Nope, same one.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of TonyC
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 3:23 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 180 T-Stat/Constant Check Engine Light
Is there a second temp sender on these motors? One for gauge, one for PCM?
Just a thought.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: bernd@texas.net <bernd@texas.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Friday, October 12, 2001 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 180 T-Stat/Constant Check Engine Light
>
>Interesting problem. If the temp gauge isn't too hot, the T'Stat isn't
>sticking...and running it at 180 doesn't hurt anything. I'm wondering why
it's
>tripping the code though...others haven't seen this (yet). ;)
>
>- Bernd
>
>> excellent question, and on topic to!!
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> 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:
>> >
>> > 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.
>> >
>> > I find the colder it is outside, the quicker the code comes back after
>> > resetting the PCM.
>> >
>> > 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.
>> >
>> > 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!)
>> >
>> > Is there the possibility of engine damage running in this condition?
>> >
>> > Thanks...
>> >
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