DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual

DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 DODGE DODGE https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/12/56921/w960_56921-0.png DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual
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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
Establish what driving condition caused the cooling
system complaint. The problem may be caused by an
abnormal load on the system such as the follo

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DETONATION OR PRE-IGNITION
(NOT CAUSED BY IGNITION
SYSTEM). GAUGE MAY NOT BE
READING HIGH.1. Engine overheating. 1. Check reason for overheating
and repair as nece

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
3. Obstructions in heater hose
fitting at engine or at heater core.3. Remove heater hoses at both
ends and check for obstructions.
Repair as necessary.
4. Heater h

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
COOLANT LEVEL CHANGES IN
COOLANT BOTTLE.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS IN
NORMAL RANGE.1. Level changes are to be
expected as coolant volume
fluctuates with engine temperat

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual A refractometer will test the amount of glycol in a
coolant mixture by measuring the amount a beam of
light bends as it passes through the fluid.
Some coolant manufactures use other types of gly-
cols

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLANT
RECOVERY SYSTEM
The cooling system is closed and designed to main-
tain coolant level to the top of the radiator.
(1) With the engineoffand cooling systemnot
under pres

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual ENGINE COOLANT TEMP
SENSOR - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor threads
into the top of the thermostat housing (Fig. 3). New
sensors have sealant applied to the threads.
REMOVAL
WA

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual (3) Remove ignition coil and bracket (Fig. 5).
(4) Disconnect coolant sensor electrical connector
(Fig. 6).
(5) Remove coolant sensor (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install engine coolant temperature sens

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat is operated by a wax filled cham-
ber (pellet) which is sealed. When heated coolant
reaches a predetermined temperature the wax pellet

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001  Service Manual ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 3.3/3.8L
REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system down below the thermo-
stat level. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove radiator upper hose from coolant outlet
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