I don't believe your thermostat is working correctly. also do you have a
clutch fan and if so is it locked up so it cant coast when cold.
Mopar calls for the 192 probably for government mandated emission control
reasons. I would try a new 180 and if you still have problems then go to
the 192. The higher temp stat will not make the engine warm up faster only
to a higher temp.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Jon N.
Benignus
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 7:24 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: PCM and Temp??
Should I change the stat or look at something else?
I have the same situation on my 92 V6. Even blocking off the radiator
completely doesn't help unless the temp is above freezing. I still get the
code 17 (cold too long) and there is insufficient heat. I will be going back
to the 192. (I said earlier MoPar called for the 192 and caught grief for
it)
I would change the stat to the factory recommended 192.
Jon
STL MO
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