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3/4 4/3 shift problems---tps??

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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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3/4 4/3 shift problems---tps??

Hey guys had tranny totally rebuild 7weeks ago including tc and shift kit works like a dream . Last week it started down shift upshift at say 40 mile if i let off the pedal then upshift if touch lightly also did it sat nite at 55 miles an hour could this be the tps acting up I did my pump mods after the rebuild but it worked fine for many weeks would cuise on level road with no load down to 30 miles an hour in od befor . would like some input befor calling tranny shop tks
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Spend the $5.00 and five minutes and clean your TPS first. It worked great for me for the last 5000 miles it might not be your problem but I like to start with the cheap stuff first.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Give this a look and check your cable settings.

http://dens-site.net/Dodge_CTD/Kickdown_Adjustment/

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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Straight into the sticky with that one, Den.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by alborada
Spend the $5.00 and five minutes and clean your TPS first. It worked great for me for the last 5000 miles it might not be your problem but I like to start with the cheap stuff first.
So is it as simple as disconnecting everything spraying the living daylights out of it with electrical cleaner then reinstall?? Edit...just checked "Dave's" how do I page tks Dave
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