2003 Dodge Dakota Smog test failure

2003 DODGE DAKOTA
23,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GOFASTER94
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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
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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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
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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GOFASTER94
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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
Nov 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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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.
Nov 22, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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GOFASTER94
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Thanks, i don't know what the F*&K to do now.

The dopes at McPeek Dodge don't know either
Nov 22, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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Go somewhere else and get checked out or 2nd opinion
Nov 22, 2009 at 2:03 PM