Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 300

DR
COOLING (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES
10. Radiator or A/C condenser
fins are dirty or clogged.
11. Radiator core is corroded or
plugged.
12. Fuel or ignition system
problems.
13. Dragging brakes.
14. Bug screen or cardboard is
being , reducing airflow.
15. Thermostat partially or
completely shut.
16. Viscous fan drive not
operating properly.
17. Cylinder head gasket
leaking.
18. Heater core leaking.
COOLING
CORRECTION
10. Remove insects and debris. (Refer to
7 - COOLING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
11. Have radiator re-cored or replaced.
12. Refer to 14 - Fuel System or 8 -
Electrical for diagnosis and testing
procedures.
13. Check and correct as necessary.
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING) for correct procedures.
14. Remove bug screen or cardboard.
15. Check thermostat operation and
replace as necessary. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - REMOVAL) .
16. Check fan drive operation and replace
as necessary. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH
- REMOVAL).
17. Check for cylinder head gasket leaks.
(Refer to 7 - COOLING - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING).
18. Check heater core for leaks. (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). Repair as necessary.
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