1998-12V- Key-On-Off-etc Diagnostics

[BLUEDOT 72]

My 98-12 valve is showing an intermittent "Check Engine" light.

On an earlier post, it was suggested that I do a "key-on,key-off, 3 times and noting the "check-engine" light flashes or reading the digital Odometer, find the Diagnostic Code.



First Question-1: I can't make this work and a wondering if anyone else with the same engine can tell me what I am doing wrong or if it is just that '98-12 valve engines don't use the key on/off system?



Second Question: If the answer is that if the answer to #1 is "TOUGH LUCK--98-12 Valvers don't do it that way" and I need top buy a code reader,

does anyone have a suggestion for a code reader? JC Whitney lists an ACTRON OBD II and a EQUUS OBD II both for around $170. What advise will fit in this slot?



I truly appreciate the help. Thanks MUCH!!! Jim

 

[Cooker]

I thought the key sequence worked on a 98 12v.



It's On-Off-On-Off-On within 5 seconds or so.



Edit: I checked this link and it looks like it will not work for the 98's http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Trouble/pcm_fault_code.htm

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Your not alone mine doesn't do it either.



Jim

 

[Scollins]

Yep, just another way for DC to force you to go to the stealer! Typical... ...

 

[rrl989]

. The way to envoke the diagnostics on a 98 12v is to push in & hold the odometer reset button while turning the ignition to run position (do not engage starter), hold in reset for a few secs. , let it go and watch your dashboard do all sorts of gauge checks.



Ron