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Note that immoderate use of brake-based controls can result in overheating or premature wear of brake components. | Note that immoderate use of brake-based controls can result in overheating or premature wear of brake components. | ||
+ | Also see [[https:// | ||
+ | ===== electrical ===== | ||
- | ===== known issues ===== | + | The gasoline PM has either a 180A or an optional 220A alternator; they are traditional and not of the modern " |
- | Many issues were rectified after 2014. | + | |
- | * 2014 - Squealing brakes((http:// | ||
- | * 2014 - parking brakes sticking in freezing temperatures | ||
- | * Headlight failures, possibly from heat in the headlight assembly. | ||
+ | ===== known issues ===== | ||
- | There is [[http:// | + | See the Promaster entry on the [[rv:van_issues|All Vans Have Issues]] page. |
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* 6th gear is very tall for MPG; the van will downshift in headwinds and on hills. | * 6th gear is very tall for MPG; the van will downshift in headwinds and on hills. | ||
* The transmission will downshift automatically on long descents for engine braking. | * The transmission will downshift automatically on long descents for engine braking. | ||
+ | * the clipboard is largely useless, but [[https:// | ||
===== gas vs diesel ===== | ===== gas vs diesel ===== | ||
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* [[http:// | * [[http:// | ||
* [[http:// | * [[http:// | ||
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[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
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- | There is a possibility P0734 & P0792 transmission codes can be caused by a faulty | + | There is a possibility P0734 & P0792 transmission codes can be caused by a faulty |
A whine from the transmission that sounds like a power steering pump may be from foamy ATF. This could be caused by low AT fluid level.((http:// | A whine from the transmission that sounds like a power steering pump may be from foamy ATF. This could be caused by low AT fluid level.((http:// | ||
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The 159" can fit about 900w (3x300w) + roof vent. | The 159" can fit about 900w (3x300w) + roof vent. | ||
+ | Hein makes [[https:// | ||
===== roof vent fitment ===== | ===== roof vent fitment ===== | ||
The Promaster has a raised roof vent pad near the cab. Parts of it have no ribbing to make waterproofing easier. | The Promaster has a raised roof vent pad near the cab. Parts of it have no ribbing to make waterproofing easier. | ||
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* [[http:// | * [[http:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * unconfirmeded: | ||