The orange check engine light is a car s way of telling you something is wrong.
Check engine light 2003 dodge ram 1500.
When retrieving dodge check engine light codes with an obd ii scan tool proceed as follows.
The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
A p0446 code with a check engine light comes on at 3 4 full tank of gas.
Why engine light comes on in 2003 dodge ram 1500.
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.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
Why engine light comes on in 2003 dodge ram 1500.
Follow scan tool manufacturer s operating instructions to access the diagnostic trouble.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
If your check engine light comes on it s best to take your vehicle to a mechanic to get it professionally diagnosed and repaired.
Here are the 10 most common issues that trigger it.
The connector may have a removable cover.
Connect scan tool to the 16 pin data link connector dlc located near the steering column.
Car complaints car problems and defect information.
The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred.
I can reset the light.
Once the obd system resets which occurs after a few drive cycles or a certain number of miles depending on the vehicle the light will come back on if the problem has not been fixed.
A flashing check engine light is your dodge ram s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
The 2003 dodge ram 1500 has 8 problems reported for check engine light is on.
The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500.
It should never be ignored.
The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the engine stalled as the check engine light illuminated.
4 7l check engine light comes on at 3 4 full tank of gas have a dodge 1500 2003 4 7l with 47000 miles.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced.
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Turn the ignition on.