Is it different than other Chrysler products? I just went through diagnostic hell with my 2001 Durango and trying to get it ready to pass the yearly inspection. It is my understanding that the diagnostic error codes are universal (a P 0455 code means the same for all cars, for example). At least it seems to be the same for domestic manufacturers.
And I learned how to read the error code right on the instrument panel instead of going to Autozone and have them hook up their reader to the car. The internet is so cool.
You can find the generic OBD II fault codes on several internet sites but the diagnostic procedures are typically manufacturer specific and the only place to find that is probably the service manuals. We could be wrong - there may be procedures somewhere on the internet but we are not aware of it.
Here is a breakdown of what each digit of the standard SAE codes means right off the internet:
First Character - System
The first character identifies identifies the system related to the trouble code.
P = Powertrain
B = Body
C = Chassis
U = Undefined
Second Digit - Code Type
The second digit identifies whether the code is a generic code (same on all OBD-II equpped vehicles), or a manufacturer specific code.
0 = Generic (this is the digit zero -- not the letter "O")
1 or greater = Enhanced (manufacturer specific)
Third Digit - Sub-System
The third digit denotes the type of sub-system that pertains to the code
Fourth and Fifth Digits These digits, along with the others, are variable, and relate to a particular problem. For example,a P0171 code means P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1). To lookup your particular code, visit our OBD Trouble Codes section.
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