new hemi hesitation?

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I can't say if it applies to your truck (you didn't post the year) but it may help.

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It's a 2011. I'll try resetting the gas pedal today. I can't see it hurting anything.
Thanks

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1) Insert ignition key and turn to "ON" (not start).
2) Wait for all idiot lights to go out. Check Engine Light may remain on.
3) Slowly depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor.
4) Slowly release the accelerator pedal until it's all the way back up.
5) Turn the ignition key to "OFF".
6) Start the engine.

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7) Congradulations, you have successfully reset your
oil change reminder light



I'm sorry to be an internet mythbuster but there is no such thing as a do-it-yourself throttle calibration.

There is however such a thing as "throttle relearn", but it's only needed when the throttle body is swapped out and it requires dealership quality scan tools to perform. But it also has no effect at all on throttle response.

Here is how to reduce electronic throttle lag:

With no money invested-
1.Battery disconnect. 30-60 minutes is good, if you have the time.
2.Reconnect the battery, fire it up and drive it like an absolute maniac. Give it all the WOT you possibly can, as long as you possibly can.
(A dragstrip is probably best for obvious safety reasons)

Not only will the throttle response improve, but the trans shift quality will improve. This is due to the adaptive memory in modern vehicle pcms; If you drive it very easy for very long, the vehicle will learn your driving habits....the throttle will act slow and the trans will shift like oatmeal. If you drive like a maniac long enough, throttle response 'wakes up', the trans shifts harder, and it will feel better to a performance driver.

But, the effect is temporary. Drive it really slow and easy for 3 trips of 50 miles or more, adaptive memory will take over and it will go back to the way it was.

For a more long lasting improvement, put a 77070023 cold air intake on it. Throttle response gets better in all kinds of driving, and I have seen a 25HP gain at the rear wheels with just that one part change, above 5000rpm. I know alot of people say cold air intakes don't work, but that particular one is actually good.

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1) Insert ignition key and turn to "ON" (not start).
2) Wait for all idiot lights to go out. Check Engine Light may remain on.
3) Slowly depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor.
4) Slowly release the accelerator pedal until it's all the way back up.
5) Turn the ignition key to "OFF".
6) Start the engine.



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7) Congradulations, you have successfully reset your
oil change reminder light

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Thanks, that's too funny.
If the computer is "self learning", wouldn't the same thing happen in reverse? I mean, instead of driving it normally, start beating on it. Should the throttle response and shifting improve???
I'm just asking, I'm too old to understand this new technology.
Thanks for the help.

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Thanks, that's too funny.
If the computer is "self learning", wouldn't the same thing happen in reverse? I mean, instead of driving it normally, start beating on it. Should the throttle response and shifting improve???
I'm just asking, I'm too old to understand this new technology.
Thanks for the help.

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Glad you saw the humor in that

Yes, if you just beat on it more while driving it, it should come around a certain amount...but it does take a little while for the pcm to learn your driving habits have suddenly changed.

I mentioned battery disconnect because that's the easiest way to clear some of the adaptive memory, and the results are much more immediate.

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Can you just get it tuned out like on GM vehicles?

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Chrysler decided to use top secret computers on the 2011 and up vehicles. So far no one has been able to crack the codes in the aftermarket industry.