Pre-1997 Dodge Dakota "Fault Codes"
"CHECK ENGINE"
How to get the codes on a Pre-1997 Dakota by reading the "check engine" light:
Put the key in the ignition and turn the key to the "ON" position three times (Insert key, on, off, on, off, on). On the third turn, leave it in the "ON" position. There will be a short delay as the computer prepares to display the codes. All revealed codes are two digits. The first digit will be flashed, then a pause, then the second digit will be flashed. If there is another code to be revealed, the pause will be longer after the second digit is revealed, before you see the next code begin flashing. For example, if your computer was to reveal the fault codes of 12, 17, and 55, you will see:
FLASH
(short delay)
FLASH, FLASH
FLASH
(short delay)
FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH
FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH
(short delay)
FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH, FLASH
Code and Description
11
Intermittent loss of either camshaft or crankshaft position sensor.**
or
No crank reference signal detected during engine cranking.
or
Crankshaft position sensor target windows have too much vibration.**
12
Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected withing the last 50 key-on cycles.*
13
No difference recognized between the engine MAP reading and the barometric (atmospheric) pressure reading from start-up.**
14
MAP sensor input below or above minimum acceptable voltage.**
or
5 volt output to MAP sensor open.
15
No vehicle speed sensor signal detected during road load conditions.**
or
Low ouput speed sensor RPM, above 15 mph.**
17
Engine does not reach 50 degrees F within 5 minutes with a vehicle speed signal.**
or
Engine does not reach operating temperatures withing acceptable limits.
21
Upstream oxygen sensor voltage shorted to ground (tested after key off and at start to run).**
or
Left oxygen sensor input voltage maintained above the normal operating range.**
or
Upstream oxygen sensor response slower than minimum required switching frequency or valve does not go above .65 volts.**
or
Upstream oxygen sensor heating element circuit malfunction.**
or
Downstream oxygen sensor voltage shorted to ground (tested after key off and at start to run).**
or
Downstream oxygen sensor input voltage maintained above normal operating range.**
or
Neither rich nor lean condition detected from the downstream oxygen sensor.**
or
Downstream oxygen sensor heating element circuit malfunction.**
22
Engine coolant temperature sensor input either below or above minimum acceptable voltage.**
23
Intake air temperature sensor input below the minimum or above the maximum acceptable voltage.**
24
Throttle position sensor signal does not correlate to MAP sensor.**
or
Throttle position sensor input below the minimum or above the maximum acceptable voltage.**
25
A shorted or open condition detected in one or more of the idle air control motor circuits.**
or
Actual idle speed does not equal target idle speed.**
27
Injector #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 (except 2.5L), #6 (except 2.5L), #7 (5.2L only), or #8 (5.2L only) does not respond properly to the control signal.**
31
Insufficient or excessive vapour flow detected during evaporative emission system operation.*
or
An open or shorted condition detected in the duty cycle purge solenoid circuit.*
32
I don't have any exact information about this code, but I do know that it refers to the EGR system.
33
An open or shorted condition detected in the A/C clutch relay circuit.*
34
An open or shorted condition detected in the speed control vaccuum or vent solenoid circuits.*
or
MUX speed control switch below rated volts.*
35
An open or shorted condition detected in the low speed radiator fan relay control circuit (2.5L only).**
37
Transmission temperature sensor detected no temperature rise after start.**
or
Transmission temperature sensor voltage too low or too high.**
or
Relationship between engine speed and vehicle speed indicates no torque converter clutch engagement.**
or
An open or shorted condition detected in the torque converter part throttle unlock solenoid control circuit.**
or
Park/neutral switch stuck in park or stuck in gear.**
41
An open or shorted condition detected in the generator field control circuit.***
42
An open or shorted condition detected in the fuel pump relay control circuit.*
or
An open or shorted condition detected in the auto shutdown relay circuit.*
or
An open or shorted condition detected in the auto shutdown relay output circuit.*
or
Open circuit between BCM and fuel guage sending unit.*
or
No movement of fuel level sender detected.*
43
Misfire detected in multiple cylinders.**
or
Misfire detected in cylinder #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 (except 2.5L), #6 (except 2.5L), #7 (5.2L only), or #8 (5.2L only).**
or
Peak primary circuit current not achieved with maximum dwell time.**
44
Battery temperature sensor input voltage above or below an acceptable range.**
45
Governor pressure solenoid circuit.**
or
Overdrive solenoid circuit.**
or
Governor mid-pressure malfunction.**
or
Governor pressure sensor volts above or below rated volts.**
or
Transmission relay circuit.**
or
3-4 shift malfunction.**
or
Governor low pressure malfunction.**
or
Governor pressure sensor.**
or
Overdrive switch low.**
46
Battery voltage sensor input above target charging voltage during engine operation (voltage too high).***
47
Battery voltage sensor input below target charging during engine operation (voltage too low). Also, no significant change detected in battery during active test of generator output circuit.***
51
A lean air/fuel mixture has been indicated by an abnormally rich correction factor.**
52
A rich air/fuel mixture has been indicated by an abnormally lean correction factor.**
53
PCM internal fault condition detected.**
54
No camshaft signal detected during engine cranking.**
55
Completion of fault code display on Check Engine Lamp (end of codes).*
63
Unsuccessful attempt to write to an EEPROM location by the PCM.**
64
Catalyst efficiency below required level.**
65
Power steering high pressure seen at high speed (2.5L only).**
71
5 volt output from regulator does not meet minimum requirement.
72
Catalyst efficiency below required level.**
* Check Engine lamp will not illuminate when this code is stored.
** Check Engine lamp will illuminate when this code is stored.
*** Generator lamp illuminated.
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