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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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My 2002 w/3.9 is shifting hard especialy during harder excellerating. fluid is good and clean,and at proper levels. also sometimes shifts seem a little delayed. any help thankyou.
 
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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I have the same problem, I was told you can update your software for better shift times.... Havent tried it...
 
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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i have an 01 3.9 auto. I think mine shifts to soon. How would you update your software to change it. Dealer, aftermarket programmer?
 
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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you have to go to the dealership and they can do it
 
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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cost?
 
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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I believe it is one hours worth of labor...
 
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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There are some flash update for the jtec controllers. But they need to be stock. You can also adjust your throttle cable/ kick down, That make you sooner or delay. You make the adjustments at the throttle body.
 
 




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