Here is the process to obtain the code, once you get the code email back to
the list and let us know the year and one of us can look the code up in the
manual:
DaimlerChrysler Computer Codes
Getting the codes, from All.Par
If you have fuel injection, this works on most Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge
cars made in the 1980s and 1990s.
Start with the ignition off. Within five seconds, switch the key on, off,
on, off, on. (On is *not* start!)
The "check engine" light will flash. Count the # of flashes Each code is a
two digit code, so a (for example) 23 would be FLASH FLASH (pause) FLASH
FLASH FLASH (long pause)
It will never flash more than 9 times, watch for pauses!
55 is end of codes, 33 is normal on earlier models if you don't have air
conditioning.
Please note, some codes are NOT included below, this is not a complete
listing, but it IS very close to complete. Most of it comes from the Mopar
Mailing List.
This activates Power Limited/Check Engine light on some models.
On newer cars (mid-to-late 1990s, 2000s):
On some models, when the check engine light goes on, you may be able to get
the codes simply by putting in the key, moving it to the RUN position and
the light will blink out the codes by itself.
On later models with a digital odometer, the codes may be displayed on the
odometer rather than blinking the check engine light and on the 2001 PT
Cruiser - it displays "done" when it's finished, or when there are no codes.
If you have separate trip/odometer & trip reset switches, simultaneously
press both while turning the ignition to RUN (not start) and wait about five
seconds. This initiates a short self-test sequence that lights all segments
of the odometer and shift selector read-out (where applicable)and then
displays any stored error codes.
On the 2001 PT Cruiser, and probably other models, holding in the trip
odometer reset button while turning the key to RUN will start a self test,
with a readout on the odometer. It will also activate all instrument panels,
one at a time. We don't know if this also shows stored codes, or whether it
only tests the instrument panel.
On the 1998 Stratus, where there's a combined trip/odometer & trip reset
switch, waiting for 5 seconds will just reset the trip odometer. To get
codes, press the switch, turn the ignition to ON, and release the switch as
soon as the odometer displays "Check 1". This causes the computer to go
through several check sequences for all lamps, LED segments and gauges,
indicated by "Check 2" etc. and terminated by "End".
On 1995 and later Neons, and probably other Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, and
Jeep models, when the check engine light goes on, you may be able to get the
codes simply by putting in the key and moving it to the RUN position and the
light blinks out the codes without all the OFF-ON stuff. This doesn't work
if the check engine light's not on.
Jeeps made after 1997 require an ODBC reader - the lamp method doesn't work.
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Is there anyone in the Chicagoland area that has an
ODBII scanner available besides the dealer? Can Jiffy
Lube check the codes?
I am in desparate need to find out what is happening
with my transmission and I want to verify the code that
is in my system before I do any work.
Thanks!
Chris Reck
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