94 CTD Automatic Tranny
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94 CTD Automatic Tranny
I just picked up a 94 2500 4x4 CTD with automatic tranny. On the freeway, I notice that sometimes it revs up about 150-200 RPMs for a couple of seconds and then drops back down (this is at a constant speed). The truck has 222k on it, the tranny was rebuilt about 40k ago. Also, around 55mph, it doesn't want to go into overdrive or will shift into and out of overdrive. The shifts seems firm. (I am new to the 12v & 2nd gen).
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Thanks,
Nick
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Nick
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Sounds like the TPS (throttle position sensor). Alot of reading here using the search feature. You can read about cleaning and replacing as well as pictures depicting exactly where it is located. I was able to limp along with mine for a year or so by spraying electrical contact cleaner from the outside. Ended up replacing it a few months ago. I believe it was around $150 from rockauto.com. You can buy them at NAPA, etc just make sure they don't try to selll you one for around $60. That is the one for the gas powered Rams.
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Steve
Take care
Steve
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You may want to do some maintainance 1st , flush , adjust bands , maybe even rase the pressure adjustment [ needed with this combination ] , then look for problems , I found that when I bought mine [ small ind, dealer ] so not much history , at 209,000 , on the way more I had some of the same same issues , so I check & found that the brake sw. & peddle wear too close , hit a bump & out of OD , lock up & cruse , so I hot glued a small washer on the foot of the sw. , good for over 2 yrs. now .
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I'll search on that TPS. Thanks.
How much would a shop charge to adjust the bands? I was thinking about taking it to a Cummins dealer and have them check it out thoroughly. I
am wanting to bomb it a little, how much will the tranny hold? I was thinking gauges, 4" exhaust, 3k gsk, and then maybe fuel plate and timing.
How much would a shop charge to adjust the bands? I was thinking about taking it to a Cummins dealer and have them check it out thoroughly. I
am wanting to bomb it a little, how much will the tranny hold? I was thinking gauges, 4" exhaust, 3k gsk, and then maybe fuel plate and timing.
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I'll search on that TPS. Thanks.
How much would a shop charge to adjust the bands? I was thinking about taking it to a Cummins dealer and have them check it out thoroughly. I
am wanting to bomb it a little, how much will the tranny hold? I was thinking gauges, 4" exhaust, 3k GSK, and then maybe fuel plate and timing.
How much would a shop charge to adjust the bands? I was thinking about taking it to a Cummins dealer and have them check it out thoroughly. I
am wanting to bomb it a little, how much will the tranny hold? I was thinking gauges, 4" exhaust, 3k GSK, and then maybe fuel plate and timing.
The TPS, safety switch on brake pedal, and trans temp sensor are all good places to look for problems judging by what issues you are having...
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I will check the TPS first, I searched and there are a lot of threads on it.
Another question, the light to indicate which gear you are in is out in all selections. Is it just a bulb or is it something else? Thanks
Another question, the light to indicate which gear you are in is out in all selections. Is it just a bulb or is it something else? Thanks
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Unless you somehow managed to an option that my truck does not have... It should be an orange peg that is moved up and down as an indicator by linkage in the steering column. I may have broken and fallen down into the dash or on the floor earlier in it's lifetime.
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I thought it was a peg, but figured since it was out it might be a bulb. Its not a big deal. Thanks.
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I'll test it and clean it first, but if I need to get a new one, who has them at the best price? I called autozone and they don't have one listed for a 94 and the one for the 95 is $215ish if its even the same part.
Hammily, when do we get to see pics of the 12v Excursion?
Hammily, when do we get to see pics of the 12v Excursion?
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For TPS go here http://www.rockauto.com. In the catalog you can find it in the Emissions category for some reason. Listed price is $151.89. I think you can get a 5% discount by entering "turbodiesel" or something like that on checkout. Others may chime in on the coupon code. You can also get the brake light switch here, listed as Stoplight switch
Take care
Steve
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