Dodge OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Ram Truck 5.9L Turbo Diesel (1999 – 2002)

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Ram Truck 5.9L Turbo Diesel1999-02ETC  Cummins CM551/A

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 codeFault locationProbable cause
PO, P2,UORefer to OBO-II trouble code tables–
P1110Decreased engine performance -high intake air temperatureWiring open circuit/short to positive, ground wiredefective, IAT sensor, ECT sensor, cooling system, high engine bay temperature, intake manifold heater relay(s), intake manifold heater(s), ECM 1
P1180Decreased engine performance -high injection pump fuel temperatureWiring open circuit/short to positive, ground wire defective, fuel temperature sensor, fueltemperature sensor, mechanical fault, high engine bay temperature, ECM 1
P1192Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor -voltage lowWiring, IAT sensor, ECM 1
P1193Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor -voltage highWiring, IAT sensor, ECM 1
P1281Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
P1283Engine control module (ECM) 1 -idle signal malfunctionWiring, injection pump control module g, ECM 1
P1284Injection pump control module -battery voltage out of rangeWiring, injection pump control module, ECM 1
P1285Injection pump control module relay -circuitmalfunctionWiring, injection pump control module relay
P1286Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor -highinputWiring short to positive, APP sensor, ECM 1
P1287Injection pump control module/engine control module (ECM) 1 -supply voltage lowWiring, battery, alternator
P1291Intake manifold heaters -no temperature riseWiring, intake manifold heater relay(s), intakemanifold heater(s), ECM 1
P1295Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor -low inputSignal wire short circuit to ground, supply wire open circuit, APP sensor, ECM 1
P1296Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, MAP sensor, ECM 1
P1297Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
P1388Engine control relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine control relay, ECM 2
P1389Engine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay, ECM 2
P1399Glow plug waming lamp -circuit malfun~tionWiring, glow plug warning lamp, ECM 1
P1475Engine control module (ECM) 1 -auxiliary 5 volt output highWiring, ECM 1
P1478AmbienUbattery temperature sensor -range/ performance problemWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1488Engine control module (ECM) 1 -auxiliary 5 volt output lowWiring, ECM 1
P1492AmbienUbattery temperature sensor -voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1493AmbienUbattery temperature sensor -voltage lowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1496Engine control module (ECM) 1 -5 volt output lowECM 1
P1594Alternator -voltage high jWiring, battery, alternator
P1595Cruise controlWiring open circuit/short circuit, hoses, cruise control master switch, cruise control vacuum switching valve, ECM 2
P1596Cruise control master switch -high voltageWiring, cruise control master switch, ECM 2
P1597Cruise control master switch -low voltageWiring, cruise control master switch, ECM 2
P1602Engine control module (ECM) 1 not programmedNew ECM not programmed, incorrectly programmed, ECM 1
P1682Altemator -voltage lowWiring, battery, alternator drive belt, alternator
P1683Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve, ECM 2
P1684Engine control module (ECM) 1 -supply voltage disconnected within last 50 ignition switch ON-OFF cyclesWiring, battery
P1688Injection pump/injection pump control module -intemal faultInjection pump/injection pump control module
P1689Injection pump control module communication to engine control module (ECM) 1 malfunctionWiring, poor connection, injection pump control module, ECM 1
P1690Crankshaft position/injection pump camshaft position sensor -correlationWiring, CKP sensor, injection pump CMP sensor, mechanical fault, ECM 1
P1691Injection pump -intemal faultInjection pump/injection pump control module D
P1693Engine control module (ECM) 1Companion module trouble code detected in ECM 1
P1694CAN data bus, engine control module (ECM) 1no signalWiring, ECM 1
P1696Engine control module (ECM) 1 -EEPROM errorECM 1
P1698CAN data bus, engine control module (ECM) 2no signalWiring, ECM 2
P1719Skip shift solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, skip shift solenoid
P1740Torque converter clutch (TCC)/overdrive solenoid-performance problemTCC, overdrive solenoid, transmission mechanical fault
P1756Govemor pressure not equal to target (15-20PSI) -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 2 no 5 volt supply f)
P1757Govemor 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 2 -no 5 volt supply f)
P1762Govemor 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 2 f)
P1763Governor pressure sensor -signal highSignal wire short circuit to positive, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM 2 6
P1764Governor pressure sensor -signal lowSignal wire short circuit to ground, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM 2 6
P1765Transmission system relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmission system relay, ECM 2
P1899Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECM 2