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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
INADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONER
PERFORMANCE (COOLING
SYSTEM SUSPECTED)1. Radiator and/or A/C condenser
air flow obstructed.1. Remove obstruction and/or clean.
2. Electr

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
10. Radiator or A/C condenser
fins are dirty or clogged.10. Remove insects and debris. (Refer to
7 - COOLING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
11. Radiator core is corroded o

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DETONATION OR PRE-
IGNITION (NOT CAUSED BY
IGNITION SYSTEM). GAUGE
MAY OR MAY NOT BE
READING HIGH1. Engine overheating. 1. Check reason for overheating and
repair

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
COOLANT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT.......36
DESCRIPTION - HOAT COOLANT.........37
OPERATION...........................38
COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER-5.9

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual (7) Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
Run engine to check for proper thermostat operation.
FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
The thermal viscous fan drive (Fig. 29) is a sili-
cone-flui

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual occur when ambient (outside air temperature) is very
high.
²Engine loads and temperatures are high such as
when towing a trailer.
²Cool silicone fluid within the fan drive unit is
being redistribute

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual Fan speed is monitored by the ECM. A lack of fan
speed will set a DTC. Circuit concerns will also set
fan clutch DTCs.
Fan speed and duty cycle percent can be monitored
with the DRB III..
DIAGNOSIS A

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual REMOVAL
The water pump on all models can be removed
without discharging the air conditioning system (if
equipped).
The water pump on all gas powered engines is
bolted directly to the engine timing cha

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual radiator core, cooling system hoses and heater core,
this coolant absorbs the heat generated when the
engine is running. The pump is driven by the engine
crankshaft via a drive belt.
OPERATIONÐWATER

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of the constant tension clamps. If replace-
ment is necessary, use only an original equipment
clamp with a matching number or letter and width.
(