If you had bought the trailer package, you would have a switch on
the dash to lower the shift points. Or you could have it reprogramed
with an DRB-III scanner, one's for sale on EBay:
https://1dnn.com/03http-ntQ.5yFu.ncb...495747218&rd=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

fygar wrote:
>
> 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.

 

If you had bought the trailer package, you would have a switch on
the dash to lower the shift points. Or you could have it reprogramed
with an DRB-III scanner, one's for sale on EBay:
https://1dnn.com/03http-ntQ.5yFu.ncb...495747218&rd=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

fygar wrote:
>
> 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.

 

If you had bought the trailer package, you would have a switch on
the dash to lower the shift points. Or you could have it reprogramed
with an DRB-III scanner, one's for sale on EBay:
https://1dnn.com/03http-ntQ.5yFu.ncb...495747218&rd=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

fygar wrote:
>
> 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.

 

The newer cars are programed to keep the transmission in the top
gears for EPA mileage, they are miserable to drive, when you kick it
down without using the shift lever, many times the overdrive cars my
Thunderbird will skip a gear and burn rubber, scaring the heck out of
the passengers, and the car I'm gently trying to pass.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

CRWLR wrote:
>
> 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.

 

The newer cars are programed to keep the transmission in the top
gears for EPA mileage, they are miserable to drive, when you kick it
down without using the shift lever, many times the overdrive cars my
Thunderbird will skip a gear and burn rubber, scaring the heck out of
the passengers, and the car I'm gently trying to pass.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

CRWLR wrote:
>
> 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.

 

The newer cars are programed to keep the transmission in the top
gears for EPA mileage, they are miserable to drive, when you kick it
down without using the shift lever, many times the overdrive cars my
Thunderbird will skip a gear and burn rubber, scaring the heck out of
the passengers, and the car I'm gently trying to pass.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

CRWLR wrote:
>
> 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.

 

On the Corolla there are two auto transmissions available. One gives better
gas mileage because it doesn't downshift easily while the other will
downshift under normal "mashing". This is also true of alot of newer
vehicles that will not downshift right away. By letting off the gas briefly
and then mashing, it seems to override this control and downshift. No idea
exactly why ...must be some setting in the computer ...but for the most part
it works.

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10ndmtkf6ln1f35@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "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.
>
>

 

On the Corolla there are two auto transmissions available. One gives better
gas mileage because it doesn't downshift easily while the other will
downshift under normal "mashing". This is also true of alot of newer
vehicles that will not downshift right away. By letting off the gas briefly
and then mashing, it seems to override this control and downshift. No idea
exactly why ...must be some setting in the computer ...but for the most part
it works.

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10ndmtkf6ln1f35@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "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.
>
>

 

On the Corolla there are two auto transmissions available. One gives better
gas mileage because it doesn't downshift easily while the other will
downshift under normal "mashing". This is also true of alot of newer
vehicles that will not downshift right away. By letting off the gas briefly
and then mashing, it seems to override this control and downshift. No idea
exactly why ...must be some setting in the computer ...but for the most part
it works.

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10ndmtkf6ln1f35@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "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.
>
>

 

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 15:25:01 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> If you had bought the trailer package, you would have a switch on
>the dash to lower the shift points. Or you could have it reprogramed
>with an DRB-III scanner, one's for sale on EBay:
>https://1dnn.com/03http-ntQ.5yFu.ncb...495747218&rd=1
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>

Since the bid is 3 bills right now ... I'll probably just push the
button. :) I don't mind that on the hilly back roads because I can set
it and leave it, but it becomes an annoyance on the Interstate





>fygar wrote:
>>
>> 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.

Butch

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

Happiness is: Using fire roads on your commute.