Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Cycle key when buying???

[dclassens]

I am looking at new(to me) trucks in the year range of 2000-2002. Is there any quick tests I can do on the lot to see what may be going on with the truck. For example:Cycle key three times for codes? Key on, push trip button for truck hours and do the math? Any ideas would be great!!! Thanks guys!!!



Dave

 

[Highfinance97]

Cycle key three times for codes?

Does this work on 99's???







Michael

 

[KDoerr]

I am looking at new(to me) trucks in the year range of 2000-2002. Is there any quick tests I can do on the lot to see what may be going on with the truck. For example:Cycle key three times for codes? Key on, push trip button for truck hours and do the math? Any ideas would be great!!! Thanks guys!!!



Dave

Ya You can do the three key cycle and see what codes are in and the you can go from there.



yes it works on a 99 also.



Keith

 

[Diesel Nut]

I did the key trick on a brand new 06 I wanted to test drive before I called DSM. Sales guy about crapped when I jumped back out of the truck and told him the truck needed to see the tech.

 

[Mhannink]

Does this work on 99's???







Michael

no this does not work on a 99

 

[dclassens]

thanks guys, I will let you know what I find!!!

 

[JR2]

The hours on the roof display are resetable. I clear mine ever tank of fuel...

 

[Joe Mc]

As far as does it work on 99s - I know it doesnt on mine. However, the early builds 12/98 - 6/99 (or so - I've heard) do not do the 3 key on/off thing and the later ones do 7/99 and up. It depends on what computer was installed . . . so I've heard. Kind of a 50/50 toss with the 99s.

 

[EGaskamp]

The hourmeter on the odometer is a 3rd gen thing only. Unless you have the roof console, then it will be up there.

 

[Highfinance97]

Unless you have the roof console, then it will be up there.

Is that a 3rd gen only also??





Michael