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throttle position sensor 2001 4.7L V-8 by header1974
Oct 04, 2009 (10:33 am)
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recently replaced the TPS as I was having surge problems when cruise control or sometimes just throttle engaged manually around 45-50 miles per hour. Would surge with rpms and then return to normal. After replacing TPS got engine trouble codes P0122 and P0123 stating has TP sensor circuit is low input and high input. I am just getting codes from my on board trouble code not using specialized scan tool. Two questions one can the TPS be put in wrong? Does the PCM have to be reset by using the specialized scan tool and will this correct the trouble codes. I did take the truck out for spin and notice My cruise control does not work now? Any suggestions? thanks Header1974
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pcm by header1974
Oct 04, 2009 (10:53 am)
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Does anyone know once you replace the TPS Throttle Positioning Sensor how do you reset PCM and eliminate the trouble codes. After changing the TPS I still get P1022 naP1023 codes with onboard computer? Does it have to be reset by dealer to know if new TPS is working? Will this effect the cruise control? thanks for any help you can provide Header1974
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Re: pcm [header1974] by bpeebles
Oct 04, 2009 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: header1974 (Oct 04, 2009 10:53 am)

"reset"ing will not stop active codes from happening.
 
Once you have corrected the problem with the TPS... the codes should "reset" themselves because the problem is no longer happening.
 
You *could* disconect the battery for 15-20 minutes to perform a total system "reset"... but your onboard computer would have to relearn all of your driving-habits under various situations/conditions.... this could take weeks. (And again.... would most likely NOT correct the TPS problem)
 
I beleive the above answers your question(s)... but you should really be asking "Why am I getting these TPS codes"... alas - you did not ask that question.
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Re: pcm [bpeebles] by header1974
Oct 06, 2009 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 04, 2009 5:42 pm)

It was the TPS when I used a voltage meter found flat spot in old TPS probably causing issues with the rpms going up suddenly in spurts when speed was between 45-50 mph. I had taken truck to transmission place that could not detect any increase in rpms so was intermetent issue. Wanted to eliminate what appeared to be transmission issue. Thats why I tried the TPS suggestion from one of the other members. It worked I disconnected battery to clear codes and everything is running great. Not sure what you meant about computer relearning driving habits under various situations/conditions. I never did orginally have any codes they appeared after I replaced TPS and maybe installed wrong first time. Reinstalled and codes still appeared but once disconnected battery and reconnected works awesome. thanks Header1974
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shocks by header1974
Oct 06, 2009 (5:20 pm)
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Does anyone know anything about best shocks to use on Dodge Dakoyta Quad Cab 4.7L 2001. I know that it does not have springs so wanted good shock for good stability and ride. I was thinking about Blistern? Maybe Monroe Gas shocks?
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Re: pcm [header1974] by bpeebles
Oct 06, 2009 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: header1974 (Oct 06, 2009 5:15 pm)

You said ==> " Not sure what you meant about computer relearning driving habits under various situations/conditions." Here is the answer (This comes right from the Factory Service Manual)
 
The dodge ECU starts with default settings of Ignition-timing, Injection-pulsewidth, idle-control, xmission-shifting....etc.
 
As you drive, it "learns" how fast you tend to accellerate and other habits. The ECU changes shift-points and other things based on your habits and saves into memory a 'fudge-factor' so it remembers the settings. These 'fudge-factors' are saved based on ambient temparture. In this way, your driving habits are 'mapped' into the memorry of the ECU based on the outside temparture.
 
Over the course of weeks, your Dodge will 'learn' how you drive and program itself based on your driving-habits.
 
A Dodge which SHARES drivers with vastly different driving-habits is constanly trying to learn and may never seem to run right.
 
Disconnecting the battery erases all the saved 'fudge-factors' and it must relearn everythng.
 
I hope this answers your question.
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2001 Dodge Dakota running rough by fbjr55
Oct 08, 2009 (2:09 pm)
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My 4.7 L 4X4 extended cab Dakota has been running rough for about 7 months. It idles rough and sometimes when you accellorate from idle the engine misses until it catches after a second or two. Most of the time it runs fine at speed, however occasionally it seems to get in a mode where it seems like it not firing on all cylinders. Usually when this happens if you stop the engine and restart it, the engine runs smooth again. I have taken it to the shop twice for this issue. Each time the camshaft sensor and crank sensor was replaced which improved but did not fix the issue. The last shop who worked on it told me to take it to a dealer so the wiring and computer can be checked. They said it had to be a loose wire or a computer issue. He said the dealer has equipment to tell if a wire has a bad connector ( some kind of wiring harness diagnostic tool which only the dealer has). I am kind of gun shy because I have put a lot of money into this allready without it being fixed. It has also blown the ASD fuse in the power distribution panel (3 times). I have allready sank more money than I can afford into this. My questions are
1 Have you heard of this combination of issues before and if so do you have any idea what maybe causing it?
2.If I take it to a dealer, do they actually have some kind of tool that will diagnose the wiring and tell which wire is the issue.
 
I love my truck but I have never had any issues like this with any vehicle before.
Thanks for any help and advice.
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Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55] by bpeebles
Oct 08, 2009 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: fbjr55 (Oct 08, 2009 2:09 pm)

Dont you wish that mechanics only get paid IF THEY FIX IT?
 
BTW, if you have had the very same sensors replaced several times... I hope you realize that you do not have to pay for any more than the 1st one. All Dealer parts are waranteed and if they have to be replaced again, the original part must have been bad so it is 'covered'.
 
Personally, I cleaned the IAC . (Idle Air Controller) once a year when I had the 4.7L semi-hemi engine. This always improved idle smoothness.
 
Dont forget that your 4.7L has COP (Coil On Plug) ignition. The coils are swappable if you need to isolate a bad one.
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1993 dakota 4x4 3.9 v6 magnum oil pressure by dchap110
Oct 09, 2009 (4:24 am)
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hi i have a 1993 dakota v6 magnum when i first crank it the oil pressure is great! after about 20 miles it looses oil pressure and the engine starts knocking any i dea what this could be? was told it may be oil pump. if so how do i change it and are there any online places that i can see a free repair manual thanks!!
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Re: 1993 dakota 4x4 3.9 v6 magnum oil pressure [dchap110] by srs_49
Oct 09, 2009 (4:52 am)
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Replying to: dchap110 (Oct 09, 2009 4:24 am)

Bummer. Hope you haven't hurt your engine.
 
Not aware of any free on-line manuals. The manuals, either those from the manufacturer or from a third party are copyrighted. Posting them would probably be a violation of copyright law. There are some on-line sites where you can subscribe to manuals for an annual fee, I think.

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