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Old 01-06-2011, 04:24 PM
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When i have my exhaust break on when im going about 20-40 and let off it down shifts really hard..the truck like jerks..but when its off no problem at all......what could it be
 
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Old 01-06-2011, 06:56 PM
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mine does that to sends the horses stumbling in the trailer, also would like to know what is the cause
 
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Old 01-07-2011, 08:01 AM
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yeah i usually take it off the e brake when im rolling slow..i wonder if the dealership can re flash the ecm or something to make it not do it
 
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Old 01-07-2011, 08:12 AM
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Mine does it as well. i think it's a combo of down shifting and the sudden increase in RPM kicking the exhaust break back on, mine turns off at around 1000rpms but will downshift and jump back over 1000 turning the exhaust break back on (or engaging it), causing a rapid decelleration.
 
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Old 01-07-2011, 12:52 PM
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does yours jerk real hard though?
 
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