excellent question, and on topic to!!
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From: "Paul Macey" <pmacey@ans.net>
Cc: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 3:23 PM
Subject: DML: 180 T-Stat/Constant Check Engine Light
> Howdy...have this same msg posted at dodgedakotas.com, seems a bit slow
> there today, sorry for the repeat:
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> On my 2001 4.7, it took some time, but after installing the RS 180 T-stat,
> I get a constant P1281 Error Code or: Engine coolant temperature remains
> below normal operating temperatures.
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> I find the colder it is outside, the quicker the code comes back after
> resetting the PCM.
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> The truck starts, warms up, and performs normally so IMHO, the 180 T-Stat
> is probably fine, right? The temp guage is always pegged to it's normal
> spot when fully warmed up.
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> Is this error code worth a trip to the dealer, or should I continue to
> drive and occassionally reset the PCM and check the code to ensure nothing
> else pops up? (I could do the old Homer Simpson trick and just tape over
> the check engine light...DOH!)
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> Is there the possibility of engine damage running in this condition?
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> Thanks...
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