If you own a Dodge or Chrysler and you have a check engine light on, here's how you can find out what that means and how to reset it. But don't forget to fix the problem....resetting the light does not fix the problem.
Not only does this guy have a cool North-East Accent, he tells you some good knowledge about the Dodge engine light. This video has helped me get the codes and it clears the engine light. Nice job!! Now I will go Paark My Caaar at Haaarvard Yaaaard.
This little trick worked perfectly on a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. Thanks to you I was able to look up the code and make an informed decision. Appreciate the info!
Totally cool. Thank you so much. Yeah, I was driving down the interstate this morning and that check engine light just popped up. Got to my destination, pulled out the owners manual, didn't find out anything helpful. So now I am back home and will go over to that van and try that and see what happens.
2017-03-26 ... Scott, you're an engineering genius! I discovered my Dodge Dakota 2001 engine error code just like you instructed (P 0302) ... Thanks !!!
I never knew you could check it. Omg, it does. This is awesome. I changed the part and it runs well but engine light is still on and this gave me the same code for the issue. I'm still amazed that it gives you the code. Thank you. Useful to know.
You can reset the engine light also. There's several ways. I have a few videos on that. If you need help, let me know. And don't forget to suscribe to my channel! Thanks
Hey Scott, thanks for the video! It's invaluable! For other CEL researchers: After I tried Scott's advice and didn't quite get the results I needed, it kind of led me to tinker with the method. I quickly turned the key on and off 3 times (without pressing the trip button) and the code popped up right where Scott said it would. No trick to turn off the CEL worked for me though, so I went with the tried and true "pull off the positive battery cable."
Thanks brother, I should have googled this earlier today and just sent you the check for 100 bucks instead of letting the dodge dealer to tell me my gas cap had a leak
I nust bought 2003 Chrysler Town & Country LX from a dodge dealership. It is super clean one owner. 2 days after 34 miles of driving I have check engine light. Ill check for code now. I learned this a few days ago and tried for the heck of it and got P done. I did not push the trip meter this model was just the 3 key turns. Thanks
Thank you! Got the code P0441. Going to try replacing the gas cap and go from there. I wasn't able to reset the check engine light but still got the code. Thank you! Saved me time and money.
Thank you so much. I was worried that I had something majorly wrong with my car but I followed your instructions and there was no code and it worked on my 2012 Dodge Avenger
Thanks for the tip Scott. I've got a 2002 Dodge Durango. Tried your suggestion and got P0456. I'll google and see what the problem is then , schedule it in with my mechanic
This worked flawlessly on my 2000 Dodge Durango the very first time. Check engine came on a week ago. I change the spark plugs. Run much smoother now. 2 codes still show though (P1281 & P0301). I'll have to work on those. Excellent piece of information. Thank you for sharing.
P1281Engine coolant temperature remains below normal operating temperatures during vehicle travel. Change your thermostate valve. P0301Misfire detected in cylinder #1. **
Thats interesting, Jean. I noticed that driver side front (spark plug #1 ) looked worse that the others. Changed all the plugs. Runs much better now. Wires dont look bad. Bought new rotor, cap and thermostat. Will find time and replace them too soon enough. Thank you for the follow up assistance.
Jazman Boyd Your first code is because your engine is staying cold for too long. Could be the wrong thermostat or maybe the wrong antifreeze. Make sure your thermostat is rated for 195 degrees. You second code involves your power steering. Disconnect your battery to make the light go out.
Thanks! This worked for me. 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L. Check engine light came on after I changed the batteries. Had to do a slight variation from what you stated. I keyed the ignition key three times as stated in the video, but had to hold the trip button down a fourth time while keying the ignition switch on again. Never saw the p-done, but all the gauge lights lit up. The analog needle meters (speedometer, RPM, temp, fuel, oil) went through a series of point positions (moving and stopping at various numbers/positions), and then all lights and gauges went off. When I started the truck next - the check engine light was off. Thanks again!
it worked great thanks for that video..i change the air temp censer..but the light been on for 3 weeks and of course the dealer wanted to put it on his money making computer to clear it and charge me big bucks .. but your trick did it ....
Thanks much!! I have a 99 dodge caravan , the check engine soon light comes on once in a while. I always end up cleaning and disconnect the battery terminals, put it back on and all is good. Got to love electronic gigitry!! We used to call them idiot lights. Now I know how to clear the irritating thing!!!!
Scott I have to thank you for being the first person to actually tell me something practical and saved me tons of money....your are awesome!.......Do you have any suggestions as to why my fan dial for heat/cool won't work on the first three settings?I have to have the heat/cool,on the highest setting only,for the fan inside the van to work....Thanks Scott
I knew how to get and decipher the code, but not how to clear code. It worked to clear code on my 2000 Dakota. Thank You P.S. "Evap system Leak" may be as simple as the gas cap not tight. embarrased
I so appreciated your vid! My wife got stranded with a loss of power. She just got gas, and the attendant did not put the cap back on, and I suspected this failed the ecm. Your vid tells me that's why the fuel pump failed. Thank you. would
so if the light comes back on I have to go get it checked correct? mine said "gas cap loose" so i tightened tis twice...checked the oil, etc. nothing low
@@judywinters8615 if it's the gas cap then tighten it. Don't worry because the light will go out on its own after you drive it so many times. Maybe two or more times. If it doesn't, then you might need a new gas cap or you can try cleaning it. I cleaned mine the last time this happened to me.
Thanks for the tip! Just went out and tried it, and apparently I just need any oil change! Even though my sticker says I am not quite due! (2013 Dodge Avenger)
my codes were p-0551, & 1684. 0551- switch failure incorrect imput state detected for power steering... 1684 - battery lost in the last 50 starts the battery has been disconnected within the last 50 starts. those were the two codes that came up during the procedure once I fix the problem i reset by pushing the button. this trip was very helpful it was actually priceless. thank you for sharing. I also have a 1999 Yukon this will be helpful different procedure could tell me the same similar outcome.
This is great! Thanks for the tip. I just did a lot of body work and the CEL is on. Clearly there is a ground wire or something not making contact on the new fender (I never touched the engine) This procedure may help me work out where the problem is. Thanks!
For those it doesn't work for, try doing it a bit faster. It didn't work for me at first but when I went off and on 3 times, quicker than in the vid, it worked perfectly. P0300, thanks for the vid Scott.
On my 2005 Sebring, it's a bit more complicated. The Trip reset is done by two buttons on a separate mini-panel. I had first used the On-Off-On-Off-On method and got the codes, which warned me basically that I was low on coolant. Now that I've replaced the coolant, no codes. When I went to the Trip Reset message, I noticed that first I got a jumble of every display it has, followed by "Pass". Which I presume means it now has no codes. But the light's still on. SInce the light went out on its own a few weeks ago, I'm waiting to see if that happens again. I really appreciate this walk-through. Thanks.
Glad I could help. As for your heater fan.....your heater blower motor circuit card has stopped working. You need to replace it if you want the slower speeds back. You can do it yourself. Save your money. Shop around the auto parts stores for the best deal. Then come back to youtube and type in "auto blower motor replacement". There's lots of videos on here showing you exactly how to replace it. It's not that hard. I did mine in about 30 minutes. It only cost me $35 for the part. Good luck.
I am going to try this today on my 2002 Durango. Check engine light came on after it was vapor locked from running out of had and i never got the light turned off. Now my tags are up and smog is due and they won't touch it with the light on. Hopefully this or the battery disconnect works ! Will let you know. Thanks for posting. :-)
That is a misfire code. If your car is running rough and low on power you might have a bad ignition coil. There's ways to check that. You need to find out
Scott Prado .......if it is a bad coil and which one it is. You can fix it yourself. It's not hard. Let me know if the code is still on and your car is running rough.....I'll help you fix it.
