Re: Check engine light

From: mccabet@mediaone.net
Date: Sun Mar 01 1998 - 13:14:22 EST


abbjr@banet.net wrote:
>
> Robert G. Carmack wrote:
> >
> > This isn't about a Dakota but I figured most of you guys are Chrystler
> > gurus. I have a 90 Plymouth Voyager minivan and the check engine light came
> > on and has been on since. I did the little diagnostic by turning the key on
> > and off several times and I get a no problems reading. Is there a way to
> > reset the check engine light to get it to turn off?
> >
> > Rob
>
> The engine light came on for a reason. Go to a shop & atleast find out
> what codes are in it. To just reset it, I've been able to on a 88 Buick
> Century by disconnecting the battery & reconnecting it. BUT, the light
> came back on shortly after. It's worth a trip to the shop. In my
> opinion.
>
> Bob Brobak
> 97 Dakota CC

It is probably the emission reminder light. It will come on around 60K
(usually) to force the owner to take it and get it checked. Anyone with
a scantool should be able to reset the light. It will not affect
vehicle operation, however it is irritating to see the stupid light on
all the time.

L8r

-- 
Thomas McCabe
-mccabet@mediaone.net
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