Automatic Transmission Learning Procedure?!?!

[GLH_TC 16V]

I did a search on this forum but the results came back with nothing useful. Where can I find info on this auto trans learning thing that I keep hearing about. I'm going to take the GT to the track tomorrow for some baseline runs and I wanted to see if I should do this first.

[Sci-Fi]

Here's an URL you can read: http://www.swri.org/atts/whpapers/electran.htm

You can always disconnect the battery for a few minutes or ask your dealer to reset the computer if you want to return to the baseline settings or want the computer to relearn your driving style.

[Gear_Head]

GLH_TC16V. Here is the section from the stage 1 instructions that reference the fast learn procedure for the auto Trans after stage 1 install. Hope this is what you're looking for:

MOPAR STAGE 1 TRANSMISSION QUICK LEARNPROCEDURE

NOTE: With your new Mopar PT Turbo Stage 1 Upgrade
kit, you also receive new transmission calibrations
(automatic transmission only). After installing your
Mopar PT Turbo Stage 1 Upgrade Kit, you must perform
the following transmission quick learn procedure in
order to establish a baseline for shift quality. FAILURE
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING QUICK LEARN
PROCEDURE CAN RESULT IN POOR SHIfT QUALITY
AND POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. YOUR
CAR CAN BE DRIVEN PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, HOWEVER, NO WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE (WOT) UPSHIFTS SHOULD BE DONE
UNTIL THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
Once you have performed the following procedure
and established a baseline, shift quality will continue
to improve as the transmission control module
continues to "learn" your particular driving style.
.Allow the transmission fluid to reach normal operating
temperature. To do so, apply the parking brake and let
the engine idle in neutral until the engine cooling fan
has cycled (turned on and off)one complete time.
Perform 15 launches from 0 to 50 mph at 25% to 50%
throttle and brake lightly to a complete stop following
each launch. This will address the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts,
as well as the 2-1 coastdowns as you brake to a stop.
Next, drive at 40 mph and tip into the throttle 50% to
100% until you achieve a 4-3 or 4-2 kickdown. Perform
this 10times. After these first 25 shifts, the quick
learn procedure should be complete. As mentioned above,
shift quality will continue to improve following the
quick learn procedure. Without these first 25 shifts,
however, your car could have poor shift quality.
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Alan

[GLH_TC 16V]

Thanks guys! I'll give it a shot today and she how she does at the track tonight.