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Old 08-11-2008, 12:55 PM
dodger
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Default Re: dash light stays on

On Aug 11, 6:17*am, "maxpower" <gjbeas...@comcast.net> wrote:
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> > "dodger" <milwhee...@yahoo.ca> wrote in message

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> > > I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 Litre. Just a few hours ago I
> > > noticed a dash light staying on.....its called a malfunction indicator
> > > light and the symbol looks like an engine. It is situated beside the
> > > turn indicator light on the right side of the dash above the main
> > > cluster. I read on the internet that the "code" for the problem could
> > > be found by switching the key off and on several times, which I did,
> > > and found the code to be P0205. That apparently translates to
> > > "injector circuit malfunction"............A neighbour said that COULD
> > > mean a bad plug wire.
> > > Does anyone reading this have any experience with such an issue and is
> > > there any way to more exactly pinpoint what P0205 relates to?
> > > Any advice would be appreciated.

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> > You mention nothing about the way the engine is running. With a fault code
> > like that you would get a noticeable drivability condition. No it would

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> > be related to a plug or plug wire. Possible #5 injector, Pcm or wiring
> > issues. A diag test with a DVOM will be needed to diagnose this problem..

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> > Glenn Beasley
> > Chrysler Tech

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> Hello again...The vehicle doesn't seem to be running particularly
> rough... .....how much money might we be talking with respect to a
> failty injector (or wire???)...ballpark of course.\dodger
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> Take it to a shop that has the shop manuals with wiring diagrams. You will
> probably pay an hr to check it out and that should be a very easy test todo
> in order to find the problem. Since you know the problem is with the #5
> injector all you do is check for 12 volts coming from the ASD and a ground
> going to the PCM.If the vehicle still falls within the 7/70 federal emission
> the labor and PCM would be free to you. (assuming the dealer did the repair)
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Hello again...I was on my way this morning to a service centre when
the light went out and stayed out. I guess i'll play it by ear for a
day or so and see iif it stays out (I HOPE)!!
Dodger
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