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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.
  
 ===== gas vs diesel ===== ===== gas vs diesel =====
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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 0w-20 vs 0w-30]] 
  
  
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