1997 Dodge Dakota technical service bulletins
107 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Dodge Dakota.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- This SKU is a Clock Spring
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Valve Body
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
- Reprogram PCM and inspect catalytic converter
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Flash programming failure recovery
- Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (GST), publication no
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding upper control arm bushing service
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls
- Some customers may comment about a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers
- A condition may occur while in bi-level mode, air flow from panel vents is less than that of the floor vents
- This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area
- Subject regarding a squeak heard coming from the window area as the window is rolled down
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Experiencing a squeak noise coming from rear leaf spring
- Subject regarding vehicles that experience while in bi-level mode, air flow from panel vents is less that...
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Information on child seat tether anchors
- Conditions with two-piece propeller shaft boot torn
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Experiencing squeaking or creaking from front wheel area at low speeds
- Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area
- On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of...
- Conditions with differential gear lubricant weeping from the front differential vent
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
- Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break
- Information regarding the fog lamp service
- Conditions with rear box tie down bracket attachment bolts are rusted
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery
- Experiencing engine cooling fan noises
- Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles ak
- Condition with two-piece propshaft boot being torn
- Some vehicles may exhibit light spark knock with a warm engine under load
- The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break
- Center arm rest/console upper inertitia latch cover on driver's side hinge is broken
- Grinding/creaking noise heard when front windshield wipers are activated
- Lower ball joint service information
- Subject on fuel pressure gauge adapter usage
- Subject regarding airbag on-off switches
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment
- Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (WOT) acceleration
- Condition with gasoline engines will not illuminate the MIL properly when misfire is detected
- A loud popping noise is heard coming from the rear of the cab as the vehicle is turned onto a steep...
- Condition with keyless entry (RKE) transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
- Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
- Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel
- Concerns with clunk/rattle felt in steering column/wheel
- Information on a/c refrigerant leaks
- The cd player may become inoperative, and will not accept the cd when attempting to insert the disk into...
- Vehicle may expereience inoperative cd player sales code raz radio
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- This bulletin involves mud and debris accumulation on lower sill area
- Informatio on climate control
- Concerns with airbag warning lamp stays dimly illuminated
- Concerns with a/c evaporator odor
- Clicking and tapping noise coming from under the instrument panel
- Information regarding clicking/tapping noise coming fom under instrument panel
- Timing chain noise
- Cold engine idle fluctuation
- Information on tire and wheel runout
- When vehicles in the start position, engine will not crank over
- Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank
- Concerns with center armrest/console upper inertia latch cover broken
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of...
- Concerns with engine coolant usage
- Conditions of clicking or tapping noise when the spreed control is engaged
- Low heater performance due to improperly directed heater air flow
- Exhibiting an idle fluctuation following a cold engine start
- Concerns with erroneous MIL illumination
- Air bag warning labels
- Hinge bezel on front seat center console/armrest broken
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) horn chirp feature disabled
- Concerns with remote keyless entry (RKE) horn chip feature disabled
- Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black
- Squeak during windshield wiper operation
- Inoperative guages
- Jtec powertrain control module wiring harness connector repair packages
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