Reading Computer
Codes
On 1991 to1997 models ( 1984 to 1986 V6 models as well as
1998 to 2002 follow ) you have a way of
reading for fault codes which can be accessed
without any scanners like other models by reading how
the check engine light flashes.
Start by turning the ignition key to the last stop before it starts, on
and off three
times within 5 seconds ending in the on position on the third time, ( i.e. on, off, on, off
then on and leave ), ( OBDII 96-97, 4 times ) . The check engine light will start to flash quickly with a
small
pause in between then a medium pause to indicate the next number in the to digit number
and
then a long pause before the next set of flashing for the next code. If all is well
you will get a code 55
which would read like this: 5 fast flashes, medium pause then a
further 5 flashes. This is how all codes
end with is this 55 code if you have air
conditioning or with a code 33 without and any other codes
would have been before it
separated by a long pause. The codes will remain after this test so you can
cycle through
it as many times as it takes to read them. After a problem has gone the code will be
removed after 50 on off key cycles or if the battery left disconnected over night which
will cause a
code 12 though.
Code
Description
11
12
Battery disconnected.
13
MAP Sensor.
14
MAP Sensor.
15
17
21
22
23
24
25
Computer codes
26
Injector circuit
resistance.
27
31
33
34
Fault in circuit.
35
36
37
41
42
43
Misfire.
44
46
47
51
52
53
54
55
End of code.
61
BARO solenoid
62
Emissions reminder.
63
Controller failure.
Computer codes
64
65
66
72
76
77
connected at any time. It should flash the code 12 ( 1 flash, pause, 2 flashes ) three
times in a row and
will repeat this sequence until disconnected if no other codes are
recorded. If there are any faults
stored then they will follow afterwards repeating
themselves three times before moving on to the
next code. To clear to codes remove
negative cable for 10 seconds or longer.
Code
Description
12
13
14
15
21
TPS circuit.
23
34
MAP sensor.
41
No distributor signal.
42
Computer codes
44
Lean exhaust.
44-45
O2 sensor or circuit.
45
Rich exhaust.
51
PROM fault.
54
M/C solenoid
55
Reference voltage.
For the 1998 to 2002 models you can access the trouble codes
as follows. Insert the key but do not
turn. Fully depress the trip reset button and hold
down. Next turn the key to the on position three
times and then leave in the on position.
Release trip reset button and the gauges will flicker and the
odometer will count down and
then show the trouble codes. I have been told that some 1997's you
don't need to
use the trip button but cycle the key off and on 5 times! Just try one way or
the other
if it does not work for you. There was also someone that told me it
would not work unless they had a
warm engine and there are a few theories that
it will not work after '97 as Jeep did not like people
finding the faults and
having them repaired under warranty. I have done some searching for as many
technics
as possible hoping that one will work for the post '97 models ( '97 does still
work as does
early '98 as above ). These are from other Chrysler vehicles.
Simultaneously press the trip reset and
trip/odometer switches; while holding them, turn the
ignition to RUN (not
start), and wait about five seconds. This sends the car through a short
selftest sequence that lights all segments of the odometer and shift
selector read-out (where
applicable). It will then display the stored error
codes.
Normally, to get codes, you put the key on OFF and
then rapidly do OFF-ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON.
Mark Warrington was able to use the
blinking check engine light and the odometer readout after
doing five on/
five off ignition sequences, and if the check engine light was on, on his
4-liter 1996
Grand Cherokee.
A loose gas cap may light up the Check Engine light!
(Thanks, Lyn Clark)
James Hale's 2000 Grand Voyager has the following
sequence.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Computer codes
Description
11
12
13
14
15
17
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
31
33
34
Computer codes
35
( 2.5L only ).
36
37
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
51
52
53
54
61
62
63
64
65
Computer codes
66
72
76
77
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