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2001 dodge dakota engine light stays on?

2WD/A/C/auto no other extras. 182K+ miles. Runs like a champ. Engine light would come on maybe twice a year, but far more frequently of late, to the point now that I just had it read (Misfire on #3 cylinder) & the light came back on w/ the next start. The #3 misfire ALWAYS reads when tested. NO blinking yet. My fear is that if the light stays on it won't be alerting me of any other problems, & I don't want to cover up the light w/ tape. The latest test (yesterday) was done by a certified mechanic.There is NO issue in performance.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Buy an obd 2 reader tool. Pretty cheap. About 75 bucks or much cheaper on eBay. Read codes and reset light whenever you want

    Source(s): I have a high mileage car that throws a couple codes per year for no apparent reason. I read. Reset. And go on my way
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    5 years ago

    forget approximately concerning the mileage it,s a honest wager that your oil is burning off , it truly is accessible to try this without smells or smoke, because of fact the engine is at it,s early point of failure probable that the piston ring,s are gummed up

  • 8 years ago

    you can buy a tool to clean it.

    maybe you can get more from http://www.eobd2.com/wholesale/fvdi-abrites-comman...

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