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Dec 15, 2006 | 08:35 AM

sednec

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Ok…This morning accidentally hit the shifter while I was going around 40 and it went into reverse, and truck died, I had to pull over and restarted it, now it turns on and dies out right away I have to put into drive quickly and keep my foot on gas, if I want to keep it running,

What did I mess it up? Anyone have any idea?

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:16 AM

redford

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I would start with pulling the error codes. Hard to say what happened when you went into reverse but it sure doesn't sound good.

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:22 AM

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Doesn't sound good. Sorry I can't help, beyong that. I have always feared doing that because the SD shifters seem very easy to move out of position. Good luck and let us know what you find out.

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:40 AM

sednec

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well there is no codes,only problem is rpm, it just doesnot want to stay steady, good thing there is no transmission damage, it shifts just fine and reverse works just fine too,least so far. I agree shifter moves so easy.

Dec 15, 2006 | 11:41 AM

tvsjr

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Gas or diesel? The inability to idle sounds like a typical IAC (idle air control) motor failure, but that would be unrelated to the shifting problem...

Dec 15, 2006 | 01:21 PM

BPofMD

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I would pull the battery ground cable, turn on the headlight switch for a few seconds, turn off ligh switch. Reconnect battery ground cable and make a few drive cycles...to let the computer relearn strategies. Then if you STILL have problems, check back. Is it a gas or diesel?

Dec 15, 2006 | 02:14 PM

biz4two

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Does it want to die when started in Neutral?

What engine? What year?
If 5.4L or V10 engine, then I would say IAC.

If PSD, then I would say, CPS.

Good luck...

biz