Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator: Testing and Inspection
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative transmission oil temperature warning lamp condition. If the transmission oil temperature warning
lamp comes on and stays on with the engine running, refer to Transmission for diagnosis of a transmission overheating condition.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
If the transmission oil temperature warning lamp fails to light during the bulb test (about two seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the On
position), diagnosis of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus should be performed with a DRB
scan tool. For diagnosis of the transmission oil temperature warning lamp and the instrument cluster circuitry, see Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning
Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Cluster.
