erratic shifts.

__________________
'96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore
'01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost,
'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

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11-06-2009, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jazzman Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 265 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Jazzman's Truck Pics	Does yours have mechanical kickdown linkage? __________________ 95' Ext. Cab, 12V, 4WD, auto, 130K

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jman69 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: South of St. Louis, MO Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jman69's Truck Pics	Had the problem for a while and just recently had the TV cable replace by the dealer under a recall. Still has the same problem. __________________ 1997 3/4 standard cab. Boost elbow, #10 fuel plate, Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp, 4 inch stainless. bhaf

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RPegram Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 334 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	You can pull the TV cable out and this will delay shifts. This cable is the one that is PULLED out when you give it the throttle. The other two (one is cruise and one is throttle going to go pedal) pull in. There is a button you mash and pull the cable out. Beware button is a bear until you figure it out. Front band out of adjustment can also cause harsh shifts. When was last time bands were adjusted? When was last filter and fluid change? A clogged filter can cause erratic and harsh shifts. Other problems can cause and are related to governor (has solenoids to monitor pressure) and it's valves in valve body. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

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jman69 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: South of St. Louis, MO Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jman69's Truck Pics	Filter and fluid was changed 4 months ago, bands i have no idea nor do i know how to. Any links __________________ 1997 3/4 standard cab. Boost elbow, #10 fuel plate, Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp, 4 inch stainless. bhaf

11-06-2009, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
RPegram Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 334 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	Here's a link for band adjustment: 94+ Ram AT band adjustment __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

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jman69 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: South of St. Louis, MO Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jman69's Truck Pics	Also if I manualy shift the problem goes away. __________________ 1997 3/4 standard cab. Boost elbow, #10 fuel plate, Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp, 4 inch stainless. bhaf

11-07-2009, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
RPegram Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 334 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	Here's a link to some info given to me a few months ago: Dunrite Converters :: Frequently Asked Questions I didn't have the shudder, but had a quick 2-3 shift. Check your TV cable well and try unplugging PCM for a while and then plug it back it in. Make sure there is no slack in the cable and have someone watch while you depress go pedal and look at trans to make sure lever starts moving as soon as you start depressing cable. Look that cable over VERY carefully, as it can cause early erratic shifts. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears