Welcome to the DML! :)
Actually, to reset the PCM, all you have to do is:
(1) Disconnect the NEG terminal on the battery
(2) Turn the key to the START position and hold for 15-20 seconds
(3) Turn key OFF and reconnect the battery. (Takes about 50 miles for a
decent "quick learn" and about 200 miles for a long-term learn.)
It would hurt, but the PCM's do learn on the fly as well.
Congrats onthe Dakota.
- Bernd
> Hey folks.
> New to the list, just thought I'd say howdy.
> I just bought a pristine condition '99 Dakota Extended Cab. It's a beauty,
> and it's far nicer for ride, control, braking, power etc than the '98 F-150
> that I just ..... "unleased".
>
> Bright Yellow (Solar yellow?)
> V-8 5.2L,
> 5 speed Manual, 3.55 rear end, 4 x 4
> 38,500 Kilometres (Yeah, I'm Canadian!)
> Former owner only had 1 major problem, the power steering pump needed
> replacing. (At least that 's what he told me)
>
> Been diggin' a bit through the archives, but still got questions.
>
> First question (which may have already been asked/answered a million times
> before I got here):
> As a new "to the truck" owner, would it be worthwile disconnecting the
> battery to resest the computer? I'd like to get the computer used to my
> shifting patterns, because at 83¢ a litre I want to get the best mileage I
> can! And if I recall correctly I read that it only needs to be disconnected
> for about 15 minutes, right?
> ..
> Thanks,
>
> from the land of the midnight sun,
>
> J. Craig Moddle
> techdir@yac.ca
> www.yukonartscentre.org
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