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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Question Problems with 03 Dodge Dually 3500 Cummins

Howdy i gots questions bout my badboy...hes an 2003 Dodge dually 3500 5.9 cummins with automatic transmission..
MY PROBLEM:
When Im driving and hit 55 mph or higher my truck like downshifts and the RPM goes up hits bout 2 and the truck will shift back up again and continue driving just fine....then again down the road when i hit 70 75 it will do the same...slow down...downshift RPM goes up....then will shift back up and continue driving just fine.
Please your answers or input is greatly appreciated as this is driving me --->
 
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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my old ford use to do this, they said it was some kind of sensor. that may be your problem
 
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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I'm going out on a limb here, but it sounds like a failing APPS...symptoms are very similar to that of a 2nd gen auto. I don't know the 3rd gen autos at all, not sure what is similar if anything.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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maybe the MAP sensor..manifold absolute pressure sensor?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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does it have a tps
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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TPS umm not sure....what is that?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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throttle position sensor it messes with the tranny bad when they act up
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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speed sensor check it also tps throttle position sensor
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Gov Pressure Sensor
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lukesdiesel
Gov Pressure Sensor
that slipped my mind! if he hooked it to a computer would it tell him?
 
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