1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

The unsolved mystery

Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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I have a 2001 Dodge Durango SLT with 100k on the engine and tranny. In last summer, i have come across an issue that i thought it was something to do with a transmission. My Durango's rpm seems to simultaneously jump/fluctuate when im going 50mph or faster and feels like the tranny is slipping. This often happens when I'm on the freeway. Since i couldn't diagnose the issue, so i took my car to a trusted shop. I was thinking that they could identify the issue without any problem, but they couldn't find the cause and i was also told that the transmission is still looking healthy. But the problem seems to worsen as i drove each day so i stopped driving my Durango. It's been a year since and now i need this car to run again so i could use it for my job. So if you guys could help me out and give me some information on how to diagnose and repair my Durango? and i need this car to run like new asap.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Replace the TPS.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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+1 hydra, replace tps
 
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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+2 Hydra

mine was doing the same thing new tps fixed it
 
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Alright thanks guys im going to replace my tps this weekend and see how this goes
 
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Remember to reset the PCM after install:

To reset your engine codes:
Remove the negative terminal of your battery (10mm wrench).
Turn your ignition key to START and hold it there for about 15 seconds.
Turn your ignition key to OFF and remove it.
Connect the negative terminal of your battery.
Start but do not hit the throttle. Idle for about 10/15 seconds then turn off.
Restart the truck and drive as usual. It will take at least 12 starts and 48 miles to fully retune the computer. Hard Codes leave a shaddow for 40 full cold starts.
 
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