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anyone have code disappear?

Old 01-17-2005, 12:58 PM
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anyone have code disappear?

After I installed my VA 3.2, about 6 months ago, I got the code (can't remember what it is) that everyone gets on level 2. Yesterday my brake/ABS light stayed on (was icy out) so i checked the codes and discovered the code was gone? I thought this code had to be cleared w/ one of those software tools. Anyone know?
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Yes the computer will erase code on its own in some cases over time it is constantly running self diagnostic checks
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Thats interesting. So if put a box on my truck and remove it before taking it to the dealer for warranty work, no code will show up that gives away my "dirty little secret?"
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Originally posted by vbert
Thats interesting. So if put a box on my truck and remove it before taking it to the dealer for warranty work, no code will show up that gives away my "dirty little secret?"
Apparently the anwser is yes and no. No - if your rig is showing the code. After a certain amount of cycles (see Kyles comments above), your rig will clear the code. It must take quite of few cycles, as mine showed the code for months.
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I have seen many posts on how many start, run stop cycles that it takes for some codes to reset themself. Anywhere from hundreds to a few.

To be on the safe side always check the codes after box removal and see what shows. Generic ODBII codes can normally be reset with a OBDII scanner so equiped. Dodge specific codes may require the DRBIII Dodge computer to reset.
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Yah it varys I have seen them last for months some for days on my own trucks
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