✅ Fixed
Thermostat stuck closed — engine not able to circulate coolant to radiator. Replaced thermostat and coolant $85. Temperature now stable at normal operating range.
Dodge Ram 1500 2017 Engine overheating temperature gauge high
2017
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Severity Level
Critical
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
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Dodge Ram 1500 2017 temperature gauge climbing toward red. Pulled over safely. No visible leaks initially. 41641 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Engine overheating — temperature gauge reads high
📍 Dodge Ram 1500
⚙️ Possible Causes
Engine overheating — temperature gauge reads high
Dodge Ram 1500
Possible: Thermostat stuck closed — engine not able to circulate coolant to radiator. Replaced thermostat and coolant $85. Temperature now stable at normal operating range.
Repair / Solution
Based on 92 driver confirmations
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No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this 2017 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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