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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Torque converter unlock

Recently while driving the highway my torque converter unlocked every time I hit a big bump, such as a bridge approach or rough patch. I was wondering if this could be caused by the brake switch and pedal having a bit of play in them from use? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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What do you mean by unlock? The lockup disenguages?
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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try putting a plastic tie stap on your petal arm to take up the slack where the switch hits it. if that fixes it, i would say the switch is worn.Mine did the same thing after towing a trailer.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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are you talking about the cruse control
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Try keeping your foot or toe under the brake pedal and then go over the bumps, if it still does it, look into cleaning your tps. Do a search on spliting it or drilling it and spray cleaning it and readjusting it. Goodluck,,Rick
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=tps Here is a good one. If you need photos go to member pappyman photo galler they are posted there. Goodluck,Rick
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Sounds like your brake pedal switch is on the fritz. Don't bother fooling with it, just buy a new one.
Napa has them for $14.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Thanks for all the help folks. No it isn't popping out of cruise, the cruise hasn't worked since I got the truck. Yes, the lockup disengages if you hit a big bump.
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