On Fri, 12 Oct 2001, kwreimer wrote:
> Go back to the 195, the 180 wont do much for ya if you dont have alot of
> mods to the motor..
I do have some mods, with the JET CHIP II specifying a 180 t-stat
For all: would my truck warm up normally and run ok with a stuck open
t-stat, what other symptoms would a open t-stat promote?
Thanks.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Macey" <pmacey@ans.net>
> Cc: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 12:23 PM
> Subject: DML: 180 T-Stat/Constant Check Engine Light
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> > 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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