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I'm sure the answer to this applies to many models of Dodge and probably Chrysler, Jeep, and Plymouth, too.

I found the answer for newer (2001 Ram truck) vehicles but nothing I've found works on my van. The solutions I tried were:

  1. Press trip meter button to show trip mileage, then turn ignition on, off, on, off, on and leave it.
  2. Press trip meter button and hold for 10 seconds while ignition on then ignition off, on, off, on and leave it.
  3. Ignition on and wait, then ignition off, on, off, on and wait.

With all these solutions nothing is shown on the trip meter, no lights blink in anyway different then a normal ignition on without toggling on and off.

How do I get the P codes?

My check engine light is on (the malfunction indicator lamp/light or mil as some call it). The light remains on after starting and stays on while driving... it's always on when the ignition is on.

Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
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The diagnostic systems in cars get upgraded every few years. It wasn't until the early 2000's that car manufacturers really started to integrate ways of displaying diagnostic info without an OBD scanner.

Typically if it is not included in the shop manual it is not a feature on that car. Your best bet is to go to the local autoparts store or shop and have them read it for you for free. Also recommend getting one online for $15 as you never know when it will come in handy.

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