Transmission Quirks; Compatibility With Other Exhaust Brake Brands - BD Diesel Performance 1030395 Installation Manual

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Transmission Quirks

Some Dodges built between the production dates of 09/95 to 04/96 have had
computers that the programming for the transmission control has caused some
lock-up control problems and/or will cause the TorqLoc not to operate correctly. If
this occurs, the computer can be "re-flashed" to current specifications at most
Dodge dealerships, labor charges (usually 1/2 hour) may apply.
Some Dodges that are of the 1999-up model years and are of California
specifications may require the Transmission Relay to be reinstalled back into it's
socket, which would have been removed in the "1996-up Dodge "TRANS" Relay
Bypass" section of this manual.
Note that if you have installed the unit on a Ford and you have a higher autoloc
unlock speed in overdrive or drive, you most likely have a coast clutch problem in
the transmission. A BD Pressureloc can help to prevent this.
Other items installed that may effect the operation of the transmission may have an
effect on the operation of the TorqLoc (i.e. auxiliary transmissions). Please make
this known if contacting the BD Technical Service Department.

Compatibility With Other Exhaust Brake Brands

For the Down (Green light) position, where the TorqLoc module will keep the
convertor lock-up clutch engaged when the exhaust brake valve is activated (brake
switch turned on and accelerator pedal at idle position), most of the provided
diagrams, instructions and parts relate to the installation and operation of this unit in
conjunction with any BD Exhaust Brake.
In this manual, we have provided some diagrams and additional instructions for
some of the other systems that we have had access to their diagrams. An
installation in conjunction with any other system should only be done with instruction
from one of our BD Technicians, with wiring diagrams and/or schematics provided
to them. Additional lead-time, parts and/or labor may be required.
For Jacobs E-Brakes installed on Dodge trucks with the 24 valve ISB engines and
all US Gear D-Celerator applications, ignore hooking up the TorqLoc to the brake
wiring, and follow the wiring instructions as if there was no exhaust brake installed.
NOTE - Pac Brake exhaust brakes only: If the truck has a 6BTA 12 valve
engine with 60lb springs, remove the Pac Brake valve and drill out the
pressure relief hole from 9/32" to 31/64". This step is NOT required for the 24
Valve engines or newer models.
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