V6 Pentastar running extra warm

[lharrell79]

Does it come back down from 230?

 

[tobe1424]

Yes I was paranoid and turned off the ac (thinking the clutch might be bad) and it then slowly but surely came back down below 220+\-..not sure if me turning off the ac helped or not but I'm so paranoid about it spiking from 230@3/4 temp gauge to blowing my heads heads


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[lharrell79]

Yes I was paranoid and turned off the ac (thinking the clutch might be bad) and it then slowly but surely came back down below 220+\-..not sure if me turning off the ac helped or not but I'm so paranoid about it spiking from 230@3/4 temp gauge to blowing my heads heads


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Did you read my posts on page 2? Your truck is working perfectly. 230 is the normal operating temperature according to Mopar engineers. Your gauge being at 3/4 is a computer error. There is a TSB to fix the faulty gauge reading.

230 is normal.

Get the TSB, and your gauge will read 1/2 or below.

 

[RLJ10X]

Are you sure that you are not seeing the Cylinder Head Temp, not the coolant temp?

In my Mustang, l get a cht, not an actual coolant temp?

 

[zrfraser]

on my 75 mile work commute the EVIC never showed above 225 degrees. Analog gauge showed at the halfway mark. Outside temp was 73 degrees, speed was averaging 60-65 mph.

 

[tobe1424]

Loud and clear sir!

Let's see what ground I cover tomorrow at both dealers.

Ps..I'm def sure it's coolant temp readings


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[tobe1424]

I've tried searching but get different results. Anyone know the tsb for the temp gauge/cluster reflash?


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[Rado]

I've tried searching but get different results. Anyone know the tsb for the temp gauge/cluster reflash?


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Yea what he said ^

 

[tobe1424]

Based on some research I did it seems to be this one:

Tsb 08 048 13 LAB


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[lharrell79]

There is a link to the tsb on page 2.

 

[tobe1424]

There is a link to the tsb on page 2.

Many thanks and apologies for missing it.

So, Tstat opens at 221? Wondering if there is a different thermostat. I hear the hemi folks install 180 degree tstat's and it works wonders. i will need to further research this.

 

[KingTuna]

I've been in my truck with the pentastar sitting in 98 degree GA heat when its 100 % humidity in line at the bank for 15 minutes and my truck never went over 225. Thats with the AC running full blast. I think you are overthinking this, these newer engines are made to run a little hotter to help with emissions. Until it starts getting up around 235 or 240, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[tobe1424]

Thanks for the feedback.

Update: I have called to local Dodge dealers and none of them can find this TSB. They are asking me to bring the car in to have it diagnosed which cost $100 and if then they can pull up the correct TSB it will be another hundred dollars.

I am pretty sure that they are not trying to hustle me because I asked the service advisor if I give them a TSP can he simply take care of that and whether it works or not I won't hold anyone liable for not fixing my truck

Anyhow this is where I stand now. I would appreciate further validation of the 0804813 Tsb


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[tobe1424]

Any one?

I also noticed my oil temp a bit high. I would really like to avoid paying an $100 if I had a valid tsb #

Cheers

 

[Demon-HeMi]

I think the dealer charging you to fix a TSP is utter BS, i don't even think they can do that honestly

 

[lharrell79]

I think the dealer charging you to fix a TSP is utter BS, i don't even think they can do that honestly

Recall = Free
TSB under warranty = Free
TSB out of warranty = You pay for the work.

Basically a TSB is is Fiat/Chrysler acknowledging that there is an issue. However, if it is not a safety issue, they will not perform a recall, only the TSB.

 

[tobe1424]

Recall = Free

TSB under warranty = Free

TSB out of warranty = You pay for the work.



Basically a TSB is is Fiat/Chrysler acknowledging that there is an issue. However, if it is not a safety issue, they will not perform a recall, only the TSB.

I'm simply trying to go to them and say: please fix this tsb in order to avoid paying $100 diagnostic fee for them to tell me something I already know and then pay for the actual tsb.

 

[lharrell79]

Thanks for the feedback.

Update: I have called to local Dodge dealers and none of them can find this TSB. They are asking me to bring the car in to have it diagnosed which cost $100 and if then they can pull up the correct TSB it will be another hundred dollars.

I am pretty sure that they are not trying to hustle me because I asked the service advisor if I give them a TSP can he simply take care of that and whether it works or not I won't hold anyone liable for not fixing my truck

Anyhow this is where I stand now. I would appreciate further validation of the 0804813 Tsb


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Here you go. Print this out and take it to the service desk. It show 0.2 hours labor. Since it's a TSB, you will have to pay for it.

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/DownloadPdf?id=180130

 

[tobe1424]

Thanks so so much.

I'm not sure why they couldn't find the tsb based on the numbers I gave to them.

I'm going to show this to the dealer and see what they say.

I will update you guys ASAP

Thanks again

 

[lharrell79]

Any updates?