Dodge OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Dakota – Durango – Ram Truck/Van/Wagon (1998)

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Dakota 2.5/3.9L1998EHC/EPEJTEC
Dakota 5.2/5.9L1998ELF/ELMJTEC
Durango 3.9L1998EHCJTEC
Durango 5.2/5.9L1998ELF/ELMJTEC
Ram  Truck 3.9/5.2L1998EHC/ELF/ELNJTEC
Ram  Truck 5.9/8.0L1998EML/EMM/EWAJTEC
Ram  Van/Wagon  3.9L1998EHCJTEC
Ram  Van/Wagon  5.2/5.9L1998ELF/ELN/EMLJTEC

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) 1

Erasing

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

Trouble code  identification

Scan code P typeFault locationProbable cause
PO,P2,UORefer to 080-11 trouble code tables–
P1195Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, exhaust leak, H02S
P1196Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, exhaust leak, H02S
P1197Heated oxygen sensor (M02S) 2, bank 1 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, exhaust leak, H02S
P1281Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECTsensor
P1282Fuel pump relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, fuel pump relay
P1294Idle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower/ higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight/sticking, lAC valve
P1296Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, MAP sensor, ECM
P1297Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
P1388Engine control relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine controlrelay
P1389Engine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay
P1391Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaftposition (CMP) sensor -intermittent signalWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor,CMP sensor
P1398Engine control module (ECM) -misfire detectionlimit reachedWiring, poor connection, CKP sensor
P1486Evaporative emission (EVAP) system blockage detectedHose connection(s), hose blocked/trapped, EVAP canister
P1491Engine coolant blower motor relay -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor
P1492Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1493Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage lowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1494Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detectionpump -pressure switchWiring, hose leak/blockage, EVAP leak detectionpump
P1495Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit, hose leak/blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
P1594Alternator -voltage highWiring, battery, alternator
P1595Cruise controlWiring open circuit/short circuit, hoses, cruise control master switch, cruise control vacuum switching valve
P1596Cruise control master switch -high voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
P1597Cruise control master switch -low voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
P1683Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve
P1693Engine control module (ECM)Companion module trouble code detected in ECM
P1694CAN data bus, engine control module (ECM) no signalWiring, ECM
P1696Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
P1756Governor pressure not equal to target (15-20 PSI) -mid pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
P1757Govempr pressure not equal to target (15-20 PSI) -zero pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
P1762Governor pressure sensor -incorrect signalSignal wire short circuit to ground/positive, supply wire open circuit/short circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, governor pressure sensor, ECM
P1763Governor pressure sensor -signal highSignal wire short circuit to positive, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
P1764Governor pressure sensor -signal lowSignal wire short circuit to ground, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
P1765Transmission system relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmission system relay, ECM
P1899Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuitmalfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECM
 
Scan code Hex typeFault locationProbable cause
0DTC error–
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 (TCe) solenoid -electricalWiring open circuit/short circuit, TCC solenoid
OEEngine coolant blower motor relay -low/highspeedWiring 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, cruisecontrol vacuum switching valve
10A/C compressor clutch relayWiring open circuit!short circuit, A/C compressor clutch relay
11Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) -circuit malfunctionWiring, EGR solenoid, ECM
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 low inputCoolant 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
21Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
24Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, MAP sensor
25Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor high inputWiring 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 -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil, ECM
2AIgnition coil B, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil, ECM
28Ignition coil A, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil, ECM
2CEngine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay
31Engine control module (ECM) EEPROM errorECM
32Shift solenoid (SS) 3-4 -electricalWiring, shift solenoid, ECM
37Injector 9 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
38Injector 10 circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
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
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
41Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 no activity detectedWiring open circuit, heating inoperative, H02S
42Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 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
4ATransmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, TFT sensor, ECM
48Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor high inputWiring short circuit to positive, TFT sensor, ECM
4CIgnition coil D, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil, ECM
40Ignition coil E, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil, ECM
4FInjector 7 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
50Injector 8 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
52Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve
56Cruise control master switch -high voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
57Cruise control master switch -low voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
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
68Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 slow responseHeating inoperative, wiring, exhaust leak, H02S
69Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1, heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
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/fuel system, injector
6CCylinder 2 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, 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, H02S 2
71Evaporative emission (EVAP) system incorrect flow detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister purge valve
72Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECM
73Power steering pressure (PSP) switch -range/performance problemWiring, PS system, PSP switch
76System too rich, bank 1Wiring, intake blocked, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel pressure, EGR system, injector(s), air filter blocked, ignition system, H02S
77System too lean, bank 1Wiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor, fuel pressure/pump, EVAP canister purge valve,injector(s), H02S
78System too rich, bank 2Wiring, intake blocked, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel pressure, EGR system, injector(s), air filter blocked, ignition system, H02S
79System too lean, bank 2Wiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor, fuel pressure/pump, EVAP canister purge valve,injector(s), H02S
7AHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 slow responseHeating inoperative, wiring, H02S
78Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 slow responseHeating inoperative, wiring, exhaust leak, H02S
7CHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2, heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S, ECM
70Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2, heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S, ECM
7EHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, catalytic converter,H02S, ECM
7FHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, catalytic converter,H02S, ECM
80Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel controlWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat,ECTsensor
84Throttle position (TP) sensor -range/ performance problemWiring, accelerator cable adjustment, TP sensor
87Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, MAP sensor, ECM
8AIdle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower/higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight/sticking, lAC valve
80Governor pressure not equal to target (15-20 PSI) -mid pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body,sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
BEGovernor pressure not equal to target (15-20 PSI) -zero pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
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
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 -lowvoltageExhaust 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 leak detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
A4Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensorrange/performance problemWiring, TFT sensor
A5Gear selection, 3-4 -shift malfunctionWiring, TR sensor, shift solenoids, transmission mechanical fault
A6Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor -circuitmalfunctionWiring, OSS sensor, ECM
A7Governor pressure sensor -signal lowSignal wire short circuit to ground, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
ABGovernor pressure sensor -signal highSignal wire short circuit to positive, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
A9Governor pressure sensor -incorrect signalSignal wire short circuit to ground/positive, supply wire open circuit/short circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, governor pressure sensor, ECM
ABTransmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoidelectricalWiring, TFP solenoid, ECM
AOTransmission system relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmission system relay, ECM
AECylinder 5 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
AFCylinder 6 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
BOCylinder 7 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B1Cylinder 8 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B2Cylinder 9 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B3Cylinder 10 misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B4Catalytic converter system, bank 2 -efficiency below thresholdCatalytic converter, wiring, H02S 2
B5Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 -lowvoltageExhaust leak, wiring short to ground, H02S, ECM
B6Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 -lowvoltageExhaust leak, wiring short to ground, H02S, ECM
B7Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit, hose leak! blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
B8Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detectionpump -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
BCOverdrive solenoid/switch -performance problemWiring, overdrive solenoid/switch, transmission mechanical fault, ECM
BDHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 3, bank 1, heatercontrol -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S, ECM
COHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseHeating inoperative, wiring, H02S
C1Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 slowresponseWiring, heating inoperative, exhaust leak, H02S
C2Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 slowresponseWiring, heating inoperative, exhaust leak, H02S
DECAN data bus, engine control module (ECM) nosignalWiring, ECM
OFEngine control module (ECM)Companion module trouble code detected in ECM