2002 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Climate Control

Re: 2002 Dodge Dakota Climate Control [dakota968]

Written by: ironcity1 on Jul 12, 2008 10:11 AM

Thanks for all your help. I grew up there moved away in 1985. Live in MD now. Went to dealer on the way home from work pick up the part for $21.00 and works great now. Thanks again for all your help. Read More...

Re: 2002 Dodge Dakota Climate Control [ironcity1]

Written by: dakota968 on Jul 11, 2008 10:23 AM

The resistor is the most likely (and cheapest/easiest) cause. By your user name I'm assuming you're in Pittsburgh (I am as well). I picked up a new resistor at West Liberty Dodge for around $13. It's a newer and better designed unit and takes about 5 minutes to replace. It's located under the glove box. 2 screws, 5 minutes, and $13 bucks. It's worth a shot. Read More...

Re: Dodge Dakota 2002 Overheating [bpeebles]

Written by: tommy63 on Sep 20, 2007 09:10 PM

Mr., Peebles I wanted to let you know that through your advice my truck is now back on the road. I did the burp thing as you advised, put an identical thermostat in truck to the one I took out, and all is well with my Dakota. Sir, I appreciate all the advice/help you gave in getting my truck fixed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. I do have one more question. Why is the 4.7L called ... Read More...

2002 Dodge Dakota Climate Control

Written by: ronslakie1 on Jul 11, 2008 04:47 AM

Your problem is that the variable resistor needs to be replaced. It is behind the glove box and costs around $20 from the dealer. It is an easy do it yourself job. You might want to do a search on this forum as this has come up very frequently in the past. Read More...

Re: Dodge Dakota 2002 Overheating [tommy63]

Written by: bpeebles on Sep 20, 2007 06:39 PM

The fact that you noted that one side of the radiator is signigicantly cooler than the other side points to a problmem with lack of coolant FLOW. Do not forget that the 4.7L semi-hemi uses a BYPASS cooling system. This is noted by the fact that the thermostat is mounted LOW on the engine (not at the top of it) This type of cooling system ALWAYS flows coolant thru the ... Read More...

2002 Dodge Dakota Climate Control

Written by: ironcity1 on Jul 10, 2008 04:43 PM

Today i went to use the A/C and it would only kick on when the fan was on High. Did some checking and the fan does not work at all only on the High setting. Do i need to replace the whole climate control unit or not to fix this. Read More...

Re: Dodge Dakota 2002 Overheating [bpeebles]

Written by: tommy63 on Sep 18, 2007 07:22 PM

It's a 4.7L. There is no coolant loss. I have belt on according to diagram under hood. One thing I have noticed is one side of radiator is hot (right side) while left is cool, that is while I'm standing facing truck. As for the thermostat, it's a 195 degree same as the one I took out, but did not buy it at Dodge Dealer. The spring on thermostat is in engine so to speak. Also ... Read More...

Re: Dodge Dakota 2002 Overheating [tommy63]

Written by: bpeebles on Sep 18, 2007 06:57 PM

Not with a functioning cooling system. You did not say which engine you have... if it is the 4.7L Semi-Hemi, make CERTAIN you used the proper bypass thermostat. The wrong one may fit but will not work correctly. Also, you may wish to do a leakdown test to make sure the cooling system is not leaking internally. (inside the enigne) Are you noticing any antifreeze loss? ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota 2002 Overheating

Written by: tommy63 on Sep 18, 2007 06:31 PM

I have changed the water pump, thermostat, hoses and of course the coolant, and truck is still overheating. Here is something I heard that might cause this. I am from Louisiana, where the truck was bought and I moved to Wyoming. Would the elevation change cause truck to overheat? To me it sounds far fetched. Thanx Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Transmission quirks?

Written by: 2002qcdd on Jun 11, 2008 06:58 PM

I'm looking for some advice for my 2002 4.7 Quad Cab Dakota 4x4. In recent driving, I have notice a surging of RPMs when driving on the highway (60-70 mph). The RPM will shoot up to 3500 or so for about a second and then drop back down to 3000/3100. This will happen intermittently and in varied conditions (hot, warm, cold) but only when going above 55 mph. It happens ... Read More...