Dodge OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Charger – Dakota – Durango – Magnum – Nitro – Ram Truck (2003 – 2008)

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Charger 2.7/3.5/5.7/6.1 L2006-08VIN  position 8 = R/G/V/H/W/2/3  NGC 1/2/3
Dakota 3.7L2004-08EHC/EKG  NGC 1/2/3
Dakota 3.9L2004EHC/EKG  NGC 1/2/3
Dakota 4.7L2003-08EVA  NGC 1/2/3
Durango 3.7/5.7L2004-08EKG/ELM/EZA  NGC 1/2/3
Durango 4.7L2003-08EVA  NGC 1/2/3
Durango 5.9L2004EKG/ELM/EZA  NGC 1/2/3
Magnum 2.7/3.5/5.7L2005-08VIN  position 8 =  R/T/G/V/H/2  NGC 1/2/3
Nitro 3.7/4.0L2007-08VIN  position 8 =  K/6  NGC 1/2/3
Ram Truck 3.7/8.3L2004-08EKG/EWC  NGC 1/2/3
Ram Truck 4.7/S.7L2003-08EVA/EZA  NGC 1/2/3

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 only be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC):
o Charger/Magnum 1
o Except Charger/Magnum 2

Erasing

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

Trouble code  identification

Scan codeFault locationProbable cause
PO, P2,UORefer to OBD-II trouble code tables–
P1004Intake manifold air control valve (short runner) -performanceAutomatic shut-down (ASO) relay circuit open/short, control circuit short circuit to ground, control circuit open, intake manifold air control valve, ECM
P1105Turbocharger (TC) boost pressure actuator circuit malfunctionWiring, TC boost pressure actuator
P1115Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor/outside air temperature sensor -signal variationWiring, ECT sensor, IAT sensor, outside air temperature sensor, ECM
P1128Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 signal errorMechanical fault, wiring, fuel pressure, injector(s), intake leak, H02S, ECM
P1129Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 signal errorMechanical fault, wiring, fuel pressure, injector(s), intake leak, H02S, ECM
P1239Engine oil temperature (EOT) -temperature too lowEngine oil, wiring, EOT sensor, ECM
P126BEngine control module, output driver -short to groundWiring, injector(s), ignition coil(s), ECM, multifunction control module
P126CEngine control module, output driver -short to positiveWiring, injector(s), ignition coil(s), ECM, multifunction control module
P1260Engine control module, output driver -open circuitWiring, injector(s), ignition coil(s), ECM,multifunction control module
P126EEngine control module, output driver excessive current drawWiring, injector(s), ignition coil(s), ECM, multifunction control module
P1272Ale compressor clutch, circuit 2 -voltage lowWiring, AlC compressor clutch, ECM
P1273Ale compressor clutch, circuit 2 -voltage highWiring, AlC compressor clutch, ECM
P1274AlC compressor clutch, circuit 2 -open circuitWiring, AlC compressor clutch, ECM
P1275AlC compressor clutch, circuit 2 -circuit malfunctionWiring, AlC compressor clutch, ECM
P1277Starter motor control circuit -voltage lowWiring, starter motor, starter motor relay, multifunction control module, ECM
P1278Starter motor control circuit -voltage highWiring, starter motor, starter motor relay,multifunction control module, ECM
P1279Starter motor control circuit -open circuitWiring, starter motor, starter motor relay, multifunction control module, ECM
P127AStarter motor control circuit -circuit malfunctionWiring, starter motor, starter motor relay, multifunction control module, ECM
P127CFuel pump, circuit 2 -voltage lowWiring, fuel pump, ECM
P127DFuel pump, circuit 2 -voltage highWiring, fuel pump, ECM
P127EFuel pump, circuit 2 -open circuitWiring, fuel pump, ECM
P129CPowertrain control module (PCM), inverter control -circuit 2 highWiring, inverter module, PCM
P129EPowertrain control module (PCM), inverter control-circuit 2 over-currentWiring, inverter module, PCM
P1404Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor malfunctionWiring, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, ECM
P1411Cylinder cut-out solenoid 1 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure, ECM
P1414Cylinder cut-out solenoid 4 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure, ECM
P1416Cylinder cut-out solenoid 6 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure, ECM
P1417Cylinder cut-out solenoid 7 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure, ECM
P1501Vehicle over-speed condition -rear axle speed greater than front axleWiring, VSS, mechanical fault, ECM
P1502Vehicle over-speed condition -front axle speed greater than rear axleWiring, VSS, mechanical fault, ECM
P150DCold start emission control -irregular idle speedWiring, connections, engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, H02S circuit fault, mechanical fault, ECM
P1521Engine oil sensor module -malfunctionWiring, connectors, oil quality, oil level
P1572Brake pedal position (BPP) switch -circuit malfunctionBPP switch adjustment, wiring, BPP switch
P1573Brake pedal position (BPP) switch -circuit malfunctionBPP switch adjustment, wiring, BPP switch
P1593Cruise control system, multi-function input AlB -circuit stuckWiring, poor connection, multi-function switch, mechanical fault, ECM
P1602Engine control module (ECM) not programmedNew ECM not programmed, incorrectly programmed, ECM
P1603Engine control module (ECM) -RAM link errorECM
P1604Engine control module (ECM) -RAM read/writeerrorECM
P1607Engine control module (ECM) -shut down timer errorECM
P1618Engine control module (ECM) -primary 5 volt output erraticWiring, poor connection, AlC pressure sensor,APP sensor, CKP sensor, throttle control unit,TPS sensor, ECM
P1628Engine control module (ECM) -auxiliary 5 volt output erraticWiring, poor connection, AlC pressure sensor,APP sensor, CMP sensor, EGR solenoid, EGR valve position sensor, MAP sensor, transmission fluid pressure sensor, ECM
P1652CAN data bus -short circuit to groundWiring, connected system, ECM
P1684Engine control module (ECM) -supply voltage disconnected within last 50 ignition switch ON-OFFcyclesWiring, battery
P1687CAN data bus, instrumentation -no signalWiring, instrumentation control module (mechanical)
P1694CAN data bus, engine control module (ECM) no signalWiring, ECM
P1695CAN data bus, SCM -no signalWiring, BCM
P1696Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
P1697Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
P1715Restricted port in T3 rangeOther trouble code(s) stored, transmission fluid level, transmission shift linkage adjustment 0
P1736Transmission -gear/input speed/output speed ratio errorTransmission fluid level, wiring, input shaft speed (ISS) sensor, output shaft speed (055) sensor,transmission mechanical fault
P1775Solenoid switch valve locked in TCC (torque converter clutch) positionWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmission system relay, transmission fluid level low, UR pressure switch, solenoid switch valve
P1776Solenoid switch valve locked in UR (low/reverse) positionWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmission system relay, transmission fluid level low, UR pressure switch, solenoid switch valve
P1790Fault immediately after shiftSpeed ratio error, transmission mechanical fault
P1793Torque reduction communication errorWiring open circuit/short circuit, ECMITCM
P1794Transmission speed sensor -ground circuitWiring open circuit, TCM, input shaft speed (ISS)sensor, output shaft speed (055) sensor
P1797Manual shift overheatWiring, transmission fluid level low, transmission cooling fan -if fitted, transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
P1897Engine control module (ECM) communication malfunctionECM
P3400Cylinder cut-out system, bank 1 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid(s), oil pressure,H02S, ECM
P3401Cylinder cut-out solenoid 1 -circuit malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, ECM
P3402Cylinder cut-out solenoid 1 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure,ECM
P3425Cylinder cut-out solenoid 4 -circuit malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, ECM
P3426Cylinder cut-out solenoid 4 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure,ECM
P3441Cylinder cut-out solenoid 6 -circuit malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, ECM
P3442Cylinder cut-out solenoid 6 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure,ECM
P3449Cylinder cut-out solenoid 7 -circuit malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, ECM
P3450Cylinder cut-out solenoid 7 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid, oil pressure,ECM
P3497Cylinder cut-out system, bank 2 -malfunctionWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid(s), oil pressure,H02S, ECM
U110ASteering column function control module, serialcommunication -circuit malfunctionWiring, CAN data bus, ECM
U110CFuel level, serial communication -circuit malfunctionWiring, instrument panel, CAN data bus, multifunction control module front, ECM
U110EOutside air temperature, serial communication -circuit malfunctionCAN data bus, multifunction control module front,ECM
U110FFuel volume, serial communication -circuitmalfunctionWiring, instrument panel, CAN data bus, multifunction control module front, ECM
U1110Vehicle speed, serial communication -circuit malfunctionCAN data bus, ASS control module, ECM
U1111Odometer mileage, serial communication -circuitmalfunctionWiring, instrument panel, CAN data bus, multifunction control module front, ECM
U1113NC pressure sensor -communication malfunctionWiring, multifunction control module, ECM
U1120Wheel distance traveled, serial communication -circuit malfunctionCAN data bus, ASS control module, ECM
U1403Fuel level, serial communication -implausible signalWiring, instrument panel, CAN data bus, multifunction control module front, ECM
U1411Fuel volume, serial communication implausible signalWiring, instrument panel, CAN data bus, multifunction control module front, ECM
U1412Vehicle speed, serial communication -implausible signalCAN data bus, ASS control module, ECM
U1413Odometer mileage, serial communication implausible signalWiring, instrument panel, CAN data bus, multifunction control module front, ECM
U1417LH front wheel, distance traveled -implausible signalABS trouble code(s) stored, CAN data bus, ABS control module, ECM
U1418RH front wheel, distance traveled implausible signalABS trouble code(s) stored, CAN data bus, ASS control module, ECM
[1] Following conditions may also set trouble code:
  • Moving the shift lever towards neutral while the accelerating .
  • Resting a hand on the shift lever while driving.