2003 Dodge Dakota Smog test failure

Tiny
GOFASTER94
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 23,000 MILES
I am told I need a power steering switch so my truck can pass smog. Here the problem it never came from the factory with one installed. Now the dealer wants an additional 500 bucks to put on what should have been installed in the first place! Outrageous. Have you heard of this problem before with other Dakotas? Help
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 AT 9:06 PM

5 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Do you have a check engine light On? When you went thru the smog test. My friend the power steeing has nothing to do with emission/smog testing
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 AT 9:13 PM
Tiny
GOFASTER94
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Yes the check engine light is on. When the computer is plugged in it indicates the only problem is the power steering switch. I have looked everywhere and can not find it.

Thanks
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
You failed the test bcuz the CEL came On-Again the power steering pressure switch has nothing to do with the exhaust gases that comes out of the exhaust pipe.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
GOFASTER94
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Thanks, I don't know what the F*&K to do now.

The dopes at McPeek Dodge don't know either
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 1:39 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Go somewhere else and get checked out or 2nd opinion
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 2:03 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Smog Fail Content

VIEW MORE