Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Control Assembly: All Technical Service Bulletins
Heating & A/C - Climate Controls
NO: 24-12-97
GROUP: Heater & A/C
DATE: Aug. 1, 1997
SUBJECT:
Climate Controls
MODELS:
1997 - 1998 (AN)
Dakota
DISCUSSION:
The 1997 and early 1998 Owner's Manual states that on "Heater Only" systems, turning the mode control knob to the OFF position turns off the blower
motor and prevents outside air from coming through any outlet. On the "Air Conditioning" system, turning the mode control knob to the OFF position
turns off the blower motor only.
These statements listed in the Owner's Manual are reversed. Air conditioning systems utilize a recirculation door that when either in the "OFF" or "MAX
A/C" position, the door closes preventing outside air from entering the vehicle. Heater only systems do not contain the recirculation door. On both
systems, the blower motor will turn off when the mode control knob has been turned to the OFF position.
Do not attempt to repair vehicles with "Heater Only" systems for air entering the vehicle through the heater housing when the mode control knob is in the
OFF position.
POLICY: Information Only
