Dodge Dakota ForumDodge Dakota PhotosDodgeDakota.net Membership
  Forums   Forum Tools
16:27:28 - 03/28/2024

V6 Dakotas
FromMessage
87dakota500
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


4/13/2004
16:13:38

Subject: clearing my computer/looking for codes
IP: Logged

Message:
I have the first year the dakota came out 87 and for some odd reason there isnt a check engine light. I have E.G.R. light which never got reset after it got replaced. how can i look for codes for my truck. Or am i gonna have to go to a shop for this. How can i reset my computer so the E.G.R. light will go off. i heard unpluging the battery was a possible way but im not sure if this was true or not. be nice for someone to explain wat i can do



Mustang Man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


4/13/2004
16:20:58

RE: clearing my computer/looking for codes
IP: Logged

Message:
Autozone can check your codes and look them up in their database for free.

To clear your codes, you can remove the negative battery terminal for a few minutes (not sure how long), and this will reset your codes, however...

Your computer still keeps a history of codes. In order to clear them, remove both battery terminals and touch them together for 10-15 seconds. This drains the 3+/- volts from the capacitors supplying electricity to the CPU.

Your vehicle will think it's new and being started for the first time. I know it sounds strange, but that's proper procedure.


94 all stock Dak w/158,000



tc
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

4/14/2004
00:34:52

RE: clearing my computer/looking for codes
IP: Logged

Message:
If the EGR light does not clear, then it may be on a timer. quite a few vehicles used a timer to turn on the EGR light at a specified interval. On my Jeep, the book actually said to replace the timer. yeah right! how about unplug the timer! I dont know the setup on the 87



87dakota500
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


4/14/2004
16:42:49

RE: clearing my computer/looking for codes
IP: Logged

Message:
this isnt gonna cause anything to surg right? im just makin sure thanks



   P 1


Post a reply to this message:

Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages


Name:
Email:
Notify me when I get a reply to my message:Yes  No

Icons:            

          

Subject:
Message:
 



Home | Forums | Members | Pictures | Contact Us

This site is in no way affiliated with Chrysler or any of its subsidiaries.