Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 24-004-01
Date: 010309
Heater - Intermittently Goes Into Recirculation Mode
NUMBER: 24-004-01
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: Mar. 9, 2001
SUBJECT:
Heater System Intermittently Goes Into Recirculation Mode
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a new heater control.
MODELS:
2001 (AN) Dakota
2001 (R1) Dakota (International Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (SALES CODE "HCD OR HCO").
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The heater controls intermittently positions the recirculation door into the recirculation position. Some customers may experience side window fogging if
the recirculation door is left in the recirculation position too long.
DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR PROCEDURES:
Due to the intermittency of this issue, perform the Repair Procedure on any vehicle in which the customer complains that it is difficult to clear the
fogging on the side windows.
PARTS REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Repair Procedure
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR
OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
