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Dodge Ram
The Dodge Ram is a large pick-up truck produced by Chrysler from 1981 to present. The car, which features a front engine and rear/four-wheel drive, was named “Truck of the Year” three times by the Motor Trend magazine.
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What is an electronic throttle?
Electronic throttle control (ETC) is an automobile technology which severs the mechanical link between the accelerator pedal and the throttle. Most automobiles already use a throttle position sensor (TPS) to provide input to traction control, antilock brakes, fuel injection, and other systems, but use a bowden cable to directly connect the pedal with the throttle. An ETC-equipped vehicle has no such cable. Instead, the electronic control unit (ECU) determines the required throttle position by calculations from data measured by other sensors such as an accelerator pedal position sensor, engine speed sensor, vehicle speed sensor etc. The electric motor within the ETC is then driven to the required position via a closed-loop control algorithm within the ECU.
The benefits of ETC are largely unnoticed by most drivers because the aim is to make the vehicle power-train characteristics seamlessly consistent irrespective of prevailing conditions, such as engine temperature, altitude, accessory loads etc. The ETC is also working 'behind the scenes' to dramatically improve the ease with which the driver can execute gear changes and deal with the dramatic torque changes associated with rapid accelerations and decelerations.
Contrary to popular belief, except in concert with other technologies such as gasoline direct injection, ETC provides only a very limited benefit in areas such as air-fuel ratio control, exhaust emissions and fuel consumption reduction. ETC however makes it much easier to integrate features to the vehicle such as cruise control, traction control, stability control and others that require torque management, since the throttle can be moved irrespective of the position of the driver's accelerator pedal. A criticism of the very early ETC implementations was that they were "overruling" driver decisions. Nowadays, the vast majority of drivers have no idea how much intervention is happening.
Much of the engineering involved with drive-by-wire technologies including ETC deals with failure and fault management. Most ETC systems have sensor and controller redundancy, even as complex as independent microprocessors with independently written software within a control module whose calculations are compared to check for possible errors and faults.
Anti-lock braking (ABS) is a similar safety critical technology, whilst not completely 'by-wire', it has the ability to electronically intervene contrary to the driver's demand. Such technology has recently been extended to other vehicle systems to include features like brake assist and electronic steering control, but these systems are much less common, also requiring careful design to ensure appropriate back-up and fail-safe modes.
Above retrieved from, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_throttle_control
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Can a 2007 ram 1500 5.7 hemi motor fit into a 1997 5.2 ram?
That would require using the engine, trans, cooling system, computers, and wiring all from the 2007. The 5.2 and 5.7 are definitely not a direct swap.
How many ft pounds should you torque the transmission pan bolts on a 2000 Chevrolet pickup?
Nothing over 35 ft./lbs.
In a 2004 dodge ram 1500 what would happen if a valve spring broke?
There would defiantly be a cylinder misfire, and rough running. Worst case the valve could hit the piston and do serious internal damage.
2010 Charger range in base price from $25k to over $40k
Why does your oil pressure drop off drasticly sometimes when you accelerate?
Low oil level, defective oil sending unit, incorrect filter or defective oil filter bypass valve, oil pump going bad. Change your oil and filter. Use a Mopar filter and the proper weight oil. If the problem persists, take it to a trusted mechanic, before the engine suffers serious damage.
Where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 1994 Chrysler new yorker 3.5 liter?
It is located back by the belhouseing on the left side.
What is the firing order on a 2003 ford focus 2.0 l?
1-3-4-2 is standard firing order for 4 cyl engines
Can you show you a diagram of this firing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 for 76 Monte Carlo?
Looking at the front of the engine, the #1 plug wire on the distributor cap is a little to your right of the middle of the engine. It is the first wire to the left of the front right cap fastener. The #1 cylinder is the front right cylinder, again as you look from the front of the engine, and to your right. On your right side the cylinder numbers are 1-3-5-7 then on your left, 2-4-6-8. On the cap, move clockwise and hook them up in the firing order you have listed. Good luck. For a diagram, go to Autozone.com, and look up your make and model, click on ingnition, tune ups, and on the right side a menu will list some things, and firing order is one of them.
Does a 2001 JEEP Wrangler Sport have a limited slip differential?
They can come either with the limited slip or a open differential. If you cant find any of the original paper work there are two ways to find out. One is to take the VIN number to a dealer and ask them if it does. Another way is to place one rear wheel in a way so that it doesnt have any traction at all. If it has an open differential it will just spin and the Jeep will not move forward. The limited slip will give some traction to the other wheel and Jeep will creep forward. Good Luck.
Where to buy heater control valve for 2003 conversion van dodge?
O'Reilly's, auto zone etc. Try Part number 74612. This is a Murray Heater Valve. Good Luck
Does a Dodge Ram have good engine?
Yes a dodge ram has a great engine. It is good for towing, hauling, off road, speed, and just daily driving.
Where is the purge canister located on a 1996 dodge ram 1500 3.9L V6?
Under the truck, along the driver side frame rail.
Will O'reilly extended life universal formulation antifreeze work in my 2006 ram 1500?
If the bottle says it can mix with all types, then yes.
Where is fuel filter on a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500?
Fuel filter for 1995 Ram is mounted on top of the fuel pump assembly, which is inside the fuel tank. Most of the parts stores I've called about fuel filter say that fuel filter is "not serviceable". By this, I assume they mean you must replace the entire fuel pump assembly, rather than just replacing the fuel filter by itself. My Haynes manual illustrates removing the fuel filter component for replacement, but getting a replacement filter appears to be problematic, based on what the parts stores said.
How do you replace the oxygen sensor in a 2000 Dodge Ram?
The 2000 Dodge Ram oxygen sensors are screwed into the exhaust on the passenger side. To remove you unplug the connector and turn counter clockwise with a wrench. Reverse to install.
Where does the 134a go in a ram 1500?
From the passenger side of vehicle you should see a plastic cap on the A/C tubing. Look for an 'L' on it for the low pressure side. Unscrew this cap and use the fitting that comes with some 134a refills or purchase the proper epuipment. Follow instructions on the 134a can.
