Speed Control: Other Dodge Dakota III

3.7L/4.7L Engine

The speed control system is operated by the use of a cable and a vacuum controlled servo. Electronic control of the speed control system is integrated into the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The controls consist of two steering wheel mounted switches. The switches are labeled: ON/OFF, RES/ACCEL, SET, COAST, and CANCEL.

The system is designed to operate at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h).

3.7L / 4.7L ENGINES

1. Install end of cable to speed control servo. Refer to «SERVO-SPEED CONTROL»(ref-247660-S26340466952007020100000) .
2. Slide speed control cable plastic mount into throttle body bracket.
3. Install speed control cable connector onto throttle body bellcrank pin (push rearward to snap into location).
4. Slide throttle (accelerator) cable plastic mount into throttle body bracket. Continue sliding until cable release tab is aligned to hole in throttle body mounting bracket.
5. While holding throttle to wide open position, place throttle cable pin into throttle body bellcrank.
6. Install air intake tube to top of throttle body.
7. Connect negative battery cable at battery.
8. Before starting engine, operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.

Scheme 8

A speed control servo is used only with 3.7L V-6 or 4.7L V-8 engines.

The speed control servo (6) is located in the engine compartment and is attached to the right inner fender.

The servo unit consists of a solenoid valve body, and a vacuum chamber. The solenoid valve body contains three solenoids

1. Vacuum
2. Vent
3. Dump

The vacuum chamber contains a diaphragm with a cable attached to control the throttle linkage.