Chrysler OBD / OBD2 Codes >> Town & Country 3.3/3.8L 1998

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Town & Country 3.3L1998EGA/EGMSBEC III
Town & Country 3.8L1998EGHSBEC III

General information

  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate or flash if certain faults are recorded .
  • ECM operates in backup mode if sensors fail , to enable vehicle to be driven to repair shop.

Accessing

• Trouble codes can be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector(s) (DLC) 1

Erasing

• Trouble codes can also be erased by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector(s) (DLC ).

Trouble code  identification

Scan code P typeFault locationProbable cause
PO,P2, UORefer to OBO-II trouble code tables–
P1290Compressed natural gas pressure sensorpressure highCompressed natural gas system, wiring,compressed natural gas pressure sensor
P1294Idle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower/ higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight/sticking, lAC valve
P1391Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaftposition (CMP) sensor -intermittent signalWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor,CMP sensor
P1398Engine control module (ECM) -misfire detection limit reachedWiring, poor connection, CKP sensor
P1486Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -blockagedetectedHose connection(s), hose blocked/trapped, EVAP canister
P1491Engine coolant blower motor relay -low/high speedWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -low/high speed
P1492Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1493AmbienUbattery temperature sensor -voltage lowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1494Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump -pressure switch –Wiring, hose leak!blockage, EVAP leak detection pump
P1495Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit, hose leak!blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
P1496Engine control module (ECM) -5 volt output lowECM
P1696Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
P1697Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
P1698CAN data bus, transmission control module(TCM) -no signalWiring, TCM
P1899Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECMITCM
 
Scan code Hex typeFault locationProbable cause
1Camshaft position (CMP) sensor no signalWiring, CMP sensor
2Engine control module (ECM) -internal faultECM
5Alternator -voltage lowWiring, battery, alternator drive belt, alternator
6Alternator -voltage highWiring, battery, alternator
OAEngine control relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine control relay
8Alternator, field control -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, alternator, battery
OCTorque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid -electricalWiring open circuit/short circuit, TCC solenoid
OEEngine coolant blower motor relay -low/high speedWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -low/high speed
OFCruise controlWiring open circuit/short circuit, hoses, voltage low/high, cruise control master switch, cruise control vacuum switching valve
10AlC compressor clutch relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, AlC compressor clutch relay
11Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) -circuitmalfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, EGR solenoid
12Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, EVAP canister purge valve
13Injector 3 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
14Injector 2 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
15Injector 1 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
19Idle speed control (ISC) system -malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, lAC valve
1AThrottle position (TP) sensor -low inputWiring short circuit to ground, TP sensor
18Throttle position (TP) sensor -high inputWiring short circuit to positive, TP sensor
1EEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor lowinputCoolant thermostat, wiring short circuit to ground,ECT sensor
1FEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor highinputCoolant thermostat, wiring open circuit/ short circuit to positive, ground wire defective, ECT sensor
20Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 no activity detectedWiring open circuit, heating inoperative, H02S
21Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
23Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -signalWiring, VSS
24Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor lowinputWiring short circuit to ground, MAP sensor
25Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor highinputWiring short circuit to positive, MAP sensor
27Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
28Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor -no signalWiring, air gap, CKP sensor
29Ignition coil C, primary/secondary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil
2AIgnition coil B, primary/secondary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil
28Ignition coil A, primary/secondary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil
2CEngine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay
2EExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systeminsufficient flow detectedHose leak/blockage, wiring, EGR valve, EGR solenoid
30Engine control module (ECM) EEPROM errorECM
31Engine control module (ECM) EEPROM errorECM
39Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor -low inputWiring short circuit to ground, IAT sensor
3AIntake air temperature (IAT) sensor -high inputWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, ground wire defective, IAT sensor
3CManifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorbarometric pressure range/ performance problemIntake/exhaust leak, wiring, MAP sensor
3DInjector 4 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
3EHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, fuel pressure, injector control, EVAP canister purge valve, air filter blocked, H02S
44Engine control module (ECM) -intemal faultECM
45Injector 5 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
46Injector 6 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
52Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve
5AAlC refrigerant pressure sensor -high inputAlC refrigerant pressure too high (cooling fault/incorrectly charged), wiring, AlC refrigerant pressure sensor
58AlC refrigerant pressure sensor -low inputAlC refrigerant pressure too low (incorrectly charged), wiring, AlC refrigerant pressure sensor
60CAN data bus, transmission control module (TCM) -no signalWiring, TCM
61CAN data bus, body control module (SCM) no signalWiring,8CM
65Fuel pump relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, fuel pump relay
66Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseHeating inoperative, wiring, H02S
67Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
69Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1, heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H025
6ARandom/multiple cylinder(s) -misfire detectedWiring, spark plug(s), HT lead(s), injector(s), ignition coil(s), low compression
68Cylinder 1 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuelsystem, injector
6CCylinder 2 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuelsystem, injector
60Cylinder 3 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
6ECylinder 4 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
70Catalytic converter system, bank 1 -efficiency below thresholdCatalytic converter, wiring, heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2
71Evaporative emission (EVAP) system incorrectflow detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister purge valve
72Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECMfTCM
76System too richWiring, intake blocked, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel pressure, EGR system, injector(s), air filter blocked, ignition system, H02S
77System too leanWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor, fuel pressure/pump, EVAP canister purge valve,injector(s), H02S
7EHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, catalytic converter,H02S
80Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel controlWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat,ECTsensor
81Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 no activity detectedWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
84Throttle position (TP) sensor -range/ performanceproblemWiring, accelerator cable adjustment, TP sensor
89Transmission control system -malfunctionWiring, ECMITCM
8AIdle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower/higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight/sticking, lACvalve
92Engine control module (ECM) -5 volt output lowECM
94Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid circuit malfunctionWiring, TCC solenoid
95Fuel level sensor -low inputWiring open circuit, fuel level sensor
96Fuel level sensor -high inputWiring short circuit to positive, fuel level sensor
97Fuel level sensor -malfunctionWiring, fuel level sensor
98Brake pedal position (BPP) switch -circuitmalfunctionWiring, BPP switch
99Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage lowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
9AAmbient/battery temperature sensor -voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
9BHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 -low voltageExhaust leak, wiring short circuit to ground, H02S
9CHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 -low voltageExhaust leak, wiring short circuit to ground, H02S
90Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaft position (CMP) sensor -intermittent signalWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor, CMP sensor
AOEvaporative emission (EVAP) system -small leak detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister,EVAP canister purge valve
A1Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -large leakdetectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
AECylinder 5 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
AFCylinder 6 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B7Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit, hose leak/ blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
B8Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump -pressure switchWiring, hose leak/blockage, EVAP leak detection pump
BAEngine control module (ECM) -misfire detection limit reachedWiring, poor connection, CKP sensor
BBEvaporative emission (EVAP) system blockage detectedHose connection(s), hose blocked/trapped, EVAP canister
BECompressed natural gas pressure sensorpressure highCompressed natural gas system, wiring, compressed natural gas pressure sensor
COHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseHeating inoperative, wiring, H02S