I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
on this, so it's time to ask.

I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
5 speed manual.

Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.

Thanks!

Butch

-1990 Dodge Dakota
-2002 Dodge Durango
-2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Happiness is: Using fire roads on your commute.

 

What happens if you let off the gas before coming to the hill and then
stomping it quickly for a second? I know this doesn't fix the overall
"automatic computer chip" problem ...but it may be a temporary solution. I
used to do that with my parents A/T Corolla when I was about to hit an
incline and it automatically downshifted.

Maybe that's why the tranny is starting to slip on it tho ;ppppp Oh well
....225,000km and only replaced $1000 in parts total ...damn those things are
reliable (knock on wood). Now they just need a Japanese Toyota Corolla
Diesel ...eh Bill? ;p

--

griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD

"fygar" <cpudoc10@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ks7dn0luufp6jkqf06otrvt6s5od525amd@4ax.com...
>
> I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
> on this, so it's time to ask.
>
> I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
> complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
> kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
> keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
> the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
> 5 speed manual.
>
> Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
> point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
> this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
> so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Butch
>
> -1990 Dodge Dakota
> -2002 Dodge Durango
> -2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
>
> Happiness is: Using fire roads on your commute.

 

What happens if you let off the gas before coming to the hill and then
stomping it quickly for a second? I know this doesn't fix the overall
"automatic computer chip" problem ...but it may be a temporary solution. I
used to do that with my parents A/T Corolla when I was about to hit an
incline and it automatically downshifted.

Maybe that's why the tranny is starting to slip on it tho ;ppppp Oh well
....225,000km and only replaced $1000 in parts total ...damn those things are
reliable (knock on wood). Now they just need a Japanese Toyota Corolla
Diesel ...eh Bill? ;p

--

griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD

"fygar" <cpudoc10@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ks7dn0luufp6jkqf06otrvt6s5od525amd@4ax.com...
>
> I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
> on this, so it's time to ask.
>
> I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
> complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
> kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
> keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
> the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
> 5 speed manual.
>
> Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
> point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
> this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
> so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Butch
>
> -1990 Dodge Dakota
> -2002 Dodge Durango
> -2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
>
> Happiness is: Using fire roads on your commute.

 

What happens if you let off the gas before coming to the hill and then
stomping it quickly for a second? I know this doesn't fix the overall
"automatic computer chip" problem ...but it may be a temporary solution. I
used to do that with my parents A/T Corolla when I was about to hit an
incline and it automatically downshifted.

Maybe that's why the tranny is starting to slip on it tho ;ppppp Oh well
....225,000km and only replaced $1000 in parts total ...damn those things are
reliable (knock on wood). Now they just need a Japanese Toyota Corolla
Diesel ...eh Bill? ;p

--

griffin
'85 Jeep CJ-7
'97 Toyota Corolla SD

"fygar" <cpudoc10@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ks7dn0luufp6jkqf06otrvt6s5od525amd@4ax.com...
>
> I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
> on this, so it's time to ask.
>
> I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
> complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
> kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
> keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
> the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
> 5 speed manual.
>
> Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
> point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
> this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
> so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Butch
>
> -1990 Dodge Dakota
> -2002 Dodge Durango
> -2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
>
> Happiness is: Using fire roads on your commute.

 

"fygar" <cpudoc10@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ks7dn0luufp6jkqf06otrvt6s5od525amd@4ax.com...
>
> I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
> on this, so it's time to ask.
>
> I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
> complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
> kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
> keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
> the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
> 5 speed manual.
>
> Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
> point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
> this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
> so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.
>
> Thanks!
>

There is no adjustment, push the button and move on.

What I do is let the gas pedal do the talking for the first downshift, if
the transmission searches in vain for the best gear, then I press the
button. It's not like you are busy doing something else ...

 

"fygar" <cpudoc10@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ks7dn0luufp6jkqf06otrvt6s5od525amd@4ax.com...
>
> I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
> on this, so it's time to ask.
>
> I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
> complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
> kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
> keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
> the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
> 5 speed manual.
>
> Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
> point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
> this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
> so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.
>
> Thanks!
>

There is no adjustment, push the button and move on.

What I do is let the gas pedal do the talking for the first downshift, if
the transmission searches in vain for the best gear, then I press the
button. It's not like you are busy doing something else ...

 

"fygar" <cpudoc10@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ks7dn0luufp6jkqf06otrvt6s5od525amd@4ax.com...
>
> I've been watching the group for awhile and haven't seem much comment
> on this, so it's time to ask.
>
> I have a new Unlimited that I am enjoying owning very much. The only
> complaint I have it that the automatic transmission doesn't seem to
> kick out of overdrive in time to keep it from lugging up hill or to
> keep me from having to floor it to force the downshift. I could push
> the O/D off button, but if I wanted to touch the tranny, I'd have the
> 5 speed manual.
>
> Is there a programming unit out there that will let me tweek the shift
> point, or does anyone have another suggestion? My Durango doesn't have
> this problem driving around the rolling hills here in the Blue Ridge
> so I feel like this is something that can be fixed.
>
> Thanks!
>

There is no adjustment, push the button and move on.

What I do is let the gas pedal do the talking for the first downshift, if
the transmission searches in vain for the best gear, then I press the
button. It's not like you are busy doing something else ...

 

"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:19ydd.779838$M95.294239@pd7tw1no...
> What happens if you let off the gas before coming to the hill and then
> stomping it quickly for a second? I know this doesn't fix the overall
> "automatic computer chip" problem ...but it may be a temporary solution. I
> used to do that with my parents A/T Corolla when I was about to hit an
> incline and it automatically downshifted.
>
> Maybe that's why the tranny is starting to slip on it tho ;ppppp Oh well
> ...225,000km and only replaced $1000 in parts total ...damn those things
are
> reliable (knock on wood). Now they just need a Japanese Toyota Corolla
> Diesel ...eh Bill? ;p
>
> --
>

I don't understand the point of lifting off of the gas, all you need do is
mash the pedal and the trans will downshift. The slight lift before the mash
does nothing that I am aware of.

 

"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:19ydd.779838$M95.294239@pd7tw1no...
> What happens if you let off the gas before coming to the hill and then
> stomping it quickly for a second? I know this doesn't fix the overall
> "automatic computer chip" problem ...but it may be a temporary solution. I
> used to do that with my parents A/T Corolla when I was about to hit an
> incline and it automatically downshifted.
>
> Maybe that's why the tranny is starting to slip on it tho ;ppppp Oh well
> ...225,000km and only replaced $1000 in parts total ...damn those things
are
> reliable (knock on wood). Now they just need a Japanese Toyota Corolla
> Diesel ...eh Bill? ;p
>
> --
>

I don't understand the point of lifting off of the gas, all you need do is
mash the pedal and the trans will downshift. The slight lift before the mash
does nothing that I am aware of.

 

"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:19ydd.779838$M95.294239@pd7tw1no...
> What happens if you let off the gas before coming to the hill and then
> stomping it quickly for a second? I know this doesn't fix the overall
> "automatic computer chip" problem ...but it may be a temporary solution. I
> used to do that with my parents A/T Corolla when I was about to hit an
> incline and it automatically downshifted.
>
> Maybe that's why the tranny is starting to slip on it tho ;ppppp Oh well
> ...225,000km and only replaced $1000 in parts total ...damn those things
are
> reliable (knock on wood). Now they just need a Japanese Toyota Corolla
> Diesel ...eh Bill? ;p
>
> --
>

I don't understand the point of lifting off of the gas, all you need do is
mash the pedal and the trans will downshift. The slight lift before the mash
does nothing that I am aware of.