I asked the owner to try the key on/off trick and he said nothing was displayed. Anyone know if the 2006 had this feature or not?

Thanks for the heads up, I was thinking the same, maybe a simple sensor. Any recommendations on a code reader that you know works with Dodge? I checked out Amazon and there are tons, but some reviews seem hit and miss with Dodge.

 

Any OBD2 reader should work. All OBD2 systems are the same, regardless of manufacturer. If some don't work, it's probably more the fault of the reader, not the vehicle. Personally, I have a cheap no-name brand one that I carry in the trunk if I ever run into anyone needing a code read and at home I have a pretty expensive Actron unit that will also allow me to record/trend data, see live data, thart works on both OBD1 and OBD2 vehicles. All depends on your needs.

You really can't go wrong with something like this:


If it does not work, send it back.

 

I've got a V6 05 Quad with 118000 miles on it. Keep up on the maintenance and it'll last. Only major problem was the aforementioned front end which I was replacing anyway with my drop.

 

So the owner tried the On-Off-On-Off-On trick a few times with no success. I was up there this weekend helping out with something and I tried it as well with no luck. Is there another trick that can be used, thought I read something about holding the trip button down?

Also, the owner borrowed a higher end OBDII reader from his friend and the truck did not connect or give any info. The reader is one that the guy he borrowed it from uses to reload his car and change things up so I know its a decent reader. Although he told him that it hasn't worked on all cars.

I bought a Wifi one (Bought for my car) that I owned in the past but stopped working, figure i'll give that a try. I also read that Auto Zone will let you use a code reader, or they will come outside and read them for you. That may be my best bet if I can't get the reader I am buying to work.

Makes sense. My guess is it can't be anything major since the truck runs beautifully and always has, but we will find out.


Thanks for the heads up, more confidence that the mileage shouldn't be an issue. The owner told me he had to check his receipts but that he may have redone suspension related parts last year, he couldn't remember since he has a few cars/trucks. It was done by the dealer way back, so it would be nice if he just redid it so i'll know I can get some good life out of it

Good plan. Even though I bought the Wifi one to work with my phone for my car (Unrelated to the truck), I might try that $16 one you listed, seems like a no brainer, especially if you are using it successfully with a Dodge. Thanks for the recommendation!

Looks like I'll probably be getting the truck at the end of this week if all goes to plan.