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Old 10-16-2009 | 03:49 PM
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trany problems eratic torque converter

ok i have had my truck now for 8 months now and just resently the trany has been acting up, normally the tc would lock up at 45 mph and then stay there. but lately it has been going to 45 then down shifting then up shifting and down and up so on and so forth until i get to about 55 then everything locks up. it does this about 60% of the time i accelerate the other 40% it works just fine. does anyone know what could be wrong with it?
Old 10-16-2009 | 05:05 PM
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You might want to check your throttle position sensor. Mine was doing the same thing as you described, and it was the TPS. It was sloppy and worn, so it didn't give the proper throttle position information to the computer.
Old 10-17-2009 | 10:45 PM
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alright ill give that a try
Old 10-17-2009 | 11:33 PM
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2nd on the TPS, if its not the TPS, check codes to see if any of the solenoids/sensors on the VB are bad.
Old 10-19-2009 | 12:02 PM
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install the potentiometer (5k omh at radio shack) i installed it and love it , gives more control and waaaaaay cheaper... search this site for pot. or potentiometer
Old 10-19-2009 | 07:03 PM
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Instructions> http://dodgeram.org/tech/transmissio...TPS_adjust.htm
Old 10-20-2009 | 01:07 PM
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thank you for all the help guys i adjusted the tps alittle and installed the pot now my truck shifts like a dream
Old 10-22-2009 | 12:56 AM
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thank you guys so much i adjusted the tps and now it shifts like it is new
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