Replace water pump now idles high during start up and transmission shifts hard 1 and 2nd

[Tagrunt]

The bearing on the water pump was bad so I replaced the water pump, clutch fan, and thermostat. Now my engine idles high when start and transmission shifts hard in 1st and 2nd.

 

[jws123]

Does it actually idle high or are you hearing your new clutch fan kick in when its cold Whats your RPMs at idle? Its normall for it to ide high for the first min or so when cold.

 

[Daw14]

was The battery disconnectEd ? Might be doing a relearn of your driving habits . Drive it for a few days.

 

[Tagrunt]

This has been going on for 2 weeks. It never did it before the water pump was replaced. But it started 3 days after the pump was replaced.

 

[Tagrunt]

It idles higher than it did before.

 

[1999 White C5 Coupe]

This has been going on for 2 weeks. It never did it before the water pump was replaced. But it started 3 days after the pump was replaced.

Have you scanned the vehicle for any stored trouble codes, including the transmission?

 

[Tagrunt]

I did it with the key method. No codes showed up

 

[Wild one]

I did it with the key method. No codes showed up

That doesn't really work on the newer trucks like your 16.If it didn't start till 3 days after you did the pump,good chance it's another issue.

 

[Tagrunt]

Unfortunately I haven't had time to deal with it. My little brother died Thursday. We had his funeral Saturday. He was only 50.

Can AutoZone scanner find stored codes?

 

[EdGs]

Unfortunately I haven't had time to deal with it. My little brother died Thursday. We had his funeral Saturday. He was only 50.

Can AutoZone scanner find stored codes?

Sorry for your loss.

 

[jws123]

Unfortunately I haven't had time to deal with it. My little brother died Thursday. We had his funeral Saturday. He was only 50.

Can AutoZone scanner find stored codes?

yes a autozone scanner should be fine next time your in the truck after it runs a few mins check to see what your truck idles at rpm wise and let us know.
Sorry for your loss.

 

[Tagrunt]

Scanner could not find any codes. After engine warms up I read 700 rpms. Temperature is 57 degrees p the transmission did it again. If I disconnected the battery and let it sit and turn the headlight switch to on the drain it would that help? By making the computer learn again?

 

[Wild one]

Scanner could not find any codes. After engine warms up I read 700 rpms. Temperature is 57 degrees p the transmission did it again. If I disconnected the battery and let it sit and turn the headlight switch to on the drain it would that help? By making the computer learn again?

Worth a try,step on the brake pedal for 30 seconds to while the battery is disconnected,along with turning the lights on.Then when you reconnect the battery,cycle the key to the run position but don't start the truck,and step on the gas pedal and with-in 10 seconds push it to the floor smoothly and release it smoothly,then cycle key off,open door,close door and start the truck to relearn the skinny pedal

 

[Mister Luck]

Scanner could not find any codes. After engine warms up I read 700 rpms. Temperature is 57 degrees p the transmission did it again. If I disconnected the battery and let it sit and turn the headlight switch to on the drain it would that help? By making the computer learn again?

The engine (coolant) temperature on your digital dash gauge
reads 100 on startup , correct?
If it doesn’t you may have to check the H2o sensor and make a resistance test ( OR ) sometimes gasket sealant contacts the sensor and throws off readings and all you have to do is clean it.
If the resistance isn't within specifications you should replace it.
You may have a pending P0117


Did you install a new OE coolant thermostat… what was its rated temperature for 198 ?

 

[jr27236]

Sorry for your loss.
Sounds like you may have forget to reconnect or disconnected the throttle body air intake temp sensor possibly

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

Sorry for your loss, a brother cannot be replaced!!!

 

[Tagrunt]

Well everything looks connected turn the battery off did everything turn it back on still no change. I have a mobile mechanic coming tomorrow with a diagnostic scanner to check everything.

 

[Tagrunt]

Well the mechanic showed up with the snap on scanner. No codes and no history of codes. scanning while we test drove it. Of course it didn't act up. He suggested it could be the clutch fan. Change it to an OEM clutch fan.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Before wasting money on a clutch fan, just remove yours for now and try your truck without it.

 

[Tagrunt]

Mechanic stated I would only have to pay the difference between price of OEM and after market. Put it in for free.