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How do you reset the maintenance required light on a 1999 Dodge 3500 with 5.9 engine?

The 1999 Dodge 3500 with a 5.9L engine doesn't have a simple "maintenance required" light like some newer vehicles. Instead, it likely uses a system based on mileage or time intervals, prompting the need for service through the odometer or a warning light that's more specific to a particular service need (like oil change, etc.). There's no single button or procedure to reset a generic "maintenance required" light.

To address your situation, you need to identify what service is actually due. Here's what you should do:

1. Consult your owner's manual: This is the most important step. The manual will specify the recommended maintenance intervals (mileage and/or time) for oil changes, filter replacements, inspections, etc. It might also explain any warning lights and their meanings.

2. Check for specific warning lights: Instead of a generic "maintenance required" light, look for indicators that might be illuminating:

* Check Engine Light (CEL): This is serious and requires diagnostic testing, usually with an OBD-II scanner. Ignoring this could lead to significant damage.

* Oil Pressure Light: This indicates a critical low oil pressure situation. Stop driving immediately.

* Other warning lights: Your owner's manual will explain the meaning of any illuminated lights specific to your truck.

3. Perform the necessary maintenance: Based on your mileage and the owner's manual recommendations, change your oil, filters (oil, air, fuel), and perform any other scheduled maintenance.

4. If it's a mileage-based reminder: Some systems might have a trip odometer that tracks service intervals. Your owner's manual will explain how to reset this if necessary. It's not a "maintenance required" light reset, but resets the counter for the next interval.

In short: There's no single "reset" button. You need to determine what service is required, complete that service, and then potentially reset any relevant mileage-based counters according to your owner's manual. If a warning light is on (especially the check engine light), don't ignore it. Get it diagnosed.