2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Check Engine Light Codes
When retrieving dodge check engine light codes with an obd ii scan tool proceed as follows.
2012 dodge grand caravan check engine light codes. Connect scan tool to the 16 pin data link connector dlc located near the steering column. Turn the ignition on. You just turned the ignition key to on and back to off 3 times within 10 seconds and then turned it to on and the trouble codes would display. How do i reset the check engine light on a dodge grand caravan.
Clearing codes without fixing the problem that triggered the cel does not fix the problem. Follow scan tool manufacturer s operating instructions to access the diagnostic trouble. Unfortunately this trick doesn t seem to work on the 2012 grand caravan and i can t find anything about it in the owner manual. I had the engine serviced and the light goes out.
The next day the light comes back on. The connector may have a removable cover. No check engine light. The 2012 dodge grand caravan has 82 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 91 633 miles average.
Is it still possible to retrieve the code on a 2012. 2012 dodge caravan loses power while driving without warning. A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2010 dodge grand caravan. I return the vehicle for service to investigate the check engine light.
I checked the code to fnd out p0303 is a engine misfire. For your convenience we have provided videos on how to use various obd2 scanners to read codes and clear dodge check engine light. I was able to do this on my old caravan by turning the ignition on 3 times without starting the engine. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.
On my last two caravans you didn t need a code reader at all. Read dodge fault codes. Instructions on this step will vary depending on the scanner that you are using. If you re having trouble turning off the check engine light on your dodge grand caravan there s no need to worry sometimes this light can stay illuminated even if there s nothing wrong with the engine but either way learning how to turn it off is important.
Page 1 of 5. My 2012 dodge grand caravan showed a check engine light at 67 000.