In this video, we go through the process of getting the dash reinstalled. This is the last and final part to the video series for replacing the heater core on a 1999 Dodge Dakota.
I have this exact problem with my 98 Dakota. It has become bad enough to leak onto the floor. I just watched all 3 parts of your video and will use it as a guide to replace my core. This is by far the most detailed video of this task that I found. Excellent job. Thank you.
Great job on the replacement and video presentation! I am 58 yrs old, have been a mechanic most of my life and give credit where credit is do. Your a fine young mechanic, keep up the great work. I just picked up a 2000 Dakota that has a plugged heater core but living in the Florida heat I have decided to by pass the heater core after seeing the work involved. Have a great day in Alaska. Blessings!
After paying someone $400 to do this exact job, I wish I would have had the place, the space, some heat and your three-part series. I am confident I could have done this work. Thank you. Liked and subbed
No, there shouldn't be any change from before you disassembled anything. I would suggest checking the connection for the ignition switch, as well as any connections you disconnected in the process. Trace back your steps and make sure nothing was overlooked.
Hey I followed your videos on the heater core but now I’m having issues with a no crank but there’s nor spark or any fuel not sure what I problem is I went to forums and other videos related on the problem and relooked at the look
Make sure the connections for the ignition switch at the steering column are correct. Also check the ground connections at the dash on both sides (near where the pivot bolts are). Lastly, check the connections at the back of the dash fuse box, these often get overlooked.
@@jessemiracle4908 does anything work? Headlights? Dome lights? Hazard lights? Blower motor? Horn? Typically the connection at the ignition switch is what gets goofed up on this job.
@@AKJeeper so far I’ve got hazards the dome light along with tail lights staying on and the annoying beeping😂 I’m thinking it’s something with the fuss box in the cab I took a test light and only a few of them were hot
I followed the videos except my only difference was I only took the passenger side apart and dropped the steering wheel, and I took the vacuum line/ throttle off the climate control Now my blower motor won't work at all and it's lit up anytime the battery is connected. I checked and it's plugged in. Any ideas?
Common trouble areas - make sure the ground wires at both kick panels are securely bolted down. Make sure the blower motor connector behind the glovebox is connected. Hopefully you remembered to connect the blower motor resistor as well. Pop off the climate control panel and make sure it is connected properly.
Thanks for the fast reply, just checked all of them and they are all connected. The only thing I didn't do from your video was refill my ac but my compressor is not functional yet
@@simonmolina2648 Also make sure the dash lower mounting bolts are tight as well. Loosen them up, and retighten just for good measure. There are a number of components in the dash that ground out to the mounting brackets of the dash. What do you mean “it’s lit up anytime the battery is connected”? What exactly lights up?
@@AKJeeper all three climate control knobs light up like I turned my headlights on. I will test the fuses in the morning and try to ground them out like you were saying I just wanted to make sure everything works this time around
It started working again this morning when I started it must have been a ground or something. Thought I'd update you so I wasn't on your conscience lol thanks for the great videos keep it up!!
I have literally just finished replacing my heater core following your videos. There were some tears I'm not gonna lie. But now I have heat. 10/10 my guy 🤘
Glad you wasted your time on a job like that! All you have to do is flush the heater core with a garden hose and male to female nozzle through the water pump hoses.
@@davidthorpe5569 It really doesn’t matter whether it was explicitly stated. The point of the video was to show how to remove and replace the heater core on these trucks, not how to troubleshoot it. If you go to video 2 of the series, skip ahead to 9:55 you can clearly see that the core had been leaking.
Man, I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks for the step by step instruction. It was a lifesaver.
I have this exact problem with my 98 Dakota. It has become bad enough to leak onto the floor. I just watched all 3 parts of your video and will use it as a guide to replace my core. This is by far the most detailed video of this task that I found. Excellent job. Thank you.
the best description of this repair i have seen to date
The best video ever i changed my heater core before but i didnt disassemble as much as you did great video
I'm inspired to do this job myself after watching all of your videos. I'll watch again for sure. Thanks
Great job on the replacement and video presentation!
I am 58 yrs old, have been a mechanic most of my life and give credit where credit is do.
Your a fine young mechanic, keep up the great work.
I just picked up a 2000 Dakota that has a plugged heater core but living in the Florida heat I have decided to by pass the heater core after seeing the work involved.
Have a great day in Alaska.
Blessings!
Really Great job Sir! Looks like more than I want to try at home.
Great video! Very helpful … thanks : )
You did a great job at explaining how to do this project I am now able to do this, thank you!
Good job.
After paying someone $400 to do this exact job, I wish I would have had the place, the space, some heat and your three-part series. I am confident I could have done this work. Thank you. Liked and subbed
To be honest, $400 IMHO, for the amount of work this is, was a great deal, if they did a good job.
Is it normal that the abs show up ?also my truck does not turn on anymore :( any suggestions?
No, there shouldn't be any change from before you disassembled anything. I would suggest checking the connection for the ignition switch, as well as any connections you disconnected in the process. Trace back your steps and make sure nothing was overlooked.
Great and detailed video. About how long in total did the job take?
If I’m not filming, I could get the job done in 2hrs. This job was closer to 5hrs because of filming.
@@AKJeeper sweet. Waiting on the new heater core and my son and I will throw it in his truck.
Доброго тебе , хорошее видео.
Спасибо! Надеюсь, это было полезно! хорошего дня
Hey I followed your videos on the heater core but now I’m having issues with a no crank but there’s nor spark or any fuel not sure what I problem is I went to forums and other videos related on the problem and relooked at the look
Make sure the connections for the ignition switch at the steering column are correct. Also check the ground connections at the dash on both sides (near where the pivot bolts are). Lastly, check the connections at the back of the dash fuse box, these often get overlooked.
@@AKJeeper sweet I’ll check em right now
@@AKJeeper checked what you were talking about and still no power to dash
@@jessemiracle4908 does anything work? Headlights? Dome lights? Hazard lights? Blower motor? Horn? Typically the connection at the ignition switch is what gets goofed up on this job.
@@AKJeeper so far I’ve got hazards the dome light along with tail lights staying on and the annoying beeping😂 I’m thinking it’s something with the fuss box in the cab I took a test light and only a few of them were hot
I followed the videos except my only difference was I only took the passenger side apart and dropped the steering wheel, and I took the vacuum line/ throttle off the climate control Now my blower motor won't work at all and it's lit up anytime the battery is connected. I checked and it's plugged in. Any ideas?
Common trouble areas - make sure the ground wires at both kick panels are securely bolted down. Make sure the blower motor connector behind the glovebox is connected. Hopefully you remembered to connect the blower motor resistor as well. Pop off the climate control panel and make sure it is connected properly.
Thanks for the fast reply, just checked all of them and they are all connected. The only thing I didn't do from your video was refill my ac but my compressor is not functional yet
@@simonmolina2648 Also make sure the dash lower mounting bolts are tight as well. Loosen them up, and retighten just for good measure. There are a number of components in the dash that ground out to the mounting brackets of the dash. What do you mean “it’s lit up anytime the battery is connected”? What exactly lights up?
@@AKJeeper all three climate control knobs light up like I turned my headlights on. I will test the fuses in the morning and try to ground them out like you were saying I just wanted to make sure everything works this time around
It started working again this morning when I started it must have been a ground or something. Thought I'd update you so I wasn't on your conscience lol thanks for the great videos keep it up!!
Damn i need someone to do the same in NY
I was just thinking the same. Wish he lived in WV instead. He'd be the mechanic I'd take everything too.
What part of NY? If you’re anywhere near Avoca, go to South Main Auto.
I appreciate the kind words 😁
I have literally just finished replacing my heater core following your videos. There were some tears I'm not gonna lie. But now I have heat. 10/10 my guy 🤘
Glad you wasted your time on a job like that! All you have to do is flush the heater core with a garden hose and male to female nozzle through the water pump hoses.
Flushing the heater core doesn’t fix a leaking heater core 🙄
@@AKJeeper I didn't hear you at any point in your videos say that it was leaking.
@@davidthorpe5569 It really doesn’t matter whether it was explicitly stated. The point of the video was to show how to remove and replace the heater core on these trucks, not how to troubleshoot it.
If you go to video 2 of the series, skip ahead to 9:55 you can clearly see that the core had been leaking.
@@AKJeeper I'm glad you were there to show us the steps listed in a haynes manual
@@AKJeeperok