Glad to hear that it wasn't anything major. I was concerned that it would be
big bucks. Definitely one for the FAQ ;-)
I wonder if the problem can be prevented by using some Amor-All or something
on the seal?
Happy New Year! (almost)
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
> Hey, DML!
> Got the DAKSY back from the dealer today & they found the reason for the
> MIL. They've got a "smoker" set-up that they use to inject the evaporator
> system with smoke & then visually check for leakage. New one on me, but
I'll
> admit that I'm not an up-to-date motorhead. I haven't had many vehicles
> that know how to tell me what's wrong. Most of the ones I've owned used
some
> kinda smoke signal to indicate a malfunction!
> Anyway, it WAS the gas cap. (OK - I know EVERYBODY told me that, but
nobody
> said anything about the freakin seal!) The seal (o-ring?) had dry rotted
in
> just over two years, & was causing the P 04 55 ( "Evap Leak Monitor Large
> Leak Detected") code to be generated.
> Call it a (costly-$55 for the test, new cap + tax ) learning experience -
if
> you will - but maybe Andy can file it in the FAQ page & my MIL resolution
> might save another DAKster both a headache & some bux...
> L8r,
>
> Bob Smith (Daksy2K on AIM)
> DML/DML
> 2K DAKSY CC Sport +
> 3.9l; V6: 4X4
> (1 of 980 2K DAKSYs mfrd)
> For the mods,details, etc., visit us at:
>
> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>
> (ps, we're still working on it...
> Susan on the page; me on the DAKSY! )
>
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