Dodge Durango Computer and Smog Test

3 messages, Last post on Mar 03, 2009 at 4:22 PM

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#1 of 3 99 Durango Computer Help by ruok Mar 02, 2009 (4:50 pm)
My check engine light had been on, needed a smog check done to renew my registration, and procrastinated. I unplugged my battery, got the light off, and was Rejected for the smog test. I don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to get it reset and was told if I drive it a certain amount of miles I can get the computer to reset itself. Anyone know how many miles? I am short on time. Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 02, 2009 9:52 pm) mcpryor (Mar 03, 2009 4:22 pm)
#2 of 3 Re: 99 Durango Computer Help [ruok] by steve_ HOST Mar 02, 2009 (9:52 pm)
Replying to: ruok (Mar 02, 2009 4:50 pm) An auto parts store should be able to pull the codes and give you an idea of what may have triggered the light. If it was just a loose gas cap, then a few driving cycles should clear it (depending on the car, a few driving cycles could just be 3 separate trips around the block). It's also possible that the parts store could clear the codes for you. But if there's a bad sensor or something, the light will probably get triggered again quickly. And if something's wrong it could be costing you mpg and performance.
#3 of 3 Re: 99 Durango Computer Help [ruok] by mcpryor Mar 03, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: ruok (Mar 02, 2009 4:50 pm) 75 miles is what you need to reset.... but be carful, drive to much more than that and you engine light is back again, right before the inspect!!!!