Open T'stat:
* Much longer warm-up time (coolant constantly flowing)
* over heating (no "cool down" time for the coolant in the radiator)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Paul Macey
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 7:45 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 180 T-Stat/Constant Check Engine Light
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:
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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!)
> >
> > Is there the possibility of engine damage running in this condition?
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> > Thanks...
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