I just picked up a 1994 Dakota 4x4 x-cab with the 318 automatic. Runs fantastic, but has a issue with the up shift from 1st to 2nd. It shifts fine .....when you let off the gas. But it will hang there unless you let off. All other gear changes are perfect. Downshifts and overdrive is great. Just that 1-2 up shift. I have been searching. And have some ideas. It is cold out today, and I will get the most info I can today, for Saturday.
So anyone have this or have known this issue with others?

thanks for your help.
I was on here a few years ago as Brutus. I still have the 2000 RT. Just wouldnt let me sign in with that name and email. So I am back as DakotaX2

 

Test out the TPS sensor, it seems to screw with the 1-2 shift the most.

 

This may help from the FAQ in this section.

 

Just got back from a test drive and the thing works perfect now. It was the TV cable. I just pushed the cable while holding the clip holder about 1/4 inch. Now it shifts like it should. Thanks crazy!

I bought this truck yesterday because the previous owner thought the tranny was going south. I read up a little bit. Had some ideas. I knew it had to be a simple fix. It shift to well and down shifts to well to have a bad one. It was just that delay in 1-2. Oh well. I took a chance. And I got a deal. $1100 for a Mint 94 X-cab 318 4X4. New tires GY wranglers, still have the blue on the letters...lol, Full tank of gas. 100k miles. It has been taken very good care of. Oil every 3k, and had the tranny fluid and filter changed twice so far. Owner took great care of it. Never off road. Im happy.