Specifications

How to check codes on a 1997 Dodge
OBTAINING DTC'S USING MIL LAMP
Cycle the ignition key On-Off-On-Off-On within 5 seconds.
Count the number of times the MIL (check engine lamp) on the instrument panel flashes on and off. The
number of flashes represents the trouble code. There is a slight pause between the flashes representing the
first and second digits of the code. Longer pauses separate individual two digit trouble codes. An example
of a flashed DTC is as follows:
Lamp flashes 4 times, pauses, and then flashes 6 more times. This indicates a DTC code number 46.
Lamp flashes 5 times, pauses, and flashes 5 more times. This indicates a DTC code number 55. A DTC 55
will always be the last code to be displayed. This indicates the end of all stored codes.
OBTAINING DTC'S USING VEHICLE ODOMETER
Cycle the ignition key On-Off-On-Off-On within 5 seconds.
After a short pause, the mileage shown on the vehicles digital odometer will be temporarily deleted. After
this occurs, read the DTC number displayed on the odometer. Each two-digit number will be displayed
with a slight delay between numbers.
A DTC number 55 will always be the last code to be displayed. This indicates the end of all stored codes.
After code 55 has been displayed, the odometer will return to its normal mode.
How to check codes on a 1998 Dodge
There is no way to check codes on a 1998 Dodge without the help of a Scantool. We recommend the
following tools:
Actron
Kal Global OBD II Code Reader - KM9040
Kal Global OBD II Scan Tool - KM9620
Ease
Standard PC, Laptop, Wireless, PDA OBD-II Scantool
OBD-2
OBD-II On Board Diagnostics Phase 2 Browser (1996+ Vehicles - Requires Laptop)
SnapOn
MT-2500 Series Computer Diagnostics Scanner (Our Personal favorite but expensive)
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