I just picked one of the trip computers up and wired it into my 99. If the temp
sensor is shorted the display shows SC and if it's open it dispalys OC. There
is a self test built into the computer. I believe it's hold both buttons down
with the ignition off then turn on the ignition.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <BAY101-DAV128AE9ACA4F342F02B4088D2A80@phx.gbl>,
fasstdak@hotmail.com ("Bernd D. Ratsch") writes:
>
>
> Check the ambient temp sensor near the core support (radiator). It's a
> small, black, two-wire sensor either near the left or right side of the
> radiator (in front of it).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Ted Wiegandt
> Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 6:04 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Overhead Computer problems
>
>
> Tonight the overhead computer on my Gen III stopped working. The compass
> still works, but the temperature just shows a -- on the display. If I
> switch to the other functions it still just shows a -- on the display. Any
> ideas?
>
> Ted
>
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