Dodge OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Intrepid – Neon – Stratus (1996 – 1997)

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Intrepid  3.3L1996-97EGBSBEC  III
Intrepid  3.5L1996-97EGESBEC  III
Neon  2.0L1996-97ECB/ECCSBEC  III
Stratus  2.0L1996-97ECBSBEC  III
Stratus 2.4L1996-97EDZSBEC  III
Stratus  2.5L1996-97EEBSBEC  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.
  • Trouble codes can be displayed by the MIL or by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Accessing

Flash codes

  • Within 5 seconds switch the ignition key ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON.
  • Count MIL flashes. Note trouble codes.
  • Each trouble code consists of two groups [1] [A].
  • The first group of flashes indicate the ‘tens’ of the trouble code.
  • The second group of flashes indicate the ‘units’ of the trouble code.
  • A short pause separates ‘tens’ and ‘units’ [1] [B].
  • A long pause separates each trouble code 0[1] [C].
  • For example: Trouble code 21 displayed [1]
  • End of test sequence indicated by trouble code 55.

P codes & Hex codes

  • Trouble codes can be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC):
o Intrepid [2]
o Neon [3]
o Stratus [4]

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 OBD-II trouble code tables–
P1289Intake manifold air control solenoidWiring open/lfhort circuit, intake manifold air control solenoid
P1296Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, ECM
P1297Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
P1299Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/throttle position (TP) sensorIntake leak, hose connection(s), MAP sensor, TP sensor
P1390Timing belt jumped 1 tooth or moreTiming belt loose/jumped position
P1391Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaft position (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 blockage detectedHose connection(s), hose blocked/trapped, EVAP canister
P1489Engine coolant blower motor relay -high speedWiring open/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -high speed
P1490Engine coolant blower motor relay -low speedWiring open/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -low speed
P1492Ambientlbattery 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 detection pump
P1495Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open/short circuit, hose leak/ blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
P1496Engine control module (ECM) -5 volt output lowECM
P1496Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 5 volt output lowWiring, MAP sensor
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
 
Flash codeScan code Hex typeFault locationProbable cause
11Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaft position (CMP) sensorWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor, CMP sensor
 85Timing belt jumped 1 tooth or moreTiming belt loose/jumped position
 90Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaft position (CMP) sensor -intermittent signalWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor, CMP sensor
 28Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor no signalWiring, air gap, CKP sensor
 BAEngine control module (ECM) -misfire detection limit reachedWiring, poor connection, CKP sensor
12Engine control module (ECM) -supply voltage disconnected within last 50 ignition switch ON-OFF cyclesWiring, battery
1327Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
14Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorinput low/highWiring, MAP sensor
24Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, MAP sensor
25Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor highinputWiring short circuit to positive, MAP sensor
1487Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, ECM
92Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 5 volt output lowWiring, MAP sensor
1523Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -signalWiring, VSS
16Knock sensor (KS) 1/2 -no signalWiring, KS incorrectly tightened, KS
38Knock sensor (KS) 1 no signalWiring, KS incorrectly tightened, KS
53Knock sensor (KS) 2 no signalWiring, KS incorrectly tightened, KS
17Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
21Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
80Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel controlWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat,ECT sensor
21Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1/2, bank 1/2circuit malfunction/incorrect signal/voltage low/highWiring, fuel pressure, injector control, EVAP canister purge valve, compression, air filter blocked, H02S
98Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 low voltageWiring short circuit to ground, exhaust leak, H02S
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
66Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
20Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 no activity detectedWiring open circuit, heating inoperative, H02S
67Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
9CHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 low voltageWiring short circuit to ground, exhaust leak, H02S
7EHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, catalytiC converter, H02S
81Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 no activity detectedWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
69Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1,heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
85Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 low voltageWiring short circuit to ground, exhaust leak, 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
7AHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
2141Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 no activity detectedWiring, H02S
7CHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2,heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
86Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 low voltageWiring short circuit to ground, exhaust leak, H02S
7FHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, catalytic converter, H02S
82Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 no activity detectedWiring, H02S
70Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2,heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
22Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor voltage low/highWiring, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
1EEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
1FEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor high inputWiring open circuit!short circuit to positive, coolant thermostat, ground wire defective, ECT sensor
23Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor voltage low/highWiring, IAT sensor
39Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor -low inputWiring short circuit to ground, IATsensor
3AIntake air temperature (IAT) sensor -high inputWiring open circuit!short circuit to positive, ground wire defective, IAT sensor
24Throttle position (TP) sensor -voltage low/ highWiring, accelerator cable adjustment, TP sensor
84Throttle position (TP) sensor -range/ performance problemWiring, accelerator cable adjustment, TP sensor
1AThrottle position (TP) sensor -low inputWiring short circuit to ground, TP sensor
18Throttle position (TP) sensor -high inputWiring short circuit to positive, TP sensor
25Idle air control (lAC) valveWiring open/short circuit, air leak, lAC valve
19Idle speed control (ISC) system malfunctionWiring open/short circuit, lAC valve
SAIdle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower/higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight! sticking, lAC valve
91Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/ throttle position (TP) sensorIntake leak, hose connection(s), MAP sensor, TP sensor
27Injector -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
15Injector 1 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
14Injector 2 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
13Injector 3 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
273DInjector 4 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
45Injector 5 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
46Injector 6 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
31Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve -open/short circuitWiring, EVAP canister purge valve
71Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -incorrect flow detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister purge valve
AOEvaporative emission (EVAP) system -small leak detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
12Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve -circuit malfunctionWiring open/short circuit, EVAP canister purge valve
A1Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -largeleak detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
BBEvaporative emission (EVAP) system -blockage detectedHose connection(s), hose blocked! trapped, EVAP canister
88Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump -pressure switchWiring, hose leak/blockage, EVAP leak detection pump
87Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open/short circuit, hose leak/ blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
32Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid! system -circuit malfunctionWiring, hoses, EGR solenoid
2EExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system -insufficient flow detectedHose leak/blockage, wiring, EGR valve, EGR solenoid
11Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) -circuit malfunctionWiring open/short circuit, EGR solenoid
33AlC compressor clutch reiay/AIC refrigerantpressure sensor -voltage low/highWiring open/short circuit, AlC refrigerant pressure too low/high (cooling fault! incorrectly charged), AlC compressor clutch relay, AlC refrigerant pressure sensor
10AlC compressor clutch relayWiring open/short circuit, AlC compressor clutch relay
5AAlC refrigerant pressure sensor -high inputWiring, AlC refrigerant pressure too high (cooling fault!incorrectly charged), AlC refrigerant pressure sensor
58AlC refrigerant pressure sensor -low inputWiring, AlC refrigerant pressure too low (incorrectly charged), AlC refrigerant pressure sensor
86AlC -no 5 volt supplyWiring, ECM
34Cruise controlWiring open/short circuit, voltage low/ high,cruise control master switch, cruise control vacuum switching valve
OFCruise controlWiring open/short circuit, voltage low/ high, 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
35Engine coolant blower motor relay -low/ high speedWiring open/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -low/high speed
50Engine coolant blower motor relay -high speedWiring open/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -high speed
5CEngine coolant blower motor relay -low speedWiring open/short circuit, engine coolant blower motor relay -low speed
37Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid/ park/neutral position (PNP) switch -circuit malfunctionWiring, TCC solenoid
94Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring, TCC solenoid
OCTorque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid -electricalWiring open/short circuit, TCC solenoid
72Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -inputcircuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECMITCM
418Altemator, field control -circuit malfunctionWiring open/short circuit, alternator, battery
42Fuel pump relay/engine control relay/fuel level sensor -circuit malfunctionWiring open/short circuit, fuel pump relay, engine control relay, fuel level sensor
65Fuel pump relayWiring open/short circuit, fuel pump relay
OAEngine control relayWiring open/short circuit, engine control relay
2CEngine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay
95Fuel level sensorWiring open circuit, fuel level sensor
96Fuel level sensorWiring short circuit to positive, fuel levelsensor
97Fuel level sensorWiring, fuel level sensor
43Random/multiple cylinder(s) -misfire detectedWiring, spark plug(s), HT lead(s), injector(s), ignition coil(s), low compression
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
436CCylinder 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
AECylinder 5 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/ fuelsystem, injector
AFCylinder 6 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/ fuel system, injector
28Ignition coil A, primary/secondary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil
2AIgnition coil B, primary/secondary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil
29Ignition coil C, primary/secondary -circuit malfunctionWiring, ignition coil
44Ambient/battery temperature sensor voltage low/highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
9AAmbient/battery temperature sensor voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
99Ambient/battery temperature sensor voltagelowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
4589Transmission control system -malfunctionWiring, TCM
466Alternator -voltage highWiring, battery, alternator
475Alternator -voltage lowWiring, battery, alternator drive belt, alternator
51System too leanWiring, intake/exhaust leak, fuel pressure, injector control, EVAP canister purge valve, H02S
77System too lean, bank 1Intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor, fuel pressure/pump, injector(s), H02S
79System too lean, bank 2Intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor, fuel pressure/pump, injector(s), H02S
52System too richWiring, exhaust blockage, fuel pressure, injector control, EVAP canister purge valve,compression, air filter blocked, ignitionsystem, H02S
76System too rich, bank 1Intake blocked, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel pressure, EGR system, injector(s), H02S
78System too rich, bank 2Intake blocked, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel pressure, EGR system, injector(s), H02S
53Engine control module (ECM) intemal faultECM
2Engine control module (ECM) intemal faultECM
44Engine control module (ECM) intemal fault IECM
541Camshaft position (CMP) sensor -no signalWiring, CMP sensor
55End of MIL code output–
613CManifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorbarometric pressure range/ performanceproblemWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor
6230Engine control module (ECM) EEPROM errorECM
6331Engine control module (ECM) EEPROM errorECM
65Power steering pressure (PSP) switch/ brake pedal position (BPP) switch/intake manifold air control solenoidWiring, PS system, PSP switch, BPP switch, intake manifold air control solenoid
73Power steering pressure (PSP) switchrange/performance problemWiring, PS system, PSP switch
98Brake pedal position (BPP) switch B circuitmalfunctionWiring, BPP switch
58Intake manifold air control solenoidWiring open/short circuit, intake manifold air control solenoid
66CAN data bus, transmission control module (TCM)/body control module (BCM) no signalWiring, TCM, BCM
60CAN data bus, transmission control module(TCM) -no signalWiring, TCM
61CAN data bus, body control module (BCM) -noSignalWiring, BCM
7192Engine control module (ECM) -5 volt output lowECM
72Catalytic converter system, bank 1/2 efficiency below thresholdWiring, catalytic converter, H02S 2
70Catalytic converter system, bank 1 efficiency below thresholdWiring, catalytic converter, H02S 2
B4Catalytic converter system, bank 2 efficiencybelow thresholdWiring, catalytic converter, H02S 2
7752Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve