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rv:ram_promaster [2020/10/11 19:48] 127.0.0.1 external edit |
rv:ram_promaster [2021/08/04 16:13] frater_secessus [62TE transmission] |
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Also see [[https://blog.fcanorthamerica.com/2008/02/11/jeep-brake-traction-control-explained/|FCA's description of a similar system]] in the Jeep line. | Also see [[https://blog.fcanorthamerica.com/2008/02/11/jeep-brake-traction-control-explained/|FCA's description of a similar system]] in the Jeep line. |
| ===== electrical ===== |
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| The gasoline PM has either a 180A or an optional 220A alternator; they are traditional and not of the modern "smart" variety. [[https://www.promasterforum.com/threads/alternator-amps.93526/post-737110|This VIN decoder]] will indicate which alternator a van was built with. \\ The diesel may have a 225A unit. |
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===== known issues ===== | ===== known issues ===== |
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* 6th gear is very tall for MPG; the van will downshift in headwinds and on hills. | * 6th gear is very tall for MPG; the van will downshift in headwinds and on hills. |
* The transmission will downshift automatically on long descents for engine braking. | * The transmission will downshift automatically on long descents for engine braking. |
| * the clipboard is largely useless, but [[https://www.promasterforum.com/threads/clip-board.35306/|can be opened]] to allow for wiring or hardmounting accessories. |
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===== gas vs diesel ===== | ===== gas vs diesel ===== |
* [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultradrive#62TE|62TE information on wikipedia]] | * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultradrive#62TE|62TE information on wikipedia]] |
* [[http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=450321|Promaster Forum thread on servo pack failure]] (and replacement) on a 200k mile transmission | * [[http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=450321|Promaster Forum thread on servo pack failure]] (and replacement) on a 200k mile transmission |
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| It is possible that transmission temperature can be monitored with ScanGauge using the following settings:((https://www.promasterforum.com/threads/transmission-cooling-unit.96003/post-762387)) |
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| * TXD: 10F1229110 |
| * RXF: C46205913610 |
| * RXD: 3010 |
| * MTH: 000100400000 |
| * NAME: ATF |
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* [[https://www.allpar.com/forums/forums/vans.214/|Allpar van forum]] | * [[https://www.allpar.com/forums/forums/vans.214/|Allpar van forum]] |
* [[https://protonmail2061.autodesk360.com/g/shares/SH56a43QTfd62c1cd968323a14d3acedc102|CAD model]] of a Promaster/Ducato((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/gkrixc/i_created_a_ram_promasterfiat_ducato_in_3d_feel/)) | * [[https://protonmail2061.autodesk360.com/g/shares/SH56a43QTfd62c1cd968323a14d3acedc102|CAD model]] of a Promaster/Ducato((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/gkrixc/i_created_a_ram_promasterfiat_ducato_in_3d_feel/)) |
| * [[https://www.thedrive.com/news/34672/check-out-how-surprisingly-durable-this-chrysler-pentastar-v6-is-after-626000-miles|teardown after engine failure at 620k]] |
| * unconfirmeded: [[https://www.promasterforum.com/threads/mechanic-says-to-run-0w30-in-the-pentastar-3-6-instead-of-0w20-as-specd-thoughts.94385/#post-745986|ex-Pentastar engineer discusses 5w-20 vs 5w-30]] |
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