Re: SBEC Code Reset

From: Bruce Aaron Hefner (gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Thu Sep 25 1997 - 10:55:59 EDT


>
> Ned Vogler wrote:
> >
> > >Hey Ned, I don't know about most people but my code 12 goes away after
> > >about 40 key on sequences. I wonder if your SBEC is not getting power
> > >to keep the memory alive when the key is off. Might be something to
> > >check. Did you try to reset your SBEC by disconnecting the battery
> > >overnight? That should take care of the 43 I would think...
> >
> > I haven't done that since I checked the codes and got the 43... I hate
> > resetting my radio presets :-) I'm curious as to whether the newer JTECs
> > retain the codes longer than the SBECs. Maybe it has something to do
> > with OBD-II?? Can anyone with a '96 or newer confirm or deny that their
> > code 12 (or any other) stays longer than the 50 (or 40) key on
> > sequences?? Maybe the Mopar tech line would have an answer to this... Or
> > I could even <gulp> check with the dealer?
> >
>
> I had a code 12 continuously until the dealer in PA reprogrammed the
> computer
> and I have not seen it since.
>
> L8r
> --
> Tom McCabe
> --
> '80 Cordoba, 318, Auto w/ 6500 Shift Points & shift kit, 3.23 SG
> '83 Cordoba, 318, Auto
> '85 D250 P/U, 318, Auto, Soon to have 340.
> '87 Lebaron Coupe, 2.2L Turbo I, Auto
> '89 Lebaron GTC, 2.2L Intercooled Turbo II, 5 Speed, MPSBEC
> '96 Dakota CC SLT, Brilliant Blue, 5.2L, Auto, 3.55SG, Gibson Cat Back
> Exhaust
> w/ 255 60R15 Dunlop GT Qualifiers on ARE 234 15x7 Wheels, Lund bug
> shield,
> vent visors, and full length fiberglass running boards.
>
Hey Tom,
        Do you presently own all those cars on your signature, if so I'm
extremely jealous, heck you have more vehicles than a lot of dealerships.
Do you drive them all or are some relegated to garage duty. I bet the Dak
gets the most use, right?

Later-
Bruce



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