Hey Steve, did you get my e-mail?
-Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stlaurent Mr Steven [SMTP:STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 3:45 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: MP Computer questions answered
>
> Hey! What the heck wrong with the www.4adodge.com site when they are
> already selling 2001 Dakota? I am trying to price out an 2001 R/T for a
> friend and there is no build it on-line mechanism. Anybody knows? Or you
> have to go to the dealer?
>
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> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barret, Matt [mailto:MATT_BARRET@earthtech.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 12:07 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: MP Computer questions answered
>
> That is some good info, One thing to look out for if you go that route is
> the Mopar Computer also bumps up the fuel curve. So if you retard the
> timing 4 degrees to tow, you may run into a situation were it may be to
> rich??? I've never heard of it happening but it was just something that I
> thought about when reading your post. Some others may be able give you
> more
> info on this.
> Again, it may not be a problem at all, just something to maybe ask about.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Neff [mailto:jndneff@texas.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 2:17 PM
> To: Dakota Mailing List; dirt@4x4xwire.com
> Subject: DML: MP Computer questions answered
>
>
> I just got off the phone with the Mopar tech line. I asked them the
> following questions:
> 1-I haven't flashed the VIN and mileage into my MP Computer yet. Why do I
> have my ABS and Brake lights illuminated instead of the MIL as I expected?
> 2- Can I swap the stock and performance computer back and forth for
> towing?
> 3- What triggers the lights on the dash to come on before the computer is
> flashed? ie. is it the missing VIN or the service mileage not matching the
> odometer mileage.
>
> Here are the answers:
> 1- This is perfectly normal. Any series of warning lights may come on
> before
> the VIN and mileage is flashed. It may be the MIL, it may be the ABS and
> Brake, or it may be one of the other lights. Don't worry about it.
> 2 and 3- Yes, but you will have to have the mileage flashed each time or
> the
> warning lights will come back on. The mileage in the computer not matching
> the mileage in the odometer is that causes the lights to illuminate.
> Here's
> the good information! To get around the towing issue with the MP Computer,
> install an aftermarket timing retard module. When you need to tow, dial in
> 4
> degrees of retard. This will take you back to the factory advance and will
> be fine for towing.
>
> Looks like I'm going to be getting that MSD after all!
>
> John
> 98 Dak 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto, Mopar headers and computer, F&B TB,
> Gibson
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