I'd be curious to know how the Rodeo line has evolved with respect to the
power mode option compared to the Trooper's... Our 94 Trooper is as you
describe for power mode - only extends the shift points during acceleration,
doesn't make a whole lot of difference. However, on the 02 Trooper with the
3.5 v6, it is a very noticeable difference - shift points are extended, but
the big difference I notice is that it will downshift under hard
acceleration much more quickly. The 94 only seems to affect the upshift
schedules. Makes a big difference when you're towing a travel trailer!

Wesley


"Jafir Elkurd" <jafir@nospam.no.spam.hotpop.com> wrote in message
news:10odhp1j6095a50@corp.supernews.com...
> Winter makes the transmission start off in 3rd gear.... which is actually
> quite bad for it, especially if you gun it real hard.... can cause temps
to
> get really high really quick. Power mode just extends the shift point...
> you'd get the same basic effect by pressing harder on the accelerator.
>
> "ajpdla" <ajpdla@pacifier.com> wrote in message
> news:10ocmj479g1j7d7@corp.supernews.com...
> >I think I've asked this question before; but what exactly are the POWER
> >DRIVE and WINTER DRIVE switches for in this vehicle. What exactly do
they
> >do in terms of transmission operation?
> >
> > Also, in my 1995 Passport, the WINTER DRIVE switch works intermittently
> > and only on very rainy or snowy days, leading me to believe that there
is
> > some sensor in play here. Is this true?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > AARON
> >
>
>