[illflem]

Chips don't work on a 12 valve, they're all mechanical.
That's why the PCM flash can't have changed the way the engine runs.
My bet the problem is with the tranny programing.
People with '96s often get the flash done in order to use a tranny lockup switch.
'96 is the only year that won't work without the flash.
Perhaps you should hook up an easy and cheap to do lockup switch.
Instructions> http://www.tstproducts.com/Torque Converter Lockup Switch.pdf

 

[wesdill]

Tranny programming

Yes - it definitely is something to do with the tranny programming since that is what the pcm was suppose to address. It use to run at 1500 rpms when going 70 mph - now it's at around 1800 rpms and I'm not sure if it really is kicking into overdrive... (forgive me - I'm not mechanically inclined) Does this switch push the truck into overdrive? Thanks again for your help - Laurie

 

[bob4x4]

You have another issue Dodge has no flash that will eliminate overdrive..............

 

[illflem]

You have another issue Dodge has no flash that will eliminate overdrive..............

Not on purpose but it certainly seems that the 1996 only flash did it to his tranny.
The lockup switch forces the tranny to lock up.

 

[bob4x4]

Drive the truck with a scanner in monitor mode you will be able to see why you are not getting o/d