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Trouble Codes, 97 Caravan; Can I Reset Without a Scanner?

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Old 08-16-2007, 09:32 PM
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Default Trouble Codes, 97 Caravan; Can I Reset Without a Scanner?

The following question must have been asked many times but I could not find an answer by searching this forum.

Is there any way that I can reset them if I do not have a scanner?

I can read trouble codes by watching the Service Engine Now light blink.


 
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disconnect battery neg. terminal.. and then turn key on... leave for about 10-20 min.. shut key off.. hook up batt. and it should be off... always worked for mine... other than that.. u can pick up a cheap obdII scanner now for like 40 bucks
 
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Default RE: Trouble Codes, 97 Caravan; Can I Reset Without a Scanner?

Thank you for your reply.

The Haynes manual for the 96 through 200 Caravan says, on page 6-6, under Clearing Codes, that if the battery is disconnected to clear codes, operating parameters will be erased and the engine will run rough for a time until the Power Control Module relearns the parameters.

Have you experienced that effect?

 
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I've had to disconnect the battery many times for various reasons, and the engine and trans do operate a bit differently for just a few miles, but I wouldn't call it rough by any means, and it learns so quickly that you'll forget about it in a minute or two.
 



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