Electrical
System
DODGE
Turbo
Diesel
Diagnosing
Electrical
Malfunctions
Page
8-11
Oil
Pressure
Switch/Sending
Unit -
Check
Remove
the
pressure
switch,
install a gauge, start the engine >^
and
measure oil
pressure.
Minimum
oil
pressure:
Idle 69kPa [10 psi]
Rated
Speed 207 kPa [30 psi]
Note:
The
Pressure
switch is set to actuate when oil
pressure
drops
to 55 kPa [8 PSI]. The
pressure
switch
wilt
activate a
Low
Pressure
Warning Light on the
dash
of the truck.
Coolant
Temperature
Sensor
-
Check
Replace
the
sensor
and rerun engine to confirm the
temperature.
Coolant
Heater
- Check
When operating, the engine block heater should make an
audible sound and the adjacent parts should be warm to the
touch.
The
heater will operate continuously when plugged into the
correct
voltage electrical socket (110 volt A.C, 6.5 amp).
Operate only when the ambient temperature is below 4°C [40°
F].
4°c;