1989 Dodge Raider - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

the look up info is marked 3.0 L, v6, S , FI, im taking , the S = it's a single if you open the hood and look at top of motor there should be a logo in middle of motor.

check fuses first.then check the bulbs low beams may be blown going over a hole in the road.

I would check all your local automotive salvage yards, or if the damage isn't too bad, have it repaired.

It is best to remove the engine /tranny as a unit. Remove all things that will not allow the engine to move forward and up such as radiator. Undo the manifolds at the heads. Undo all electrical connections and use masking tape to number the connectors so that you know where each one is connected. Get a good engine hoist and use a load shifting lifter bar ( a tool that has a hook point that is adjusted by a threaded bar ) so that as you can adjust the center of gravity of the unit on the hook. As you come forward you can alter the lift point so that the tranny drops to the rear allowing you to lift the unit at an angle to get it up and over the front bar of the body Remember to drain all oils before you start and it won't be half as messy. Remove the bonnet as well for more room

Is the check engine light on?

chk. wiring first,then more than likely,replace coil.

Check the hoses, check the engine water pump for leaking. Have a shop do a cooling system pressure check with a special tool and verify the leaks location(s),.

just had problems with two of my cars replaced the oxygen sensor. EGR valve and lastly the Catalytic converter the both cars passed with flying colors

Sounds like the transmission is not shifting into a higher gear. 2,500 to 3,000 rpm would be more realistic for a highway cruising speed. The higher rpm may not be a big deal as far as the engine is concerned but it will hit you pocket book pretty good when you loose the mpg that you should get. I would personally either limit your driving until it can be checked or at least slow down so that the RPMs are in the range listed above. Let me know what they find, my curiosity is peaked! I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

There is no reset for the fuel pump, just the pump relay circuit.

1989 I had I carburator version, Depending on where your at it will be the choke mechanism of the carb, For cold start it need to be in the closed position then when it warms up it is lock out, now for a fuel injector type there is a throttle body sensor(TBT) is 2 wire thermistor. As throttle temperature increase,thermistor resistancedecreases, this controls fuel mixture based on coolant temp sensor

IF THAT IS OFF TO THE SIDE FRONT PASSANGER SIDE ITS PROBILY YOUR OVER FLOW HOSE ... ITS THE HOSE THAT COMES OFF THE RADIATOR BY THE CAPP OR THE COOLANT JUG AND IT JUST LETS THE OVER FLOW GO TO THE GROUND INSTEAD OF COMMING OUT ON THE ENGINE I HOPE THIS HELPS BUT SOUNDS LIKE THATS ALL IT IS CHECK YOUR COOLANT ITS PROBILY LOW IF ITS OVER FLOWED A FEW TIMES POHLCAT

I believe it has to go to some one with a DRB II code reader. Most likely a Dodge dealer.

There is no airbag on the raider. There are metal contacts that set the horn off, pop off the center section of the steering wheel. Look for any source of grounding. If not the horn relay is inside of your odometer cluster, which is held on by screws on teh left, right and back of the cover. Its a brass looking box.

air filter is prob full of oil

Remove the steering wheel and replace the multi function switch located behind it. This is responsible for cancelling the brake light on one side when you turn that blinker on. If nothing is working, it is likely that the switch has had a problem for a while. Replace it and be done. If you need anything else, please let me know.

1500 to 2500

try to check the transmission may be you need to replace the pressure plate the release bearing or the clutch pad. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/ramy_d9e7ebea3891f482

Dodge equips your Raider with two different sizes of tires during production, either will work fine they are:
225/75-15 or 235/75-15 , and 34 PSI is your set pressure for all four tires. Good luck !

Looking at my manual for the Montero 3.0 V6 it would appear the ground is near the windshield wiper motor. The maunal shows a "ignition timing adjusting connector" right under the motor; the electric connector on the left side of the unit is to be grounded out. If you like I have a manual I could scan for you. Email address please.
I hope this mas assited you,
Tom