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What causes a drive cycle on a Dodge Dakota?

What causes a drive cycle on a Dodge Dakota?

Replacing the battery or having simply disconnected the battery on your Dodge Dakota caused the engine control unit (ECU) to reset and clear all the emission monitors (and trouble codes; if any existed). We’re going to recommend following the Dodge Dakota drive cycle we indicate below.

How many miles can a Dodge Dakota drive?

At the time of first smog test, the fact that the dead battery had cleared the emission monitors, I was told to drive a number of miles before they came back online. After 70 miles one more monitor became ready.

Why does my Dodge Dakota not pass smog inspection?

I had to drive more miles, totaling 160 miles so far, but the catalyst OBDII monitor is still not ready and I can’t pass the smog inspection. Replacing the battery or having simply disconnected the battery on your Dodge Dakota caused the engine control unit (ECU) to reset and clear all the emission monitors (and trouble codes; if any existed).

What is the repair manual for a Dodge Dakota?

Complete list of Dodge Dakota auto service repair manuals: DODGE SPRINTER / MERCEDES BENZ TRANSPORTER / FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER MODEL YEAR 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 SERVICE REPAIR WORKSHOP MANUAL (PDF) 1995 DODGE DAKOTA SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL DOWNLOAD!!!

How much does a 1999 Dodge Dakota weigh?

Gross vehicle weight: 4,480 lbs. Payload: 1,275 lbs. Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs.

What kind of car is a Dodge Dakota?

DODGE SPRINTER / MERCEDES BENZ TRANSPORTER / FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER MODEL YEAR 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 SERVICE REPAIR WORKSHOP MANUAL (PDF) 1995 DODGE DAKOTA SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL DOWNLOAD!!! 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL DOWNLOAD!!! 1995 DODGE DAKOTA SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL DOWNLOAD!!!

How long does a drive cycle take on a Dodge Dakota?

2) Drive (with steady throttle) at a speed between 40 and 60 mph for 8 minutes. 3) Stop and idle for 3 minutes. 4) Drive (with steady throttle) at a speed above 20 mph for 2 minutes. 5) Turn key off, leave off for ten minutes (to run O2 sensor heater monitor).

When to set the p0303 DTC for cylinder 3?

The P0303 DTC is set when the ECU detects multiple misfires from cylinder 3. Misfires cause the ECU to set the Check Engine Light and put the vehicle into a failsafe mode to prevent damage. The Check Engine Light will remain until the code is repaired.

I had to drive more miles, totaling 160 miles so far, but the catalyst OBDII monitor is still not ready and I can’t pass the smog inspection. Replacing the battery or having simply disconnected the battery on your Dodge Dakota caused the engine control unit (ECU) to reset and clear all the emission monitors (and trouble codes; if any existed).

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Ruth Doyle