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xdodgemanx
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12/27/2005
17:25:02

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I was driving home today when the MIL light turned on. It remained on the entire drive. Is there anything I can do to fix it or is there anyone with advice on what I should do? Is it serious enough where I have to take it in?

2001 4.7L V8 4*4 108,000



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12/27/2005
17:37:57

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Without starting the eninge, turn the key on-off-on-off-on and leave it there. The MIL code(s) will be displayed in the odometer. "p done" will be displayed after the last code is shown. Once you have the code(s) you can look it up via internet or printed resources. I can't seem to find a link for an on-line resource. Maybe someone else can find one.

If the MIL light is on steady while the engine is running it is a minor condition. If it flashes then the code retrieved will be of a serious drivability nature, such as cylinder misfire, injector malfunction. You should limit your driving if you have a flashing MIL situation; further driving could lead to damage, etc.

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12/27/2005
17:40:14

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You can pull the code yourself to see what the problem might be. Turn ignition on (not start) off on off on and a code will appear in the odometer, followed by "pdone". Then find a chart for the obd ii codes, or if you post the code here someone will probably tell you what it is.

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12/27/2005
17:41:48

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thanks, i will try that



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12/27/2005
17:45:13

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Beat me by 2 1/4 minutes - good thing I'm not a secratary typing that slow...

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12/27/2005
17:45:27

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the code was a P0700

does anyone know what that is?



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12/27/2005
17:46:54

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OBD-II Trouble Codes.
http://www.troublecodes.net/OBD2/Pcodes.shtml
If your lazy like me, to find your code press ctrl and f on your keyboard and then type the code.




modain
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12/27/2005
20:07:52

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Kowalski, I got lucky this time. You beat me by three minutes last week on the response for the towing question. :-)

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2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forrest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open


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12/27/2005
20:55:44

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PO700 is going to store another (DTC) code which can only be read by a code reader. Try autozone, they'll read it for free. Or any other place that'll read it for you.



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12/28/2005
19:16:04

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I was on my way to get the MIL serviced today the the light went out. I called them and they said if its not broke, dont fix it(to save me some money). They said if the truck starts acting up, to go ahead and bring it in. Even though the light turned off, the P0700 code still appears when I try the on/off with the egnition. Any thoughts?



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12/29/2005
16:31:45

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Unless the light comes on again, that should clear after a while.

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12/29/2005
18:15:29

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At least it gave you a reading. I have a problem with mine coming on and not giving a code. Every time I check for the code I get an error. The dealer originally told me that it was from the O2 Sensor, but I've never seen it. Eventually I will change the upstream O2 Sensor, but it's not costing me gas milage yet.



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12/29/2005
19:38:27

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I just wanted to thank everyone...you've all been a lot of help.

Thanks
xdodgemanx



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6/13/2006
05:35:37

RE: Malfunction Indicator LIght p0700 code
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can someone please help me? my boyfriend is needing some serious help ,he has a Dodge Dakota 2000 v8 4.7 truck the truck is acting up bad the code p0700 what dose that mean, and the truck dosent have drive now .this month were not even making ends meet and now this thanks so much please come fast with a responce thank you theresa



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6/13/2006
16:24:32

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PO700 code will also set another code that can only be read by a code reader. PO700 by its self isn't going to tell you anything. Have it read at autozone . (assumiing it can drive).



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6/14/2006
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i have codes p 0733 and p o734 with code reader. i cleared codes,but that hasnt helped my prob. my 2000 4.7 dak is a gimp....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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6/14/2006
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Clearing the code should not be expected to help. Did you look the codes up to see what they mean ?

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6/15/2006
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0733 and 0734 in the book go to: 3 and 4 gear (respectively) have incorrect gear ratio.

If it doesn't fit, force it. If it breaks...well...it needed to be replaced anyway.

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6/15/2006
19:02:29

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checked voltage at 13.9v,max14.2@2500 rpm.checked all fuses,ok.checked for power to pcm,ok.cleared po733,and34.both came back at cruise around 35 mph.dropped pan,checked linkage,checked tps 5 volt supply good .9 to3.9 volts . all valves in spec .both speed sensors about same at .834 and.837. do i need a pcm?



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6/15/2006
21:33:28

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after 3 days of 2000 4.7 dak out of commision,i took truck down to store for some food,just a few miles.now the truck is worse.....seems to me that it only wants to move in 2nd gear ,i dont know whether i need a tranny or a pcm. FUDGE!!!!!!!!.



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6/15/2006
21:37:30

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Sonny, the problem could be in the transmission. There is an input speed sensor and an output speed sensor on the auto tranny. The TCM knows what to expect from those sensors (difference between the sensor outputs) in any gear. Depending on the type of trans you got, could be as simple as a band adjustment.
Coincidentally, 3rd and 4th are the gears where the torque converter lock can be activated.



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