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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2003
18:39:18
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Hi all...
I'm new to the Mopar scene... Just got my first Dodge, a 1992 Dakota w/ 5.2L and Automatic Tranny. My question... When I'm on the Highway I get first gear...second gear...third gear...then it gets strange. It's almost like it goes to fourth gear,and then it drops about 250 (not 2500) RPM...
It does the same thing when I get on the gas. I'm in Overdrive (fourth?)... I press on the gas, and... It drops down to 3 and a half gear, and then down to third... then the same as I let up on the gas...down to fourth...and then down just a bit more...
Is this normal?
Please help!
Thanks.
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lloyd
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2003
18:40:32
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Shirley you can't be serious?
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2003
18:47:00
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I am serious...and don't call me Shirley...
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U can call me
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6/23/2003
18:56:31
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Try, converter lockup !
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2003
19:08:50
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Ok, Ok... how about someone who has some advice and not just a smart-ass comment.
I'm not a gear head and I wouldn't have asked the question if I wasn't serious... I don't know what converter lockup is... Sorry, but I'm not Mr. Goodwrench... or Mr. Mopar... or whatever...
If anyone can simply answer my first question, it would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks!
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chuck
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2003
20:27:09
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It's a lock converter. It is made to lock up when crusing. All late model cars and trucks have them.. It's a economy thing. Drops RPM for better fuel milage.
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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6/24/2003
00:08:06
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Thanks, Chuck
Please excuse my ignorance...
Appreciated!
Josh
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U Can Call Me
Dodge Dakota
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6/24/2003
07:50:04
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I don't think my answer was being a smart ass!
Something you might want to try is buying yourself a factory service manual, I found mine on Ebay for 35.00, but even if you have to go to the dealer it is money well spent.
You will find a section dedicated to every system on your vehicle, so when you are bored or have a problem you can do some reading. You will be amazed how much information you will be able to find. At the begining of each section there is a explanation of the system in that section, in most cases it will answer a lot of your questions. PAFP!
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Josh
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6/24/2003
19:31:54
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I agree, U Can Call Me...
I wasn't refering to your post as being smart-ass... sorry! The first reply was!
I guess I should have been more clear about my level of knowledge ...(next to none...)
I'm planning on getting a service manual, but I need to get an owner's manual first...
Thnks!
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lloyd
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6/24/2003
21:02:40
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just trying to lighten things up around here.
The t/c is the correct answer.
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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6/24/2003
21:14:00
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Sorry... having long day at time of posts...usually not this grumpy!!!
Thanks for info!!!
Josh
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