Vehicle report

1997 DODGE DAKOTA

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Service bulletins

98 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

08-049-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

DOR-X6W2U-06

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not function. The horn electrical circuit does not affect the airbag circuit.

31-003-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

31-005-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

31-006-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

3100319

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

3100519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

3100619

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

R2118796A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

9002849

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.

22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *KB

1100605

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT

2401305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

2100202

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

1802002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

2301502

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

2302701

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

0801001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

1801201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

2100601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

0800600REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2303400A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

0200600

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SERVICE. *TT

082700

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

233400

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

082400

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT

020500

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT

230800

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

090500

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT

180100

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

020699A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT

080699A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *TT

242099A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAN THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. *TT

083799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

235299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAK HEARD COMING FROM THE WINDOW AREA AS THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. *TT

021599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR LEAF SPRING. *TT

242099

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAT THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. *MJS

233599REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

090699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT

233599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

030199A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT BOOT TORN. *TT

181299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT

020599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING OR CREAKING FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

020699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. *TT

030499

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBRICANT WEEPING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT

210899

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT

050399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING TO STEERING KNUCKLE THREAD REPAIR. *TT

081798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

184898

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK

110798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK

085298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE FOG LAMP SERVICE. *YC

235098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH REAR BOX TIE DOWN BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ARE RUSTED. *YC

250298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC

183298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

070598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISES. *YC

030498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITION WITH TWO-PIECE PROPSHAFT BOOT BEING TORN. *YC

08!798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DISCUSSION ON AIRBAG ON- OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES *AK

182498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD. *YC

232498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CENTER ARM REST/CONSOLE UPPER INERTITIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE HINGE IS BROKEN. *AK

082998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GRINDING/CREAKING NOISE HEARD WHEN FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED. *AK

020498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOWER BALL JOINT SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK

140398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. *YC

081698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

181998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC

181098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITION WITH GASOLINE ENGINES WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THE MIL PROPERLY WHEN MISFIRE IS DETECTED. *YC

236597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A LOUD POPPING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB AS THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ONTO A STEEP INCLINE SUCH AS A DRIVEWAY APPROACH. *YC

083997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM

140897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM

191297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH CLUNK/RATTLE FELT IN STEERING COLUMN/WHEEL. *NLM

241397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS. *NLM

082797A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE MAY EXPEREIENCE INOPERATIVE CD PLAYER SALES CODE RAZ RADIO. *NLM

970926082797

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE CD PLAYER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THE CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO. *YC

0832097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM

970919083297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC

234597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES MUD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON LOWER SILL AREA. *NLM

241297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATIO ON CLIMATE CONTROL. *NLM

082697

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH AIRBAG WARNING LAMP STAYS DIMLY ILLUMINATED. *NLM

241197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM

081897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLICKING AND TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC

081897A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING CLICKING/TAPPING NOISE COMING FOM UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL. *NLM

090797

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW

181397A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COLD ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATION. *TW

220197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM

082197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM

233197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH CENTER ARMREST/CONSOLE UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER BROKEN. *NLM

070397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

970502081897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS OF CLICKING OR TAPPING NOISE WHEN THE SPREED CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *YC

240497

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOW HEATER PERFORMANCE DUE TO IMPROPERLY DIRECTED HEATER AIR FLOW. *TW

181297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION. DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENT. *NLM

181397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING AN IDLE FLUCTUATION FOLLOWING A COLD ENGINE START. *YC

080997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW

230697

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HINGE BEZEL ON FRONT SEAT CENTER CONSOLE/ARMREST BROKEN. *TW

080797

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) HORN CHIP FEATURE DISABLED. *NLM

080397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INOPERATIVE GUAGES. *TW

080597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SQUEAK DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. *TW

230397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

080197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD

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