overheating problem I keep getting a P1281 code
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07-09-2008, 10:31 PM
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overheating problem I keep getting a P1281 code
Hello everyone my names izzy and im a new member of DF. ive havent posted just reading through post. after post
and well know i have a problem with my truck. The problem is i keep getting a P1281 Code on my truck its a 2002 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.9.. my truck has been having a over heating issue since last year i live in las Vegas so i know its hard on these engines... i have been having overheating issues with the truckive changed the t-stat that it was bad shut tight and got a brand new fail safe t-stat 180T.. drove it for a good while notice my engine temp was going over almost 3rd of the way then i got the p1281 code changed it out again while winter time it tripped again this time i flushed my radiator and motor out just to check for blockage.. now summer time again my trucks been to the point while 30 to 45min driving the temp gauge goes up 3/4 of the way so i noticed the fan clutch was out ran it for 2 weeks seemed fine now yesterday i drove it i saw for the first time it wen a little over the midway temp.. and today i get a p1281 code now.. i wanted to see what would you guys say could be the problem im thinking either radiator is bad or water pump is no longer good also been told to take a pressure test what steps should i take... could you guys give me some tips or any help that i could use.. i dont like taking the truck to a shop because alot of them out here rip you off bad but im really thinking of doing it..
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and well know i have a problem with my truck. The problem is i keep getting a P1281 Code on my truck its a 2002 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.9.. my truck has been having a over heating issue since last year i live in las Vegas so i know its hard on these engines... i have been having overheating issues with the truckive changed the t-stat that it was bad shut tight and got a brand new fail safe t-stat 180T.. drove it for a good while notice my engine temp was going over almost 3rd of the way then i got the p1281 code changed it out again while winter time it tripped again this time i flushed my radiator and motor out just to check for blockage.. now summer time again my trucks been to the point while 30 to 45min driving the temp gauge goes up 3/4 of the way so i noticed the fan clutch was out ran it for 2 weeks seemed fine now yesterday i drove it i saw for the first time it wen a little over the midway temp.. and today i get a p1281 code now.. i wanted to see what would you guys say could be the problem im thinking either radiator is bad or water pump is no longer good also been told to take a pressure test what steps should i take... could you guys give me some tips or any help that i could use.. i dont like taking the truck to a shop because alot of them out here rip you off bad but im really thinking of doing it..
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#2
07-10-2008, 12:57 AM
RE: overheating problem I keep getting a P1281 code
Does it get hot more at highway speeds or cruising in town?
If highway, like 65mph, then the radiator is partially clogged and needs replaced. I went thru this last summer with a friends 97. It cooked the motor twice and I ended up putting a 5.9L (360) in it. It still got hot until I installed a new radiator and it hasn't gotten over 1/2 way up yet.(about 200), Even with the a/c on.
If highway, like 65mph, then the radiator is partially clogged and needs replaced. I went thru this last summer with a friends 97. It cooked the motor twice and I ended up putting a 5.9L (360) in it. It still got hot until I installed a new radiator and it hasn't gotten over 1/2 way up yet.(about 200), Even with the a/c on.
