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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Surging rpms??

howdy fellas, gals.....rpms surge about 200 and then settles back....specially when slowing down....what should I be looking for, thanks

95, psd, 2wd, 241k on the clock
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Do you have an auto and it surges when driving? If so then maybe the trans is slipping and might need rebuilt. Is there any codes?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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need a litttttle bit more info. does it do it at idol, does it do it on intial start up or taking off from a red light?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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idle and when slowing down it acts like when you put the truck in reverse when its cold(like it wants to cut out) thanks
 
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