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That's probably what it is. I read the older posts again and it looks like the light isn't on when it's running, which means it isn't what I had. The only thing that made me think of my issue was the dim light, but that could just be a dirty lens or something.
Thank you for the feedback!
Well, now that I said that - yesterday the light was flickering while driving at first, then just stayed on, solidly lit. ***sigh***
See if you can get it into the diagnostic mode. If it does you might find out what's causing the light, and if it doesn't then you almost certainly have a TCM problem. Here's a helpful guide to troubleshooting the TCM if you don't have it already.
Thank you. I have checked it twice - once, after I accidentally connected the power lines to 24V and got code 53 among others - which put me into LIMP mode. After correcting the wiring mistake, I checked again and got NO codes (just 12 over and over).
Replaced electric fan with Black Dog hydraulic fan clutch delete kit upgrade. HUGE difference! I have electric "pusher" fan on top as well, but won't use it until I get my 120 Amp downcoverter 12V system installed - as I think former owner's 12V electric fan is what killed the regulator.
Can confirm - amazing performance.
So, I replaced temp gauge, flushed radiator thoroughly and installed new 195 degree thermostat in addition to replacing eletric fan with new upgraded Black Dog mechanical fan.
100% right on this, I've been using this fan since February and have driven the truck almost everyday since then, I can confirm my experience is the exact same
I have the rear cylinder hose re route kit, I haven't actually check to see if it made a difference in the hotspot yet
Unless you can turn off your fan, water fording is a bad idea. The fan will act like a screw propeller and pull itself into the radiator.
So I guess the new Geared Fan drive trucks can no longer go in the water? I mean….they use a viscous fan clutch Now on all new Hmmwv’s.
Sorry, forgot to mention former owner installed this kit (but was still having overheating issued because he only had electric puller fan).
Well, that sucks. No plans to ford, but I hate that it isn't an option in a pinch... well, I guess it IS an option - just a one-timer, lol.
Steve, good to hear from you.
Im not sure how to answer this question, but let me try and understand this….so only a hmmwv with a Hydraulic fan clutch can ford water crossings?
viscous fan clutch should free wheel when it hits the water. The Black Dog clutch is fixed, so I may be screwed on fording. AI told me it's possible, but I don't like the idea of that at ALL.
no sir, that’s not how viscous fan clutchs work.
My understanding is it free-wheels until set temp is reached, then engages. I would imagine you ford with engine at cooler temp and water will keep engine cool after entering. Is that incorrect?
