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Steve
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8/10/2002
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Does anyone know how to reset the "maint Req" setting on my 92 V8 Dakota. I know, I know, the dealers say that they are the only ones who can do it, federal law, etc., etc., but my truck passes IM, and I do all maintenance myself. My dealer said they want me to pay $56 for a IM test that they admit will fail because of the Maint Req light being on, then THEY will replace the O2 sensor & PCV valve and then reset the light at about $200.00 plus labor. Sounds like a sham to me! How about it, anybody have the knowledge out there?
Steve
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Dak318
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
16:16:59
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Take it to Autozone, get them to use their diag machine. Tell them you want to clear whatever PCM codes popup.
No more Maint Req light
It's Free!
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Webtiger
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8/10/2002
20:51:35
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Steve, you need to find yourself an new dealer pronto!
Ken Grierson
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Daks R Us
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
21:11:41
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My old ranger had the "check engine" light on. The light ate away at my being. Duct tape wethered on the dash, sunglasses dulled only my memories. Ranger in pieces, little light meets a sudden and unexpected end. Take my advice stay away from Joy.
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Steve
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2002
22:49:23
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The Autozone idea is a good one, but there aren't any Autozones in Fairbanks Alaska. Maybe Schucks?
Steve
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Steve
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8/13/2002
22:57:22
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Oh yeah, the nearest other Dodge dealer/servicer is 350 miles away in Anchorage although I'm tempted to go there. I forgot to mention that the dealer told me that THEY were the only ones who could reset the light (Damn near laughingly as I stormed out).
Steve
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88dak
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8/14/2002
00:10:28
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This light is a ploy to get you to take the truck to the dealer. Unlike the ck engine light, this light comes on from time, not a code. Unplug the module attached to the mtc required light. It looks like a relay usually blue in color and is located near the steering wheel, just unplug no more mtc light. .
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Steve
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8/14/2002
11:48:02
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Thanks 88dak,
I'll do that. I only hope that takes care of the problem. I think that on the diagnostic computer at the I/M station it still may show up, and that's where the real problem lies. Maint Req = no pass I/M. I'll let you know.
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dragrdan
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8/14/2002
12:09:02
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that maintenance required light will come on about every 60k. it is there to make sure the emissions required work gets done. find out what that is and do it your self before you take it in.
ANY shop that has a decent diagnostic scanner can reset that light
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Steve
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2002
12:25:12
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The required maintenance is replacing the O2 sensor and PCV valve which I will do. Part of the problem with my dealer is that they told me that they had to replace the parts to legally reset the light even if I had already done it. By the way, the truck has 72k miles.
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nuckenfuts
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8/14/2002
12:32:58
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Hey Steve,
order a obd-II diagnostic scanner for mopar through just about any major parts store in the U.S. proly bout 80-120 U.S. depending on the year.
then u can reset the stored codes urself..
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nuckenfuts
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8/14/2002
12:40:49
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P.S.
Try pulling the neg> battery cably off and turnig the key all the way to the start position and hold it there for 45 sec. it will wipe out any pcm codes . promise! I've done it several times when fooling with the exhst and o2'sensors.and it worked.
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nimblton
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8/14/2002
14:53:02
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yep
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Steve
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8/14/2002
18:43:19
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I've tried the neg cable and 15 second crank, that didn't do it so I'll try the 45 second crank. If not I guess I'll be buying a obd-II diag scanner.
nuckinfuts, did you have a Maint Req light on ever before you did that?
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Steve
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8/14/2002
18:55:06
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I just tried the 45 second crank with no luck.
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Steve
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9/07/2002
14:58:32
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Alright. I fixed it, sort of...
And it only took taking the instrument panel off and yanking out the stupid BULB!
It passed I/M.
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dakslt
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2002
15:11:10
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my dad owns a auto repair shop and he does it all the time......jsut take it to a repair shop and they can reset all codes
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