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Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions
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Regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
Thanks :confuse:
On the P0442 EVAP small leak? what is this? Are the two related?
I have a 2002 dakota and my ac/heat also went - it seems that its just the blower that went because no air flow comes out despite the fan setting, but if i leave the ac on and drive you can feel a slight ac flow coming out (particulary when driving at a faster speed). Its a real pain now since the humidty up here (PA) has been drenching - i cant drive without coming out covered in sweat.
Any help on these would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
ryan
:sick:
Dusty
I'd be a little surprised that you have a failed O2 sensor on a '02, but anything is possible. I'd look for a bad connection in the O2 circuit first.
Regards,
Dusty
Great tip on the deteriorating rubber brake line. My friend has a 2001 Dakota club cab which he invested $350 with the dealer about a year ago replacing (passenger front) 1 caliper - both rotors (1 warped beyond reality) and a brake job / unfortunately most of which was not covered by his Dodge extended warranty. He has been noticing the passenger front wheel brake dragging again at times (1 year later) creating excess heat - whole wheel is hot to the touch. After another $30 inspection at the local Dodge dealer reported no issue found.
Thanks
Scott
So anyways I thought since I was just doing a partial change I would keep it all the same and go with the more than double priced dealer stuff. I read these forums and beleived my truck needed the HOAT MS9769 G 05. And I thought the color meant nothing.
I happened to check my 01 manual this am and read that there are two types: IAT (green) ( that's what the book says) and HOAT (orange). The part #'s respectively are 4267020 and 5011764ab. Now I'm not sure, but I think the color was green in the past, ( i added approx. 1/2 qt once to overflow bottle.).
But how do I know what my truck has in it. Does it say anywhere?.... I was about to go to dealer and pay 19.50 gal. for the Hoat, but I'm so confused now that I may go to walmart and pay 8.50 gal for prestone they claim is compatible.....
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tom.
I have not been able to tell by year model which fluid is applied. When asked at the dealership(s), their reply was the best way was to check current fluid (presuming it has remained the same as original).
While on the subject of fluids, when it states to use ATF 4 in trannys, powersteerings, etc., USE it. Other fluids are NOT compatible with it either.
Try mixing these fluids, and when one has to repair/replace due to a really flubbed up mess, well, no one is going to be sympathetic (dealers/manufacturers).
I've been at the dealers and able to look at some of the 'fluids' which were mixed.
It ain't a pretty site.
If you have any doubt as to what you have or should use in your particular Dak, take it to the dealer. The money you save, may well be your own.
First disconnect your battery. Then pull up the sill plate in the driver side door and remove the kick panel. The module is attached to the side behind that panel. It will have 3 separate plugs connected into it. Unhook those. There are three phillips head screws that secure it in place; remove those. With new new CTM just reverse the steps.
If you have keyless entry you will have to have the service guys "program" your remotes in with a scanner. I think the whole process took less than 30 minutes.
Good luck!
Any other suggestions as to what may be the problem?
Regards,
Dennis
I am going to check tomorrow. If its Hoat then to the dealer I go, if not (green) then to walmart.......
Thanks
Tom.
[http://www.vectorbd.com/peugeot/archive/99_8/0415.html]
However, I believe that green in a Dodge truck is a Ethylene-Glygol based coolant, as opposed to a Propylene-Glygol which should not be used. It is not conventional glygol-based coolant, but a hybrid. Exactly what it is I do not know, but my discussions with Dodge technicians indicate that mixing anything else with it seems to destabilize the coolant and cause problems.
At one time I knew who made the Chrysler HOAT and I'm not sure it was Zerex. I'm pretty sure it is NOT Texaco who makes DexCool.
Sorry for the confusion.
Dusty
But I wanted to do my transfer case. It takes atf+4, does anyone know how many qts it holds. I'd like to buy the correct amount, pretty expensive and at dealer onl y around me.
Thanks,
Tom.
Regards,
Dusty
Came with Goodyear 245/R70/16. Tire shows PSI @ 44, sticker on door shows 35 PSI. Any suggestions?
The tire pressures listed on the manufacturers tire placard are the correct pressures for safe vehicle operation. Over inflation will cause rapid center wear and overcome the tires ability to absorb road shocks as well as causing directional instability problems. High tire pressures will also cause oscillations in the front suspension that will be transmitted through the steering system as hyper-feedback to the driver.
Always refer to and abide by the tire pressures listed on the vehicle. I see trucks occasionally where the driver has intentionally over inflated the tires to 44 lbs. in an attempt to get better fuel mileage. On transport or truck tires, that's fine. But not on passenger car tires, which is what you have.
Best regards,
Dusty
My wife's PT and previous chrysler have also been under the same 'inspection'.
With the tires that have come with the vehicles (same 44 lb limit Goodyear basic tires), we have found that the best response and wear is 39 lbs. That is currently what is being run in my '05 quad and my wife's PT.
Since we (chassis guy and I) have been watching closely for that, he has also found that (they also sell/install tires...Remington tires predominantly) pressure has been working out best for most of their work, too.
Thanks
Fink44
Thanks guys,
Jody
Instead, P0455 means "Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected" (just like you said.) In the past, I have described in technical detail the diagnostics and conditions that can flag a P0455 error. Please review the forum archives to see those details.
As a quick check, make sure your fuel cap is on tightly and not leaking gasoline vapors.
Best regards,
Dusty
without starting engine -- key ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON then leave in ON position.That will put the computer into diagnostics mode. Watch the display as it shows you the code. (if multiple codes exist, they will alternate on the display)
What kind of wrench are you using? (ratchet , box-end.... other)
Txs
birdmandave
I returned, they test drove my truck, admitted that there was a vibration, and agreed to balance all four tires. That didn't fix it.
I returned again, they test drove my truck, then told me the vibration was normal! I said I had to have a bad tire or wheel, They disagreed and said once again that my vibration was normal. I asked to have the tires replaced and I was told that I would have to go to a goodyear dealer, that was their responsibility! (Poor Customer Service from a Five Star Dealership!)
After seeing all of the other vibration complaints on this board, I asked the Dealer to have my tires replaced with another brand (believing that I had deffective Goodyears), and the dealer refused.
I then made a decision to replace the tires with Michelins, and if that solved the problem I was planning on filing a claim in Small Claims Court to re-coup my loss.
When I had the new tires mounted, I asked the mechanic to keep a close eye on anything that might be the source of my vibration, and he did find it!
He put the wheel alone (no tire on the wheel) on the tire balance machine, and turned it on. You could visually see that the wheel moved side to side! It wasn't a "true Round" rike a wheel should be. Both of my rear wheels were bad.
He also commented that when he took the wheel off,that "it it had a lot of weight on it, more that a new wheel should have". The wheel with no tire on it was already calling for 1.00 oz of weight! Of the two front wheels, one required no weight, and the other asked for less than .50 oz of weight.
The mechanic also commented that he believed that this (aluminum alloy wheel) was a new wheel for Dodge. He had not seen any before.
What is ironic is that my wife and I test drove another Dakota before we purchased this one. It had a severe vibration! I told the dealership that I believed that the tires needed balanced. If they could balance the tires, we would test drive it again, and if it was ok, we would purchase the truck.
Well.... they did not balance the tires on that truck for me. Guess what they did? they changed all four tires/rims with another Dakota, then had me take it out again. I asked why they were changing rims instead of balancing the tires? They responded that "it was easier". Needless to say, ot still had a vibration and we walked. This now leads me to believe that they are aware that they have bad wheels. Why else would they replace all four tires/wheels on a new truck, instead of simply balancing they like I asked?
So... I am convinced that Dodge has "Bad Rims", and based on my experience at the first dealership, I believe that they know they have bad rims.
I called my dealership and asked to have my rims replaced. They said they would get back to me. Guess what, a week has gone buy, and they never called me back.
I sent a letter to the President of Dodge explaining my problem and dissapointment, and asking to have this situation resolved. If it isn't, I will purchase four new rims on my own, and go to small claims court to have a third party Judge decide if I deserve a refund for my new wheels.
By the way, the Presidents Name/Address is:
Mr. Dieter Zetche
President/CEO
Daimler Chrysler Corporation
PO Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004
Based on the number of
Vibration" complaints on this board alone, I believe it's time for a "class action suit" to get this problem resolved.
I am going to hang in there and see if I hear back from their corporate office. If not, I will be purchasing four new wheels.
Good Luck! let us know what you find.
Thanks to all for sharing their info.
Just as an aside, I noticed one day last week on my bicycle ride through my Dodge dealer's lot that five brand new, yet to be sold RAMs had either one or two of their wheels and tires removed with the vehicle sitting on cinder blocks. I did not notice any Dakotas in that condition, though.
Yes, Dodge has gone to a new manufacturer for some wheels.
I wonder...?
Best regards,
Dusty
One more thing, the air blows weakly out of the side vents and on low they all blow weak. Could this be the blower resistor as well??
Thanks again,
Jody