B1811 Heater Overheated - Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual

CABIN HEATER
Symptom:

B1811 HEATER OVERHEATED

When Monitored and Set Condition:
B1811 HEATER OVERHEATED
When Monitored: After DCHA activation, when the system is in a steady state of
operation.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Coolant Temperature Sensor resistance is not
within the expected parameters (coolant temperature in the Heater Module exceeds 125°C
[257°F]).
DCHA HEATER MODULE FAULT
DCHA COOLANT HOSES RESTRICTED/LEAKING/DAMAGED
ENGINE'S COOLING SYSTEM FAULT
DCHA CONTROL UNIT FAULT
B1811 CLEARED, ADDITIONAL DTC(S) PRESENT
TEST
1 WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: DO NOT PERFORM THIS TEST UNLESS DIRECTED HERE BY
THE CABIN HEATER PRE-TEST. ALWAYS PERFORM THE CABIN HEATER
PRE-TEST PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY OTHER CABIN HEATER TEST
FOR THE RESULT TO BE VALID.
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: If there is an internal leak in the Heater Module, a continuous loud
chunking or grinding noise may have been heard coming from the DCHA
assembly during the Field Mode test.
Check for engine coolant continuously flowing out of the DCHA exhaust pipe.
Is engine coolant coming out of the DCHA exhaust pipe?
Yes → Replace the DCHA Heater Module in accordance with the Service
→ Go To 2
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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