dash light stays on

On Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:08:19 -0700 (PDT), dodger <milwheel03 RemoveThis @yahoo.ca> wrote:

>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.

I think it's unlikely that code would translate to a faulty plug wire. More
likely a wire to one of your injectors has failed open-circuit - or the
injector itself has failed - or the ECU has bitten the dust.

Is the engine running rough (loping or misfiring?)
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"dodger" <milwheel03 DeleteThis @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.
>

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 not
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.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech
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"maxpower" <gjbeasley.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message A diag test with a
DVOM will be needed to diagnose this problem.


In other words, get an estimate for the diagnostic, or prepare to go home
with an empty wallet.
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"dodger" <milwheel03.DeleteThis@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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..how much money might we be talking with respect to a
failty injector (or wire???)...ballpark of course.\dodger


It depends on whether your local garage is run by Dr. Goodwrench, or Dr.
Goodshaft. Get an estimate in writing first.
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On Aug 11, 6:17 am, "maxpower" <gjbeas....DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote:
> "dodger" <milwhee....DeleteThis@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> On Aug 10, 9:52 pm, "maxpower" <gjbeas....DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote:
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> > "dodger" <milwhee....DeleteThis@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> >news:7084e72d-bb67-4a8a-8f1e-5b6c2f473106@x35g2000hsb.googlegroups.com....
>
> > > 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.
>
> > 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
> not
> > 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..
>
> > Glenn Beasley
> > Chrysler Tech
>
> 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
>
> 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 to do
> 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)
>
> Glenn- Hide quoted text -
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> - Show quoted text -

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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"dodger" <milwheel03.TakeThisOut@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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On Aug 10, 9:52 pm, "maxpower" <gjbeas....TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote:
> "dodger" <milwhee....TakeThisOut@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> news:7084e72d-bb67-4a8a-8f1e-5b6c2f473106@x35g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>
> > 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.
>
> 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
not
> 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.
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech

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

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 to do
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)

Glenn
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I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with a 3.3L and have a similar
problem. The difference is mine is code p0202, which is injector
circuit malfunction #2. It runs rough.
My question is this, can I disconnect the wiring from each injector to
see if it changes the idle. If I find one that does not change the
idle, and I test it with a noid light to make sure it getting the
proper signals, does this mean the injector needs replaced?

Terry
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On Aug 19, 8:58 am, tsm... RemoveThis @usd252.org wrote:
> I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with a 3.3L and have a similar
> problem.  The difference is mine is code p0202, which is injector
> circuit malfunction #2.  It runs rough.
> My question is this, can I disconnect the wiring from each injector to
> see if it changes the idle.  If I find one that does not change the
> idle, and I test it with a noid light to make sure it getting the
> proper signals, does this mean the injector needs replaced?
>
> Terry

I also have other codes that come up P0122, P0123, and P1478. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.

Terry
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On Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:52:25 -0700, tsmith wrote:

> I also have other codes that come up P0122, P0123, and P1478. Any help
> would be greatly appreciated.

JFGI.


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<tsmith.RemoveThis@usd252.org> wrote in message
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>
>
> I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with a 3.3L and have a similar
> problem. The difference is mine is code p0202, which is injector
> circuit malfunction #2. It runs rough.
> My question is this, can I disconnect the wiring from each injector to
> see if it changes the idle. If I find one that does not change the
> idle, and I test it with a noid light to make sure it getting the
> proper signals, does this mean the injector needs replaced?
>
> Terry

Why multiple post on the same problem??????
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