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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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2003 Excursion Transmission Issue

I have a 2003 Excursion with a 6.0 Diesel. My tranny seems to shift quite often. Is this the tranny going bad, do the shift points need to be adjusted? Still seems to move just fine. Has anyone has similiar problems? Thanks a lot for your help.


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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Gonna move this over to the 6.0L PSD forum where the experts on this trans can help you diagnose your problem.

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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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The shift points are not adjustable.

Can you give me any more description of what it's doing? Speeds? Loads?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Thanks Mark

Seems to shift at about 45 to 55 mph, anywhere from 1650 rims to 2000. Seems to shift very often. If I tow it is terrible even with overdrive turned off. If I am going 75 or so it seems to be ok. Thanks for your help
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Interesting. On a 2003 6.0L there is no way to turn off overdrive.

I think you will need to find someone with a high end scan tool that can look at live data. I think the computer is getting some bad data.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
Interesting. On a 2003 6.0L there is no way to turn off overdrive.

I think you will need to find someone with a high end scan tool that can look at live data. I think the computer is getting some bad data.
Most people think the Tow/Haul turns off OD etc no need to be blasé about it.

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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Not sure if you've recently replaced or removed the power from your truck. But

Any time the battery is disconnected for any reason, including dead battery, a new PCM has been installed, or the calibration has been reflashed, the adapts for the "Engagement Schedule" should be reset. This procedure will prevent the customer from returning with firm or harsh shift or engagement complaints. Proceed as follows: Note: All of the following engagements must be performed, in order for engagement pressures to correctly adapt with the new calibration.
1. Install diagnostic equipment (or use suitable Thermo device) and monitor TFT (Transmission Fluid Temperature).
2. Warm the transmission to (130°F) as indicated by the TFT.
3. Perform 5 engagements from Park to Reverse. Each engagement should be five seconds apart.
4. Perform 5 engagements from Drive to Reverse. Each engagement should be five seconds apart.
5. Perform 5 engagements from Reverse to Drive. Each engagement should be five seconds apart.
6. Perform 5 engagements from Neutral to Drive. Each engagement should be five seconds apart.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullitt390
Most people think the Tow/Haul turns off OD etc no need to be blasé about it.

Josh
I didn't think I was blase about it. Callous or insensitive, but not blase.
From dictionary.com:
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indifferent to or bored with life; unimpressed, as or as if from an excess of worldly pleasures.
The 2003 and newer trucks don't have an OD OFF button, they have tow/haul. Tow/haul changes the shift schedule, among other things, but it does not turn off overdrive.
 
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