Just wanted to say that I cleaned the electrical connections at the TPS and
the problem seems to be much better. I stop short of saying that its fixed
only due to lack of time behind the wheel. Anyway, thanks for taking the
time to reply.


<flyairam@juno.com> wrote in message
news:d35fa1c.0412021136.48e37842@posting.google.co m...
> TPS. Throttle position sensor. It signals for the clutch lock-up to
> the engine control computer and can cause this condition.
>
> Before starting the engine cycle the gas pedal several times, top to
> bottom, vigorously, to exercise/clean the rheostat within the TPS.
> This might shake something loose. If not, you can either do a voltage
> check on it (many times this check out ok even though the TPS is still
> the problem) or simply replace the TPS.
>
> Also, you can hold in the trip meter re-set button, cycle the ignition
> switch on/off, on/off, on/off, then on, watch the odometer readout or
> count the check engine light flashes to count the codes to see if the
> TPS shows a fault code.
>
> If you do your own wrenching you can toss some parts at it and still
> come out cheaper than if you pay someone to fix it.
>
> RAH out.
> =================================
> "RS" <sturkosaurus@-nospamm-nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:<6EXqd.7355$8S5.731636@twister.southeast.rr.c om>...
>> I have a 97 TJ with the TF999 3 speed auto tranny. When I drive at
>> between
>> 40-50 mph, the torque converter seems to be locking and unlocking all the
>> time. My questions are: Is this normal? Is this going to shorten
>> transmission/torque converter life? Also, I would appreciate hearing
>> from
>> anybody who has a TJ with the new 4 speed auto (in case I have to swap
>> mine
>> out in the future).

 

Just wanted to say that I cleaned the electrical connections at the TPS and
the problem seems to be much better. I stop short of saying that its fixed
only due to lack of time behind the wheel. Anyway, thanks for taking the
time to reply.


<flyairam@juno.com> wrote in message
news:d35fa1c.0412021136.48e37842@posting.google.co m...
> TPS. Throttle position sensor. It signals for the clutch lock-up to
> the engine control computer and can cause this condition.
>
> Before starting the engine cycle the gas pedal several times, top to
> bottom, vigorously, to exercise/clean the rheostat within the TPS.
> This might shake something loose. If not, you can either do a voltage
> check on it (many times this check out ok even though the TPS is still
> the problem) or simply replace the TPS.
>
> Also, you can hold in the trip meter re-set button, cycle the ignition
> switch on/off, on/off, on/off, then on, watch the odometer readout or
> count the check engine light flashes to count the codes to see if the
> TPS shows a fault code.
>
> If you do your own wrenching you can toss some parts at it and still
> come out cheaper than if you pay someone to fix it.
>
> RAH out.
> =================================
> "RS" <sturkosaurus@-nospamm-nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:<6EXqd.7355$8S5.731636@twister.southeast.rr.c om>...
>> I have a 97 TJ with the TF999 3 speed auto tranny. When I drive at
>> between
>> 40-50 mph, the torque converter seems to be locking and unlocking all the
>> time. My questions are: Is this normal? Is this going to shorten
>> transmission/torque converter life? Also, I would appreciate hearing
>> from
>> anybody who has a TJ with the new 4 speed auto (in case I have to swap
>> mine
>> out in the future).