remove the battery terminal for about 30 seconds or pull the fuel pump fuse out from the power distrubtion box, if you do it that way you wont loose all your radio presets. the car may run funny for a couple minutes because you go back to factury defaults on your pcm (computer) you may want to go to a part store first and have them check out with their computer code checker to see just why your light is on in the first place other wise it will more likely come right back on if you don't fix the problem.They can also shut it off at the same time with the same tool
You can reset the check engine light on a 2007 Dodge Dakota by unhooking the battery. Leave it unhooked for 10 minutes before reconnecting it.
You need to have the engine and abs checked for codes.
bottom left of dash and is in red
There are pages and pages of things that can turn the check engine light on. You need to have it checked for codes to know what the cause might be.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Repair the problem and then reset it with an OBD2 scan tool.
disconnect the positive battery cable for about 10 minutes
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem - usually in the emission control system
The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, a check engine light is lit when there is a problem in the emissions or somthing that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions. If the check engine light is flashing a misfire has been detected
remove neg. battery cable for 10 min. and reconnect. that should reset the light.
In my 1989 Dodge Dakota the brake light is on fuse number13 it is a 5amp it also goes to buzzer, speed control, check engine light, anti-lock warning light, and other things page 12-19 Haynes 1987- 1993 Dodge Dakota Repair Manual
You can buy your own code reader or bring the car to Auto Zone. They'll check it for free.