2001 Dodge Ram 1500 auto to manual swap
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 auto to manual swap
Good day folks. There may be another thread on this but I couldn't find it.
As the title describes I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Magnum. The stock 46re took a crap as they always do and this was the second time since it was new. We opted to swap in a nv3500 in its place. In the process the crank sensor had to be replaced. I've been driving the truck for about a week and I have noticed slower throttle response, occasional stalling when dropping rpms when using the clutch and limited rpm range under hard acceleration. I also have a check engine light but not read the code just yet. Will this issue only be resolved by swapping out my ecu?
As the title describes I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Magnum. The stock 46re took a crap as they always do and this was the second time since it was new. We opted to swap in a nv3500 in its place. In the process the crank sensor had to be replaced. I've been driving the truck for about a week and I have noticed slower throttle response, occasional stalling when dropping rpms when using the clutch and limited rpm range under hard acceleration. I also have a check engine light but not read the code just yet. Will this issue only be resolved by swapping out my ecu?
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Good day folks. There may be another thread on this but I couldn't find it.
As the title describes I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Magnum. The stock 46re took a crap as they always do and this was the second time since it was new. We opted to swap in a nv3500 in its place. In the process the crank sensor had to be replaced. I've been driving the truck for about a week and I have noticed slower throttle response, occasional stalling when dropping rpms when using the clutch and limited rpm range under hard acceleration. I also have a check engine light but not read the code just yet. Will this issue only be resolved by swapping out my ecu?
As the title describes I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Magnum. The stock 46re took a crap as they always do and this was the second time since it was new. We opted to swap in a nv3500 in its place. In the process the crank sensor had to be replaced. I've been driving the truck for about a week and I have noticed slower throttle response, occasional stalling when dropping rpms when using the clutch and limited rpm range under hard acceleration. I also have a check engine light but not read the code just yet. Will this issue only be resolved by swapping out my ecu?
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Yup. 96 and newer are flash-programmable. Just need to right tool, and the correct tune to write to the PCM. Or, find a PCM with the correct engine/trans combination, and have it flashed to your VIN. (dealer, or decent shop should be able to do that.) Tuners will run around 400 or so, but, also have other advantages than simply turning of the codes for the auto trans that isn't there any more.
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