1989 Dodge Dakota Service and Repair Manual

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1989 Dodge Dakota service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Shelby Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2507CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.9L 3906CC 239Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.2L 5211CC 318Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1989 Dodge Dakota Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #01V23200006/07/2001Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1990) AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SHELBY PACKAGE (BUILT OCTOBER 1988 - JUNE 19

Consequence

THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREAS

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE F

TSB #621898

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

TSB #618049

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

TSB #615688

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

TSB #6092304

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

TSB #612160

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

TSB #609995

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

TSB #6089000

INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM

TSB #6088786

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

Showing the 8 most recent of 15 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19980615Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHCrash reported1 injured

THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK , LEAVING THE ENGINE IDLING AND GOT OUT TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR. UPON TURNING AROUND THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BACKWARDS OUT THE DRIVEWAY. RUNNING TO CATCH VEHICLE BEFORE IT REACHED

19970313Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONCrash reported1 injured

MANUAL SHIFT 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION, IGNITION WAS ON , AND VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING IGNITION, PUMPED THE STARTER, CRANKED TOO FAR, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, OCCUPNACY WAS OUT OF VEHICLE AND ARM

19960707Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELTCrash reported1 injured

TWO GENERAL TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. *DH

20041024Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEFire reported

I WAS DRIVING DOWN 1994 AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED A HUGE FIRE. MELTING ALL THE WIRING AND DESTROYING THE TRUCK. THE DETROIT FIREDEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY INSURANC

19951124Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODFire reported

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED FIRE ON VEHICLE. TT

Showing the 5 most serious of 88 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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