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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Overheating Gauge


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dodge_driver
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Oct 17, 2012, 5:52 AM

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Recently, I noticed that when driving the heat gauge rises toward the "H" and "Check Gauges" light/tone appears. However, when I press that gas to raise the RPM's over 2.5 it goes down below the 1/2 mark toward "C". It seems when the motor is at a low idle or cruise without pressing the gas pedal that it will rise toward the "H". But when I press the gas, it goes back down. Also, I noticed when the gauges starts to rise to "H" the heat turns cold. Any ideas what to get checked?


Hammer Time
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Oct 17, 2012, 6:23 AM

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You're circulating more coolant when you do that. You need to check the coolant level and pressure test it for leaks.



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dodge_driver
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Oct 17, 2012, 7:13 AM

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Thank You


Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 17, 2012, 7:47 AM

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If all shows well with test HT suggested it's not common to me but some water pump impellers can lack adequate flow at lower RPM. See if heater works strong at just idle or lots better at a raised RPM. Not conclusive but a clue. If no or very poor heat and gauge shows high on gauge it could be boiling as the hot vapor doesn't transfer heat well.

If you do find coolant level low you need to know why. If boiling to reservoir it may not be bringing back the full amount and overheating for any reason is a killer so pay attention,

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