Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
LEARN A SMOOTH 4-3 COASTDOWN AND PART THROTTLE 4-3 KICKDOWN
NOTE: The transmission oil temperature must be above 43° C (110° F).
Use the following steps to have the TCM learn the UD shift volume.
1. At a vehicle speed between 64-97 km/h (40-60 MPH), perform repeated 4-3 kickdown shifts.
2. Repeat STEP 1 until the UD volume becomes somewhat stable and the shift becomes smooth.
LEARN A SMOOTH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND 3-2 KICKDOWN
Use the following steps to have the TCM learn the 2C shift volume.
NOTE: The transmission oil temperature must be above 43° C (110° F).
1. With a vehicle speed below 48 km/h (30 MPH) and the transmission in 3rd gear, perform multiple 3-2 kickdowns.
2. Repeat STEP 1 until the 3-2 kickdowns become smooth and the 2C CVI becomes stable.
LEARN A SMOOTH MANUAL 2-1 PULLDOWN SHIFT AS WELL AS A NEUTRAL TO REVERSE SHIFT
NOTE: The transmission oil temperature must be above 43° C (110° F).
Use the following steps to have the TCM learn the LR volume.
1. With the vehicle speed around 40-48 km/h (25-30 MPH) in Manual 2nd, perform manual pulldowns to Low or 1st gear at closed throttle.
2. Repeat STEP 1 until the LR CVI becomes stable and the manual 2-1 becomes smooth.
LEARN A SMOOTH NEUTRAL TO REVERSE SHIFT
NOTE: The transmission oil temperature must be above 43° C (110° F).
1. With the vehicle at a stop, perform Neutral to Reverse shifts until the shift is smooth. An unlearned Neutral to Reverse shift may be harsh or
exhibit a double bump.
2. If any of the shifts are still not smooth after the clutch volume stabilizes, an internal transmission problem may be present.
LEARN A SMOOTH 4-5 UPSHIFT
NOTE: The transmission oil temperature must be above 43° C (110° F).
Use the following steps to have the TCM learn the Alt 2C CVI.
1. Accelerate the vehicle through 88 km/h (55 mph) at a steady 10-15 degree throttle opening and perform multiple 4-5 upshifts.
2. Repeat STEP 1 until the 4-5 shift become smooth and the Alt 2C CVI become stable. There is a separate 2C volume used and learned for 4-5
shifts, 2CA. It is independent of the 2C CVI learned on 3-2 kickdowns.