High cruising rpm - Tracker Geo Cars & Trucks

Does it cut out at 3000 rpm in ANY gear, or just at highway cruise in high gear? I ask this because what can happen is that if you spend a lot of time cruising at one speed (long-distance commuter, over-the-road driver), what can happen is the the TPS (throttle position sensor) will get a dead spot on it from excessive wear. This will cause bucking, drop-offs, a stuttering whenever you happen to hit the dead spot. Typically, timing or ignition-type problems are not going to be rpm dependent, although they may be felt more prevalently a certain speeds/rpms. Transmission issues usually occur at shift points, and not at cruise speeds.

E27 Open Throttle Switch Signal here is a list of all codes E12 No Distributor Reference Signal E13 Oxygen Sensor Not Ready E14 Shorted Coolant Sensor E15 Open Coolant Sensor E16 Generator Voltage Out of Range E19 Shorted Fuel Pump Circuit E20 Open Fuel Pump Circuit E21 Shorted Throttle Position Sensor E22 Open Throttle Position Sensor E23 EST Signal Problem E24 Speed Sensor Circuit Problem E26 Shorted Throttle Switch Circuit E27 Open Throttle Switch Signal E30 ISC RPM Out Of Range E31 Shorted MAP Sensor Signal E32 Open MAP Sensor Signal E34 MAP Sensor Signal Out Of Range E37 Shorted MAT Sensor Signal E38 Open MAT Sensor Signal E39 VCC Engagement Problem E40 Power Steering Pressure Switch Signal E41 Cam Sensor Signal Problem E44 Oxygen Sensor Signal Lean E45 Oxygen Sensor Signal Rich E47 BCM to PCM/ECM Data Problem E48 EGR System Problem E52 PCM/ECM Memory Reset E53 Distributor Signal Interrupt E55 Closed Throttle Angle Out of Range E58 Pass Key Control Problem E60 Cruise - Not In Drive E61 Cruise - Vent Solenoid Problem E62 Cruise - Vacuum Solenoid Problem E63 Cruise - Set Speed vs Vehicle Speed E64 Cruise - Acceleration Too High E65 Cruise - Servo Position Signal Problem E66 Cruise - Engine RPM Too High E67 Cruise - Switch Shorted E68 Cruise - Command Problem E70 Intermittent TPS E71 Intermittent MAP E73 Intermittent Coolant Sensor E74 Intermittent MAT Sensor Signal E75 Intermittent VSS Signal E80 Fuel System Rich E85 Idle Throttle Angle Too High E90 Cruise - VCC Brake Switch Signal Problem E91 Cruise - PRNDL Switch Problem E92 Heated Windshield Request Problem E96 Torque Converter Overstress E97 P/N To D/R Engagement Problem E98 P/N To D/R ISC Engaged Problem E99 Cruise - Servo Apply Problem

sounds a little like a cruise control problem.
they used to have a centering adjustment that kept the speed within a range. If the range somehow shifted to the high end this would cause your surge. it would be a screwdriver slot on the outside of the case.cw increase ccw decrease. yours is set too high or cw.
I work the screw back and forth several times in case dirt entered the cruise module.

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These will help.
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These will help.
Thanks.

1st run scans for fault codes.

Cruising speed rpm should be roughly 2200 rpm If OD (lockup) is not engaging it will be running at about 3,000rpm.
If it was staying engaged, you would not have a problem at cruising speed but would be "lugging" when taking off from a standstill. OD should come on at about 45mph and the tach should show a drop in rpm.

OK is around 2000 rpm cruising at 60mph (slightly more uphill) You should be at about 1700 going slower in high gear around town.
What you don't want to see is a "flair" when shifting, or rpm above 2500 at cruising speed except uphill. There are many things that influence rpm while driving...road conditions, uphill, downhill, tire size etc. but these numbers are a good "ballpark" reference. Your own experience with your car is the best baseline. If rpm is different than what you have gotten used to as "normal" you should have it checked out.

good afternoon and welcome to fixya
what speed are you listing as cruising speed? this will help alot.
let me know so we can get you figured out