The Emission Maintenance Reminder System (EMR) is incorporated into the engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM). On 1989 to 1995 models, the Chrysler Diagnosis Read-Out Box II (DRB II) is required to reset the EMR. If you have an 88 keep serching b/c the solution is much easier.
I discovered this answer on a recent search (Mar2008), but print it and take it to the mechanic with you. After years of ignoring my light, my local 5 STAR service people said they didn't know jack about an "old" Dakota. I took three of their stars when I left!
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Reset maintenance required light 92 Dodge Dakota?
aperantly take the light out
How do you reset the Maintenance Required Warning Light on a 89 Dodge Dakota?
To reset the maintenance required warning light on a 1989 Dodge Dakota, unhook the battery connector cables for 10 minutes. Reconnect them and start the vehicle.
How do you reset the warning light maintenance required on a 1990 Dodge Dakota?
That requires a scan tool.
How do you reset the maintenance required light on a 1992 Dakota 5.2L?
The maintenance light,You will need to take it to a Dodge dealer to reset it. Or get a DBR-2 code scanner.BIG $$$
How do you reset the maintenance required light on a 1993 dodge Dakota?
What do the REQD light mean on my dashboard of my 1993 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Truck
How do you reset Maint REQD light on a 1997 Dodge Dakota?
A scan tool is required.A scan tool is required.
How do you reset the maintenance required light on a 1989 Dodge Power Ram 150 4x4 318v8 auto?
If it's anything like my Dodge Dakota, the maintenance required light is to inform you that the emissions system is due for an inspection. Some earlier models had a button behind instrument cluster to reset it, but I've been told that on my 89 Dakota it requires a trip to the dealer. It doesn't indicate a problem, just a cruel trick to make you visit the dealer! I just took the bulb out of mine.
How do you reset maintenance required light on a 1991 dodge ram 2500 5.7 l?
Take the bulb out
What does it mean when the maintenance required light comes on?
it means when the maintenance light is on
How do you reset the maint reqd light on a 1989 dodge d50?
To reset the maintenance required light on a 1989 Dodge D50, disconnect the battery. Leave it disconnected for 10 minutes before reconnecting it.
How do you reset change oil maintenance light on a 2008 dodge Dakota?
Turn the key on, with the engine off, and press the gas pedal 3 times.
What does maintenance required light on 1992 Honda accord mean?
The Maintenance Required Light is not the same as the Check Engine Light. The Maintenance Required Light is telling you that there is scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed. It may mean it needs an oil/filter change. To find out what needs to be done look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
What does the checking engine light and maintenance light?
The check engine light comes on when the ECU detects a problem with the emission system. The maintenance required light comes on when some maintenance is required on the vehicle such as an oil/filter change.
What do the dashboard warning lights mean in a dodge Dakota?
There are many types of warning lights on the Dodge Dakota. In order to know what a specific light means we need to know which light it is and what year the Dakota is. 2000
What tail light bulb do you use for a 96 dodge Dakota?
See sources and related links below for the 1996 Dodge Dakota light bulb lamp list.
Is the maintenance required light on a 2005 Honda accord a sign of a problem or just a reminder?
The Maintenance Required Light is not the same as the Check Engine Light. The Maintenance Required Light is telling you that there is scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed. It may mean it needs an oil/filter change. To find out what needs to be done look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
How do you reset Maint Req light on 1990 Dodge Ramcharger?
Just found out that it must be reset at the dealership with a diagnostic computer
What do you need to do when the maintenance light comes on?
The maintenance required light just means there is regular scheduled maintenance that needs to be done. Look in your owner's manual and it will tell you exactly what needs to be done. Can be just an Oil/Filter change. This applies to the Maintenance Required light and not to the Check Engine light.
Where is service soon light on dodge Dakota?
in the instrument cluster
What does maintenance required light MEAN on Honda Pilot NOT how do i turn it off?
It means that there is some sort of maintenance required - you'd need to pull codes to determine exactly what. Performing the required maintenance successfully should shut the light off.
Your brakes lights does not work on your 1996 Dodge Dakota?
what will make the brake light not work on a 1996 dodge dakota? fuses are good and bulbs are good
How do you reset check engine light on 2007 Dodge Dakota?
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.
Reset the maintenance required light on 08 Toyota rav 4?
maintenance with engine
On a 1988 Dodge Dakota 3.9l how do you reset the maintenance required light?
I have an 88 as well and my light was on for the longest time but since the 88 model has what they call an EMR module (Emissions Maint. Reminder) located below the headlight on the back of the instrument panel. So there is a little whole on the module that you can just push a screwdrive or something of that sort into the whole to reset the light.
What can be the cause of the maintenance required light coming on at 62K on a Honda Civic 02?
Your owner's manual discusses this very light. The light indicates that regular scheduled maintenance is required. Look in your owner's manual for the description of what maintenance items need to be addressed, and how to reset the light.
