How do I get the "check engine" light to stay off to pass emissions?

Asked by klump Jan 27, 2014 at 11:23 PM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2WD 5.9L.  Replaced the speed sensor on the transmission in hopes of getting the check engine light to go out and I could then pass emissions - an Autozone test said it was bad two different times. Light went off briefly, but then came back on.  The wiring and connections looked good.  The speed sensor on the rear differential also bad, but did not replace (ABS and brake light have been on for a while and the speedo no longer works).  Would the busted rear differential speed sensor cause the check engine light to come back on even though the speed sensor on the tranny was new and well connected?

3 Answers

39,775

I think the pcm needs the speedo to work for engine light off, the abs sensor at rear will correct your abs light. but that's not the check engine light you need

1 people found this helpful.
635

Turn the key to the on position, then hold in the trip reset button until all dash lights reset, a code will run on the mileage led a code will appear May be code Cl12

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

RAM 1500

Looking for a Used RAM 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 1,534 nationwide RAM 1500 listings starting at $1,800.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1998 Dodge RAM 1500

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    19,850
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,170
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,710
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,021 Great Deals out of 127,344 listings starting at $1,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,097 Great Deals out of 130,276 listings starting at $2,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,877 Great Deals out of 64,496 listings starting at $3,400
Used Dodge RAM 2500
54 Great Deals out of 1,002 listings starting at $6,400
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,865 Great Deals out of 30,367 listings starting at $3,500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,566 Great Deals out of 48,201 listings starting at $800
Used Dodge Durango
737 Great Deals out of 20,248 listings starting at $2,462
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
1,078 Great Deals out of 30,426 listings starting at $3,800
Used Ford Mustang
932 Great Deals out of 22,942 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
1,434 Great Deals out of 41,335 listings starting at $3,995

Used Cars for Sale

2010 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 238 listings starting at $3,995
2009 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
15 Great Deals out of 170 listings starting at $2,999
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
10 Great Deals out of 202 listings starting at $1,995
2007 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 159 listings starting at $4,995
2006 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 171 listings starting at $1,800

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.