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Fraze
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7/27/2006
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2 days ago my Engine light came on. My question is, is this one of those "dealer scams"? What I mean is, I had a Jeep before and at certain KM's the light would come on, you take it to a dealer they hook it up to the computer, it resets and they charge you. My truck just hit 120K, its running and driving fine, fresh oilds, clean filter etc. Its a 2000 4.7 auto 4x2. Could it be a sensor?
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buddyjack
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7/27/2006
21:13:07
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gas cap on tight? usually 3 clicks will tell you it's on tight. I think it may take 2 or so gas tanks to reset itself!
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Fraze
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7/27/2006
21:52:15
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its not the gas cap or anything like that....
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DakAttack
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7/28/2006
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Don't go to the dealer. Go to Advance or AutoZone. Either will read the codes for you for free. Once the problem is fixed, the light will go out. My guess is that it's an O2 sensor. Mine is out now (01 4.7). Sucker costs 142.00. Truck stills runs fine, so I'm in no hurry to fix it.
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wwww
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7/28/2006
08:45:59
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Read the code. Turn your key in an on/off , three times. code will show up on the odometer.
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Fraze
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7/29/2006
12:50:58
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Say now THATS a cool trick. Thanks! When finised it read -
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I found this thread on the subject of this code.
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/dea/263.html
It seems to be the gas cap, but mine is new and screwed on fine. THere is also a reference in this thread to "reset the computer" ... is this something I can do myself or does a dealer have to do it. Thanks very much!! Its good to know its not critical.
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daddio
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7/29/2006
13:20:09
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you can reset the PCM yourself.
2 ways.
1) Disconnect the battery, turn key to start for approx. 30 seconds.
or
2) standing over the pass side fender, disconnect the connector nearest the firewall from the PCM for about a minute or two. (this way you don't have to worry about reseting radio presets or the clock).
pull the gas cap off and look in the center to check for rust. sometimes they rust in there and leak.
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Fraze
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7/29/2006
15:38:52
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I just got back from Part Source, I picked up a new gas cap any way for the hell of it just so I knew for sure, it was only 7.95 so what the hell. Put it on and the light was still on. I'll try 2 options listed by 'daddio'. Thanks again, I'm fiding this a very resourceful message board!!
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daddio
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7/29/2006
15:55:48
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if it was the cap the light will go out by itself after a couple of start/stop cycles.
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Fraze
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7/30/2006
14:03:26
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You called that!! Light is now off...Sweet!!
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clint
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7/30/2006
14:53:30
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ok i tried the turn the key 3 times and nothin happened. i turned the key to on three times and on the 3rd time i let it stay on. nothin came up. it just showed the milage. im havin the same problem and have already concluded its the gas cap. but for future reference i want to get this down on how to do it.
thanks
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Adam
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7/30/2006
16:51:50
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It also depends on what year your truck is if that little trick will work or not. Not sure exactly what year(s) it doesn't work.
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shatto
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7/30/2006
19:50:36
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I happened to remember the key trick the other day and tried it. Nothing but mileage. Then I remembered I don't have anything wrong. Guess I'll have to wait to see if it works with the 98 model.
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clint
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7/30/2006
22:24:57
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its a 99 2x4 5.2
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Kowalski
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7/31/2006
15:17:31
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Clint - That's why then - trick is for '00 up; and on some older trucks it will trigger a sequence of flashing lights - but not for your '99.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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craig
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8/05/2006
20:19:34
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i had the same thing. figured it was my gas cap. couldnt get it to go off, kept going to auto zone and they kept turning it off but it kept commin back on, but kept reading the code that my gas cap wasnt tight. even bought a new one and it kept commin on. turns out if you crawl under your truck from the drivers side, on my evac pump i had a hose off. all the times i was under there i kept overlooking it, and its right there infront of you. i guess it was off the truck when i bought it and the dealer just reset the light. i just reconnected the hose and it hasnt been on since
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Danielle
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8/09/2006
18:45:03
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I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota and my engine light is on also. I tried the gas cap thingy and nothing happened.
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Kowalski
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8/10/2006
15:59:53
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Did you read the rest of the thread ? "wwww" explained how to pull the code for why your light is on.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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