Intermittent Coolant Loss – 2014 Ram ProMaster

NUMBER: 07-006-15
GROUP: Cooling
DATE: May 08, 2015

 

SUBJECT:

Intermittent Coolant Loss

 

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary, replacing the radiator and thermostat.

 

MODELS:

2014

(VF)

ProMaster

 

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB) built on or between January 7, 2013 (MDH 0107XX) and June 10, 2014 (MDH 0610XX).

 

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

A small number of customers may experience a slight loss of coolant. There may not be any sign of a leak found under the vehicle.

 

DIAGNOSIS:

If the customer describes the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure.

 

PARTS REQUIRED:

Qty.	Part No.	Description
1 (AR)	68188992AB	Radiator, Engine Cooling: 3.6L with air conditioning. Sales code (HAA)
1 (AR)	68210641AB	Radiator, Engine Cooling: 3.6L without air conditioning. Sales code (HAA)
1 (AR)	68136754AA	Housing, Thermostat: Includes thermostat and seal.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

CAUTION: The cooling system may be under high temperature and pressure. Use extreme caution when removing the radiator cap.

1. Inspect the radiator core for signs of seepage especially at the corners. If necessary, pressure test the cooling system to check for leakage. See (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1 Corner Of Radiator

1 – Coolant Leaking

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2. Were traces of a coolant leak found on the core?
   • Yes >>> Proceed to Step #3.
   • No >>> This bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis is required.

NOTE: The coolant is to be drained into a clean pan and reused, no additional coolant will be required.

3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TECHCONNECT, Service Info section 07 – Cooling> Standard Procedure> DRAINING.
4. Replace the radiator. Refer to detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT> Service Info section 07 – Cooling> Engine> RADIATOR, Engine Cooling> Removal/Installation and proceed to Step #5.
5. Replace the Thermostat. Refer to detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT>07 – Cooling> Engine> THERMOSTAT> Removal/Installation.

 

POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

 

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
07-30-10-94	Radiator and Thermostat, Inspect Only (1 Semi-Skilled	7 – Cooling	0.2 Hrs.
07-30-10-95	Radiator and Thermostat, Replace 3.6 Liter engine (1 – Semi-Skilled)	7 – Cooling	2.1 Hrs.

 

FAILURE CODE:

ZZ	Service Action

 

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