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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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hey guy. i just recently replaced the tranny in my '01 1500. upon doing so i broke the cps. i replaced that today got the truck started, but now if i give it gas and let up it stalls. is there a way to adjust the throttle at all? please help. this is my DD. thanks
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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It may just need to learn your idle. If you leave them unplugged I know that the computer needs to relearn the idle, so if its new it probably has the same problem.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I didn't replace the computer..I replaced the crankshaft position sensor..she seems to be idling fine now though. I think its from not being run for 3-4 weeks...
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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Did you go with an aftermarket sensor? I have had fairly new aftermarket sensors go south before.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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When you deprive the PCM of power, it forgets how to run your specific engine, and resorts to tables and charts, and sensor input. It needs to re-learn what all that stuff is telling it, and what works, and what doesn't. Usually, it only takes a few minutes/miles for the PCM to figure it out, if it seems to be taking an inordinately long time, probably would be a good idea to verify that the sensors are all in spec, and operating properly.

(I had an IAC sensor that would only run in one direction...... truck wouldn't idle worth a damn. Ever.)
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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She's running just fine now. Took her for about a 5-6 mile drive and everything is good. Only problem that really isn't an issue for me is it doesn't seem to be shifting into over drive.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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That's another problem.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Do a search here, you will find plenty of info about that subject. Look through MonteC's tranny thread also.
 
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