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Shoestring
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2004
09:18:27
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 Subject: 5.2 hesitant to down shift
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I'm driving a 97 5.2 with 64k on it. Lately it has been hesitating to down shift. Sometimes when I start from a dead stop it seems to be accelerating in higher gears and sometimes when passing it hesitates to downshift. Any ideas?
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Shoestring
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2004
09:38:22
| RE: 5.2 hesitant to down shift
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Aside from everyone knowing that dodge trans are trash, Carpoint.com lists the following as a frequent problem with the 97 dakota transmission and driveline...
"A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor."
Any relation to this issue?
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daffydak
GenIII
8/16/2004
10:38:27
|  RE: 5.2 hesitant to down shift
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It sounds like you need to adjust your TV (throttle valve/kickdown cable)
go to SpeedTweaks and look under "how to adjust your TV cable"
Dan
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Shoestring
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2004
12:09:41
| RE: 5.2 hesitant to down shift
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Okay, I don't think it is the TV cable. I finally took the thing in to my trusty mechanic. He couldn't find anything wrong with the truck at all but he said it could have something to do with the programming? I have used a Hypertech programmer before but it is all set back to stock now.
The problem only occurs when the engine is COLD. Runs perfect when warmed up.
1.) Idles at about 500rpm (seems low)
2.) Stalled twice at stop sign, (while cold) it's an automatic
3.) Sluggish performance while accelerating (while cold again)
Maybe I should try the dealership?
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Ken
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2004
12:24:25
| RE: 5.2 hesitant to down shift
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Did you reset the PCM after removing the Hypertech?
In stock form, I don't think it's typical for it to idle at 500pm, but mine does idle 500-600 rpm, but no problems stalling here whatsoever, I've also got several bolt-ons
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frank
Dodge Dakota
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8/23/2004
21:21:20
|  RE: 5.2 hesitant to down shift
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thanks to someone, i forgot who's name i read it under, i had a problem with my 99 dakota shifting on time. i read on here that the tail shaft has a speed control sensor on it that would go at some point. THAT WAS IT. THANK YOU. i replaced it and it shifts like new now.. thanks again. frankinshine
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