1998 Dodge Dakota TSBs

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS.

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

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

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

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY.

CONCERNS WITH THE CENTER CONSOLE / ARMEST LID HINGE BEING BENT.

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

CONDITIONS WITH TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT BOOT TORN.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH-SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION.

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

CONCERNS WITH CENTER CONSOLE / ARMREST COVER WILL NOT LATCH.

SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH-SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION.

VEHICLE LIFTING INFORMATION.

CONDITION WITH TWO-PIECE PROPSHAFT BOOT BEING TORN.

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

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

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.

SOME VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT DIPSTICK INSTALLATION.

CONDITION WITH KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY.

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

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD).

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

SUBJECT REGARDING 1998 MODEL YEAR ENGINE SPARK KNOCK.

SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD).

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

SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOC CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD).

SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD).

CONCERNS WITH OBD II MISFIRE INDICATOR.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, SAG / HESITATION, START & STALL, AND LIGHT SPARK KNOCK.

OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK.

EXPERIENCING ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISES.

THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK.

ENGINE MAY SPARK/KNOCK WHEN WARM UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION.

CONDITION WITH SAGGING OR HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH A COLD ENGINE OR AFTER A PARTIAL COOL DOWN.

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

A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE INDICATOR.

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four...

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual...

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual...

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT.

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

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RED-IN-COLOR OIL SEEPAGE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE.

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.

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

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

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

SUBJECT REGARDING AXLE LUBRICANT AND SEALING REQUIREMENTS.

SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR INJECTOR CIRCUIT FAULT.

CONCERNS ON INCORRECT FAULT MATURE TIME - DTC $B7 LEAK DETECTION PUMP SOLENOID CIRCUIT.

EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE'S POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.

EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH.

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

This SKU is a Clock Spring.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test...

REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR.

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

SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SERVICE.

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

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR LEAF SPRING.

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT 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 WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS.

SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA.

LOWER BALL JOINT SERVICE INFORMATION.

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4.

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

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

COMPLAINTS WITH CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN SHROUD WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS OPERATED.

CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS OPERATED.

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO.

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

SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number.

SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK.

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR.

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

SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE.

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

INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY.

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES.

AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY.

SUBJECT REGARDING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $24 (PO107).

HEADLAMPS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN PANIC MODE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED BY THE PANIC BUTTON ON THE RKE TRANSMITTER.

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS.

INFORMATIO ON CLIMATE CONTROL.

SUBJECT ON AIR CONDITIONER COOLING PERFORMANCE DETERIORATING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION.

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY.

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY.

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

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT.

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

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

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