Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS

Affected System ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ DTC

Air Bag Restraint ⁽³⁾

ACCELEROMETER 1

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INTERNAL 1

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OUTPUT DRIVER 1

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SAFING SENSOR

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STORED ENERGY FIRING 1

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STORED ENERGY FIRING 2

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STORED ENERGY LOGIC

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AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR OPEN

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AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR SHORT

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CLUSTER MESSAGE MISMATCH

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DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER OPEN

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DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT

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DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO BATTERY

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DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND

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DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN

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DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT

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DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY

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DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND

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LOSS OF IGNITION RUN - START

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LOSS OF IGNITION RUN ONLY

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NO CLUSTER MESSAGE

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NO PCI TRANSMISSION

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PASSENGER AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH OPEN

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PASSENGER AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH SHORT TO BATTERY

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PASSENGER AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND

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PASSENGER OFF INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

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PASSENGER OFF INDICATOR SHORT TO GROUND

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PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN

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PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT

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PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

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PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

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PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN

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PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT

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PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY

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PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND

Audio ⁽⁴⁾

ALL CHANNELS SHORTED TOGETHER OR TO GROUND

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ALL INPUTS NO ACTIVITY

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ALL OUTPUTS SHORT - PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM

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ALL OUTPUTS SHORT - BASE AUDIO SYSTEM

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CASSETTE PLAYER INOP

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CD MECHANICAL FAILURE

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CD READ FAILURE

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CD TEMPERATURE HIGH

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FRONT CHANNELS SHORT TOGETHER OR TO GROUND

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LEFT FRONT & LEFT REAR CHANNELS SHORT ACROSS

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LEFT FRONT & RIGHT REAR CHANNELS SHORT ACROSS

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LEFT FRONT CHANNEL SHORT ACROSS

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LEFT FRONT INPUT NO ACTIVITY

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LEFT RIGHT REAR CHANNEL SHORT ACROSS

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LEFT REAR INPUT NO ACTIVITY

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NO ANTENNA CONNECTION

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PCI FAILURE

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POWER AMP SHUTDOWN - BASE AUDIO SYSTEM

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POWER AMP SHUTDOWN - PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM

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REAR CHANNELS SHORT TOGETHER OR TO GROUND

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REMOTE RADIO SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN

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RIGHT FRONT & LEFT REAR CHANNELS SHORT ACROSS

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RIGHT FRONT & RIGHT REAR CHANNELS SHORT ACROSS

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RIGHT FRONT CHANNEL SHORT ACROSS

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RIGHT FRONT INPUT NO ACTIVITY

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RIGHT REAR CHANNEL SHORT ACROSS

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RIGHT REAR INPUT NO ACTIVITY

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SOFTWARE CHECKSUM FAILURE

Chime

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Communication

ACM MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

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BUS SHORTED TO BATTERY

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BUS SHORTED TO GROUND

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HVAC MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

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INTERNAL CHECKSUM FAILURE

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LOSS OF BATTERY NO. 1

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LOSS OF BATTERY NO. 2

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MIC MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

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PCM MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

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POST FAILURE

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ROM CHECKSUM FAILURE

Compass/Mini-Trip Computer

BUS MESSAGES MISSING

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COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER INTERNAL FAILURE

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DEMAGNETIZE COMPASS

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SET COMPASS VARIANCE

Door Ajar

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Electrically Heated

DEFOG RELAY CONTROL CKT SHORTED TO BATT

Exterior Lighting

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Heating & A/C

A/C SWITCH FAULT (ACTIVE)

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CHECKSUM FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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DEFOG SWITCH FAULT (ACTIVE)

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A/C SWITCH FAULT (STORED)

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BACKLIGHT DIMMING RX FAILURE (STORED)

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BLEND OVERCURRENT (STORED)

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CHECKSUM FAILURE (STORED)

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DEFOG SWITCH FAULT (STORED)

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ENGINE GAUGE RX FAILURE (STORED)

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EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN (STORED)

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EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORTED (STORED)

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LOOPBACK TEST FAILURE (STORED)

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MODE OVERCURRENT (STORED)

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PCM COMMUNICATION FAILURE (STORED)

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RECIRC OVERCURRENT (STORED)

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REFRIGERANT PRESS RX FAILURE (STORED)

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TX FAILURE (STORED)

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VIN RX FAILURE (STORED)

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ACT CKT TEST PASSED OVERCURRENT DTCS ACTIVE

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BLEND CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

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BLEND CIRCUIT SHORTED TO IGN OR BATT

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COMMON DRIVER SHORTED TO GROUND

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COMMON DRIVER SHORTED TO IGN OR BATT

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MODE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

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MODE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO IGN OR BATT

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RECIRC CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

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RECIRC CIRCUIT SHORTED TO IGN OR BATT

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SHORT TOO COMPLEX

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AMBIENT TEMP CIRCUIT OPEN (ACTIVE & STORED)

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AMBIENT TEMP CIRCUIT SHORTED (ACTIVE & STORED)

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BACKLIGHT DIMMING RX FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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BLEND CALIBRATION FAULT

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MODE CALIBRATION FAULT

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RECIRCULATION CALIBRATION FAULT

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BLEND OVERCURRENT (ACTIVE)

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MODE OVERCURRENT (ACTIVE)

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RECIRC OVERCURRENT (ACTIVE)

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COOL DOWN TEST EXCESSIVE FAULT

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COOL DOWN TEST SENSOR FAILURE

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COOL DOWN TEST SET UP FAULT

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COOL DOWN TEST TOO COLD TO START

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ENGINE GAUGE RX FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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PCM COMMUNICATION FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE RX FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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VIN RX FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN (ACTIVE)

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EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORTED (ACTIVE)

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LOOPBACK TEST FAILURE (ACTIVE)

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TX FAILURE (ACTIVE)

Instrument Cluster

BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED OR OPEN (4.7L EATX ONLY)

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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR OUTPUT OPEN

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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR OUTPUT SHORTED TO BATTERY

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PRNDL SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN

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PRNDL SWITCH CIRCUIT SHORTED

Interior Lighting

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Overhead Console

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Power Door Locks/Remote Keyless Entry

CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH FAILURE

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DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND

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PASSENGER DOOR LOCK SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND

Vehicle Theft Security

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

FRONT WIPER MODE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

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FRONT WIPER PARK SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT HIGH

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FRONT WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

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FRONT WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

⁽¹⁾	Codes are listed by system affected, not from module retrieved. Perform appropriate test under appropriate section under SYSTEM TESTS .

⁽²⁾	Some DTCs may be listed as a symptom. If a DTC that exists is not listed in this table, see SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION .

⁽³⁾	For air bag system testing procedures, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.

⁽⁴⁾	Repair audio system as necessary. See RADIO in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in ELECTRICAL.

⁽⁵⁾	See SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION for symptom test procedures.