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Old 11-15-2018, 09:49 AM
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Default I have a red check gages light on in my 1997 Dodge Dakota dash
Does anyone know what that light means or how to read the code for it?
 
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Does anyone know what that light means or how to read the code for it?
Did you check the gauges? One of them should be showing a problem. Check engine light (CEL) is the one that spits codes.
 
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the gauges all look good. The check engine light is on also. I just bought this truck. It has a few thing I need to fix. One thing is that the red check gauges light is spelled wrong. Gauges is spelled gages
 
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Most auto parts stores will read the code for free, or you can pull it up by doing the key dance. https://itstillruns.com/pull-dodge-c...t-6054640.html

List of codes here.... https://www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/95-98truck/
 
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Does it work on a 1997 Dakota. the site says it's for a 2007 Dakota
 
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Hey man, I gave you the info you need. Time to go try it.
 
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The site you gave me the link to says the process is for a 2007 Dakota. I have a 1997 Dakota. Will it work on my truck. It isn't licensed so I can't drive it to a part store to use their obdll device.
 
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The site you gave me the link to says the process is for a 2007 Dakota. I have a 1997 Dakota. Will it work on my truck. It isn't licensed so I can't drive it to a part store to use their obdll device.
Key Dance should work.
 
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