Decoding Dodge OBD2 Codes: A Comprehensive Guide to P0000-P0099

Navigating the complexities of your Dodge’s check engine light can be daunting, but understanding OBD2 codes is the first step towards effective vehicle maintenance. Specifically, Dodge Obd2 Codes within the P0000-P0099 range signal powertrain-related issues, which are crucial for your vehicle’s performance and longevity. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of these codes, empowering you with the knowledge to understand potential problems and seek appropriate solutions for your Dodge.

Understanding P0000-P0099 Dodge OBD2 Codes

The P0000-P0099 range of OBD2 codes primarily focuses on fuel and air metering and auxiliary emission controls. These codes can point to a wide array of issues, from minor sensor malfunctions to more significant problems within the engine management system. For Dodge owners, recognizing these codes is vital for diagnosing check engine light triggers and ensuring your vehicle runs efficiently and cleanly. Below is a comprehensive list detailing each code within this range, providing a starting point for your diagnostic journey.

Dodge OBD2 Codes: P0000 – P0099 Explained

• P0001 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open: Indicates an issue with the fuel volume regulator control circuit, potentially leading to fuel delivery problems.
• P0002 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance: Signifies that the fuel volume regulator control circuit is operating outside its expected range, affecting fuel pressure and engine performance.
• P0003 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low: Points to a low voltage or current in the fuel volume regulator control circuit, possibly due to wiring issues or a faulty regulator.
• P0004 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High: Indicates a high voltage or current in the fuel volume regulator control circuit, potentially caused by a short circuit or component failure.
• P0005 Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open: Signals a problem with the fuel shutoff valve control circuit, preventing proper fuel flow shutoff when needed.
• P0006 Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit Low: Indicates a low voltage or current in the fuel shutoff valve control circuit, possibly due to wiring or valve issues.
• P0007 Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit High: Signifies a high voltage or current in the fuel shutoff valve control circuit, potentially due to a short circuit or component failure.
• P0008 Engine Position System Performance Bank 1: Indicates a performance issue with the engine position system in bank 1, which is critical for engine timing and operation.
• P0009 Engine Position System Performance Bank 2: Similar to P0008, but refers to engine bank 2, signaling potential timing or mechanical issues.
• P0010 “A” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 1: Points to a malfunction in the camshaft position actuator circuit for bank 1, affecting variable valve timing (VVT) and engine efficiency.
• P0011 “A” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1: Indicates the camshaft timing is more advanced than commanded in bank 1, potentially impacting engine performance and emissions.
• P0012 “A” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1: Signifies the camshaft timing is more retarded than commanded in bank 1, also affecting engine performance and emissions.
• P0013 “B” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 1: Similar to P0010, but refers to the “B” camshaft actuator circuit in bank 1, impacting VVT.
• P0014 “B” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1: Indicates the “B” camshaft timing is over-advanced in bank 1, similar to P0011 but for the “B” camshaft.
• P0015 “B” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1: Signifies the “B” camshaft timing is over-retarded in bank 1, similar to P0012 but for the “B” camshaft.
• P0016 Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A: Indicates a misalignment or synchronization issue between the crankshaft and camshaft positions in bank 1, crucial for engine timing.
• P0017 Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B: Similar to P0016, but refers to sensor B in bank 1, indicating timing correlation problems.
• P0018 Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A: Indicates a crankshaft/camshaft correlation issue in bank 2, sensor A.
• P0019 Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor B: Similar to P0018, but refers to sensor B in bank 2.
• P0020 “A” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 2: Points to a malfunction in the “A” camshaft position actuator circuit for bank 2.
• P0021 “A” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2: Indicates the “A” camshaft timing is over-advanced in bank 2.
• P0022 “A” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2: Signifies the “A” camshaft timing is over-retarded in bank 2.
• P0023 “B” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 2: Similar to P0020, but for the “B” camshaft actuator circuit in bank 2.
• P0024 “B” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2: Indicates the “B” camshaft timing is over-advanced in bank 2.
• P0025 “B” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2: Signifies the “B” camshaft timing is over-retarded in bank 2.
• P0026 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1: Points to a performance or range issue with the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1, impacting VVT.
• P0027 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1: Similar to P0026, but for the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0028 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2: Indicates a performance or range issue with the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0029 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2: Similar to P0028, but for the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0030 HO2S Heater Relay Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 1: Signals a malfunction in the heater relay for the upstream oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) in bank 1, sensor 1.
• P0031 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1: Indicates a low voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the upstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 1.
• P0032 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 1: Signifies a high voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the upstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 1.
• P0033 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit: Points to a problem with the turbocharger bypass valve control circuit, affecting boost pressure.
• P0034 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit Low: Indicates a low voltage or current in the turbocharger bypass valve control circuit.
• P0035 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit High: Signifies a high voltage or current in the turbocharger bypass valve control circuit.
• P0036 HO2S Heater Relay Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 2: Signals a malfunction in the heater relay for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 2.
• P0037 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2: Indicates a low voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 2.
• P0038 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 2: Signifies a high voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 2.
• P0039 Turbo/Super Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit Range/Performance: Indicates a performance or range issue with the turbo/supercharger bypass valve control circuit.
• P0040 O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/ Bank 2 Sensor 1: Signals that the signals from the upstream O2 sensors in bank 1 and bank 2 are swapped, leading to incorrect readings.
• P0041 O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 2/ Bank 2 Sensor 2: Similar to P0040, but for the downstream O2 sensors.
• P0042 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3: Points to a problem in the heater control circuit for O2 sensor bank 1, sensor 3 (if applicable).
• P0043 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3: Indicates a low voltage or current in the heater control circuit for O2 sensor bank 1, sensor 3.
• P0044 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3: Signifies a high voltage or current in the heater control circuit for O2 sensor bank 1, sensor 3.
• P0045 Turbo/Super Charger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit/Open: Points to a problem with the turbo/supercharger boost control solenoid circuit, affecting boost pressure regulation.
• P0046 Turbo/Super Charger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance: Indicates a performance or range issue with the turbo/supercharger boost control solenoid circuit.
• P0047 Turbo/Super Charger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit Low: Signifies a low voltage or current in the turbo/supercharger boost control solenoid circuit.
• P0048 Turbo/Super Charger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit High: Indicates a high voltage or current in the turbo/supercharger boost control solenoid circuit.
• P0049 Turbo/Super Charger Turbine Overspeed: Signals that the turbocharger or supercharger turbine is rotating at an excessive speed, potentially causing damage.
• P0050 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1: Points to a problem in the heater control circuit for the upstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 1.
• P0051 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1: Indicates a low voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the upstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 1.
• P0052 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1: Signifies a high voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the upstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 1.
• P0053 HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 1 Sensor 1: Indicates an issue with the heater resistance of the upstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 1.
• P0054 HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 1 Sensor 2: Similar to P0053, but for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 1, sensor 2.
• P0055 HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 1 Sensor 3: Similar to P0053, but for O2 sensor bank 1, sensor 3.
• P0056 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2: Points to a problem in the heater control circuit for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 2.
• P0057 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 2: Indicates a low voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 2.
• P0058 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2: Signifies a high voltage or current in the heater control circuit for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 2.
• P0059 HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 2 Sensor 1: Indicates an issue with the heater resistance of the upstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 1.
• P0060 HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 2 Sensor 2: Similar to P0059, but for the downstream O2 sensor in bank 2, sensor 2.
• P0061 HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 2 Sensor 3: Similar to P0059, but for O2 sensor bank 2, sensor 3.
• P0062 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3: Points to a problem in the heater control circuit for O2 sensor bank 2, sensor 3.
• P0063 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 3: Indicates a low voltage or current in the heater control circuit for O2 sensor bank 2, sensor 3.
• P0064 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 3: Signifies a high voltage or current in the heater control circuit for O2 sensor bank 2, sensor 3.
• P0065 Air Assisted Injector Control Range/Performance: Indicates a performance or range issue with the air-assisted injector control system.
• P0066 Air Assisted Injector Control Circuit or Circuit Low: Points to a problem or low voltage in the air-assisted injector control circuit.
• P0067 Air Assisted Injector Control Circuit High: Signifies a high voltage in the air-assisted injector control circuit.
• P0068 MAP/MAF – Throttle Position Correlation: Indicates a correlation issue between the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) or Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor readings and the throttle position sensor.
• P0069 MAP – Barometric Pressure Correlation: Signals a correlation problem between the MAP sensor and the barometric pressure sensor readings.
• P0070 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit: Points to a problem with the ambient air temperature sensor circuit.
• P0071 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Performance: Indicates a performance issue with the ambient air temperature sensor.
• P0072 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low: Signifies a low voltage in the ambient air temperature sensor circuit.
• P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High: Indicates a high voltage in the ambient air temperature sensor circuit.
• P0074 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent: Signals an intermittent issue with the ambient air temperature sensor circuit.
• P0075 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1: Points to a problem with the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0076 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 1: Indicates a low voltage in the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0077 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1: Signifies a high voltage in the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0078 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1: Points to a problem with the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0079 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 1: Indicates a low voltage in the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0080 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1: Signifies a high voltage in the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 1.
• P0081 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 2: Points to a problem with the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0082 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 2: Indicates a low voltage in the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0083 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 2: Signifies a high voltage in the intake valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0084 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 2: Points to a problem with the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0085 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 2: Indicates a low voltage in the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0086 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 2: Signifies a high voltage in the exhaust valve control solenoid circuit in bank 2.
• P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low: Indicates that the fuel pressure in the fuel rail or system is lower than expected.
• P0088 Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too High: Signals that the fuel pressure in the fuel rail or system is higher than expected.
• P0089 Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Performance: Indicates a performance issue with fuel pressure regulator 1.
• P0090 Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Control Circuit: Points to a problem with the control circuit for fuel pressure regulator 1.
• P0091 Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Control Circuit Low: Indicates a low voltage in the control circuit for fuel pressure regulator 1.
• P0092 Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Control Circuit High: Signifies a high voltage in the control circuit for fuel pressure regulator 1.
• P0093 Fuel System Leak Detected – Large Leak: Indicates a significant fuel leak in the fuel system.
• P0094 Fuel System Leak Detected – Small Leak: Signals a minor fuel leak in the fuel system.
• P0095 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit: Points to a problem with the intake air temperature sensor 2 circuit.
• P0096 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance: Indicates a performance or range issue with intake air temperature sensor 2.
• P0097 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low: Signifies a low voltage in the intake air temperature sensor 2 circuit.
• P0098 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High: Indicates a high voltage in the intake air temperature sensor 2 circuit.
• P0099 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic: Signals an intermittent or erratic signal from intake air temperature sensor 2 circuit.

What to Do When You See a Dodge OBD2 Code (P0000-P0099)

Encountering a Dodge OBD2 code from P0000 to P0099 can be concerning, but it’s important to approach the situation systematically. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Record the Code: Use an OBD2 scanner to confirm and record the exact code. Note down any other codes that may be present.
2. Understand the Code: Refer to the list above or a reliable OBD2 code database to understand the potential issue indicated by the code.
3. Visual Inspection: Check for any obvious signs of problems, such as loose gas caps, visible leaks, or damaged wiring around the affected sensors or components.
4. Consult a Professional: While this guide provides information, diagnosing and repairing OBD2 code issues often requires specialized tools and expertise. Consult a certified mechanic, especially one experienced with Dodge vehicles, for accurate diagnosis and repair.

Understanding Dodge OBD2 codes is crucial for maintaining your vehicle’s health. This guide to P0000-P0099 codes provides a solid foundation for recognizing potential issues and taking proactive steps towards resolving them, ensuring your Dodge continues to perform at its best.