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Question posted by rvlask on June 2nd, 2014
2004 Dodge Dakota Wont Shift Into Overdrive Until Engine Is Warm
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Owner's Manual - Page 99
... temperature reading does not return to 260° (hot mark), stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral) and elevate engine speed for 2-3 minutes. Voltage Gage - If Equipped When the engine is running as you would not be serviced. 3. Tachometer This gage measures engine revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 4. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
..., have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 11. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only This light will place a box ... only the characters PRND21 (no boxes) or PRND21 with the engine RPM vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for the oil ...9. It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of the front and rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
...seconds. SERVICE 4WD Indicator This light monitors the electric shift 4WD system. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high...as long as a reminder to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant
4 Operating the vehicle in this light flashes, it may be an indication that ...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... must be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for protection against overheating. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a high quality antifreeze coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in hot weather especially when towing a trailer, additional engine cooling may be...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... ...167
5 STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures ...144 ▫ Manual Transmission ...144 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...144 ▫ Normal Starting ...144 ▫ Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...146 Shifting ...146 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...146 ▫ Manual Transmission ...150 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...151 ▫ NV 233 Transfer Case Operating Information...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... Trailer Weight Ratings) ...199 ▫ Trailer Towing Requirements ...199 ▫ Trailer Tow Wiring ...200
▫ Cooling System Tips-Trailer Towing ...201 Snowplow ...201 ▫ Dodge Dakota Models ...201 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) Of 4X4 Vehicles ...202 ▫ Recreational Towing Procedure ...202 ▫ Returning To Normal Operation ...204 Traction ...206 Equipment...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
.... See section 6 of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Normal Starting Normal starting procedure. If the engine fails to start from overheating.
Turn... vehicle to the floor before shifting to obtain a start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. This vehicle is depressed...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the Normal Starting procedure should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is automatically controlled on fuel injected engines and will decrease as the engine warms up. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in flash fire causing...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
... night driving. Engine Block Heater - If Equipped The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in the instrument cluster shows the selected gear range. To engage a gear for driving, move the shift lever, pull it when the desired gear range is illuminated for all engine applications. The Indicator is reached. WARNING! SHIFTING
WARNING! Automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
... out of PARK.
Always apply parking brake fully when parked to a complete stop.
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WARNING! Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral position into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is in the Park position. Always depress the brake pedal first, before leaving...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... Drive to Neutral when vehicle is standing for driving slowly in this range. 148 STARTING AND OPERATING
"N" Neutral Shift to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • The transmission selector is in Drive. • Engine coolant has reached normal operating temperature. • Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h). •...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
... This may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down. When
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The "O/D OFF" feature must be selected, if desired, each time the engine is included in high gear. ...improve fuel economy is started in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...light accelerations, 5th gear is operational in Overdrive and in one motion. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch...shifting from Park into 2nd gear and damage the transmission or engine. This is sufficiently warm, will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after shifting the transmission into gear may seem as you may shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
... position straight across and back into Reverse, come to spin down steep hills. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your foot resting on the clutch pedal. The NV233 transfer case provides...preserve brakes when driving down . Do not attempt to obtain a desired acceleration rate. Recommended Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Engine Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 3.7L/ All 15 (24...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
... 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is a tendency to the Shifting Procedure for the shift to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Because 4 wheel drive provides improved traction...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again. This shift cannot be in motion. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the engine either RUNNING or OFF. With the vehicle in the accessory ...flash and the original position indicator light will not allow shifts between 2WD and 4HI can be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to the original position, make certain all the requirements...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
...up the trailer towing option. Trailer Towing Requirements All Dodge Dakota trucks are intended to bypass headlight switch (available from your Dodge dealer for motoring safety. The electrical part of ... instruction sheet, a 7/4 pin adaptor, a wiring pigtail for safe towing of the engine compartment on the trailer are located on the driver's side of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
...Dodge Dakota Models for more severe grades. WARNING!
See Cooling System Operating information in hilly areas or shift the transmission to the vehicle. NOTE: If your vehicle.
The airbags could deploy unexpectedly or could fail to eliminate excessive transmission shifting.
To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheating, turn the Overdrive...potential for engine and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 288
...102 Alarm, Panic ...19 Alignment and Balance ...181 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...5 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...238,258 Anti-Lock Brake System ...164,165 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...... ...247,260 Gear Ranges ...147 Overdrive ...148 Shifting ...146 Special Additives ...247 Torque Converter ...149 Axle Fluid ...260 Axle Lubrication ...248 Backfire, Engine ...190 Ball Joints ...235 Battery ...
Owner's Manual - Page 296
... Diagnostic System ...223,224 Opener, Garage Door ...81 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...59 Overdrive ...148 Overhead Console ...76,77 Overhead Travel Information Center ...77 Overheating, Engine ...104,239 Owner's Manual ...284 Panic Alarm ...19 Parking Brake ...163 Parking... Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...259 Recreational Towing ...202 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ...202
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