Hold the odometer reset button in while turning the key to ON. After a
quick ODO diagnostic, the needles will all move together to 3 predefined
reference points. This is the "self-check diagnostic" and is outlined
on pages 8E-6 thought 8E-8 of the '99 FSM. The reference points can be
found at
http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/Electronics/recalibrate_instruments.html
Ronald Wong wrote:
> I can't remember how. I know it puts the speedo at certain mph as it goes
> through the test. Also it does the same thing to other gauges relatively.
> Someone will remember here shortly or I'll have to look it up.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of The Stewarts
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 5:41 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Gauges - WTH?
>
>
>
> How do I do that Ron? And what exactly will the test do?
>
> Thanks much.
>
> -Ryan
> 99 DA RC R/T
> Yep.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 8:23 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Gauges - WTH?
>
>
>
> If you do the instrument gauge test it'll show you where the needles should
> be.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Kevyn Snary
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 7:06 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Gauges - WTH?
>
>
>
> I did the gauges in mine.
>
> First does he have the old gauge face I took this and with a few cuts
> with a razor blade I made a mount for the Indiglo plate by then super
> gluing the two together this keeps the new face in the right position.
>
> Second getting them accurate unfortunately I did this by know what they
> were before I started, the only suggestion I have is to disassemble the
> dash and while it is apart try running the engine and driving the truck
> then adjusting the needles to get it accurate.
>
> Third as to the "sticking" when you push the needles back onto the pins
> don't push it all the way just place them so they are snug this stops
> the needle from dragging on the face and hence sticking.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Kevyn Snary
> 00 RC R/T
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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