Richard, usually when a thermostat sticks you will be able to remove the
radiator cap and see the antireeze circulating through the radiator
immediately after you start it up and it is cold. The thermostat should be
closed at this point and open up about 5min. or so later. If it is
circulating immediately it probably is stuck open. Hope this helps!
DahrlClark
Clarks Radiator Service
dclark@nb.net
-----Original Message-----
From: RLewis7785 <RLewis7785@AOL.COM>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Sunday, April 19, 1998 11:32 AM
Subject: DML: Bad Thermostat?
>I've recently gotten the engine code for "Engine Cold Too Long".
>
>Does this always mean a stuck thermostat, and is there a way to tell if the
>thermostat is bad without removing it? Or, should I simply replace it for
>good measure?
>
>I get the following codes:
>
>12 - Not listed in '92 FSM (I've heard through the list that this is a
>battery disconnected indication??)
>
>17 - Engine Cold Too Long (thermostat)
>
>44 - Not listed in '92 FSM ??????
>
>Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
>=========================================================
>Richard Lewis
>Houston (Tomball), Texas
>E-Mail : rlewis7785@AOL.COM
>
>92 Dodge Dakota Club Cab, LE Trim
>318 C.I.D V8
>3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
>"Weak" Automatic Tranny
>Two Tone Black & Silver
>Leer Crown Series Topper Painted to match.
>Mopar Bedliner
>EdelBrock 1002 Air Cleaner.
>Firestone Firehawk SS10 225/70R15
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