Emissions Maintenance Reminder Reset Procedure

1999 Chrysler LHSSECTION Emissions Maintenance Reminder Reset Procedure
  1. On some models, an EGR or MAINTENANCE REQUIRED warning light in dash will come on as a reminder to have EGR system serviced (each 50, 000 miles), oxygen sensor replaced (each 80, 000 miles), or evaporative carbon canister replaced (100, 000 miles).
  2. After servicing or replacing components, reset mileage counter. Reset switch is located on back of instrument cluster. See Fig 1, Fig 2 and Fig 3 . Slide switch to opposite side to reset indicator light.
  3. Remove light bulb after 120, 000 mile service on Ram-50.
Fig 1: Locating Warning Light Reset Switch (Colt Vista Shown; Colt Wagon Is Similar)
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