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low99dakota
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2/13/2002
21:16:53
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Does anybody know what it costs to have the Dodge dealer look at your truck? My "check gauges" light keeps going off and I can't figure it out. Thanks!
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DakotaEnthusiast
2/13/2002
21:25:02
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depends on where you go. I think the labor rate is $70 per hour US.
joe
2002 club cab 4x4 Graphite /silver
2002 quad cab 4x2 Atlantic blue/silver
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low99dakota
*GenIII*
2/13/2002
21:37:44
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DAMN!! Anyone have any ideas what this could be and how to go about fixing it?
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DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
21:56:42
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My truck did that for about a month, then stopped and I haven't had a problem since.
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
23:54:07
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My parents 2000 olds alero had a similar problem. All i did was reset the system using a button in the fuse box. Dunno if its the same for the dakota but it wouldnt hurt to try i guess.
2000 Sport 3.9CC Auto
Mods- soon i hope!!!
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Bill White
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
12:03:21
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Check to see if your gas cap is tight. Look at the gasket on the gas cap to see if it's in good shape. You can get the light for a lot of reasons, but if nothing else seems wrong, the gas cap is a good possibility.
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low99dakota
*GenIII*
2/14/2002
15:10:37
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thanks, I'll check it out and get back.
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Dakaty
GenIII
2/14/2002
19:28:57
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Call your Dealer and talk to a service rep.
He (she) may know something about your particular model that has been known to trigger the light.
It may be an emmisions issue that is still under warranty.
At the least, the Rep can tell yu how much it would cost to diagnose (SP?).
I used to think the Dealers charged way too much for their services. However, now, most auto shops use the Dealer books to estimate repair times and charge the same hourly rate as the Dealer.
No offense to anyone, but I ain't goona let no more untrained, greasy goons work on my vehicles anymore. Everytime I used to try to save a few bucks and get some low priced shop to do my work, I would get my vehicle back with grease on the seats, steeering wheels and floor boards. AND there were always left over and loose parts under the hood.
You get what you pay for (sometimes).
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
22:41:46
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I agree with Dakaty, the dealers service department gets so much more continuing training then the loacl guys, and they see the same thing day after day. Even if they charge a little more they are more likely to find the problem faster and correct it right the first time. There are of course exceptions to this, but generally speaking it's true. If you had a normal problem that was common to all cars, like say a bad alternator, then the other shops would probably do a good job for less, but to figure out a tough problem, the dealer is the best bet.
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bjlindsey
*GenIII*
2/14/2002
23:10:56
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Can a PCM reset fix this...anyone????
01 QC 4x4 5.9L 3.92 LSD
K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails, Aluminum Billet 3rd Brake Light Cover, Bug Guard
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low99dakota
*GenIII*
2/17/2002
20:25:12
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OK, I checked the gas cap and gasket, all is ok. I then performed the diagnostics to see if a code popped up, nothing. Any other ideas??
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low99dakota
*GenIII*
2/18/2002
11:24:18
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anyone??
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Dave Mitchell
Dodge Dakota
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2/18/2002
15:59:13
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My 5-Star Dodge dealer's Service Manager didn't even know there was supposed to be friction modifier in the limited slip differential lubricant. The parts guy knew what I was talking about.
You were saying what about greasy goons and Dodge service techs' training?
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