1998 Dodge Dakota technical service bulletins
108 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Dodge Dakota.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- 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
- Service
- Valve Body
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
- Reprogram PCM and inspect catalytic converter
- 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 flash: malfunction indicator lamp illumination for injector circuit fault
- 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
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load)
- Subject regarding upper control arm bushing service
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knoc condition during acceleration (under load)
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load)
- Subject regarding 1998 model year engine spark knock
- Some customers may comment about a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs
- Some customers may complain of a red-in-color oil seepage from under the vehicle
- 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
- Customer complaint of NV-242 and NV-242HD sector shaft seal oil seepage from under the vehicle
- 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
- Concerns with the center console / armest lid hinge being bent
- Some vehicles may experience a high-speed driveline vibration
- Conditions with two-piece propeller shaft boot torn
- Emissions recall to reprogram your vehicle's powertrain control module
- Subject on air conditioner cooling performance deteriorating after a few minutes of operation
- 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
- Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $A8 (P1763)...
- 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
- Concerns with center console / armrest cover will not latch
- Subject regarding high-speed driveline vibration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, sag / hesitation, start & stall, and light spark knock
- Subject regarding erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $24 (PO107)
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break
- Conditions with rear box tie down bracket attachment bolts are rusted
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Headlamps do not activate when panic mode has been activated by the panic button on the rke transmitter
- Service manual revisions
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery
- Experiencing engine cooling fan noises
- Condition with two-piece propshaft boot being torn
- The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break
- Vehicle lifting information
- 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
- Complaints with clicking noise coming from steering column shroud when gear selector is operated
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment
- Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (WOT) acceleration
- Subject regarding axle lubricant and sealing requirements
- Clicking sound coming from the steering column shroud when the gear selector is operated
- Condition with gasoline engines will not illuminate the MIL properly when misfire is detected
- Some vehicles have incorrect dipstick installation
- A knocking sound coming from the engine compartment
- Condition with sagging or hesitation while accelerating from a stop with a cold engine or after a partial...
- Engine may spark/knock when warm under moderate to heavy acceleration
- A loud popping noise is heard coming from the rear of the cab as the vehicle is turned onto a steep...
- Concerns on incorrect fault mature time
- 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
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- Subject pertaining to OBD II misfire indicator
- Concerns with OBD II misfire indicator
- Informatio on climate control
- Concerns with a/c evaporator odor
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