Can we read the check engine codes without a code scanner on a 2012 Ram 2500?
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Can we read the check engine codes without a code scanner on a 2012 Ram 2500?
So I just bought a used 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 (2WD, Auto, 5.7L) from a local Dodge dealer the day before yesterday. I had the truck home for ONE DAY and the check engine light came on. Just took a casual drive to pickup a pizza last night and when I got back in to drive home with my pizza I noticed my check engine light was on.
The truck is at 75,000 miles and shows a little over 2000 hours on the engine. It did not seem to be running weird or anything on the ride home. Oil looks like new and air filter looked new as well. Checked my radiator fluid and I saw some chunks of gel in the cap area so wondering if a coolant line might have gotten clogged up or fluid just needs to be changed. Could that throw a code?
I had seen before on the older Dodges that you can check your engine codes using the console in the cab with no scanner/code reader thing. Is that possible on the newer trucks like my 2012. Any suggestions? I am all ears here. I love the truck but this is pretty concerning to have it throw a code the very first day.
The truck is at 75,000 miles and shows a little over 2000 hours on the engine. It did not seem to be running weird or anything on the ride home. Oil looks like new and air filter looked new as well. Checked my radiator fluid and I saw some chunks of gel in the cap area so wondering if a coolant line might have gotten clogged up or fluid just needs to be changed. Could that throw a code?
I had seen before on the older Dodges that you can check your engine codes using the console in the cab with no scanner/code reader thing. Is that possible on the newer trucks like my 2012. Any suggestions? I am all ears here. I love the truck but this is pretty concerning to have it throw a code the very first day.
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Order the code reader now so the next time you get a CEL you'll know right away. Some CELs you can live with, some you need to stop driving to avoid a larger, costly problem. If you can't read the code you won't know.
It's also cheap insurance from getting scammed. Example: Being told you need new Cats at the tune of about $1200 parts and labor when the problem is a $30 sensor...
It's also cheap insurance from getting scammed. Example: Being told you need new Cats at the tune of about $1200 parts and labor when the problem is a $30 sensor...
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So the dealer just let me know they have it fixed. Said it was a clogged sensor in the fuel system and it should be all fine now. Glad to hear i am getting it back right away. Just hope this fix is a good long lasting one. Will buy a reader next time it happens. Thanks guys.
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Order the code reader now so the next time you get a CEL you'll know right away. Some CELs you can live with, some you need to stop driving to avoid a larger, costly problem. If you can't read the code you won't know.
It's also cheap insurance from getting scammed. Example: Being told you need new Cats at the tune of about $1200 parts and labor when the problem is a $30 sensor...
It's also cheap insurance from getting scammed. Example: Being told you need new Cats at the tune of about $1200 parts and labor when the problem is a $30 sensor...
Yup, this is what I use along with an app on my phone:
Amazon.com : Professional Diagnostic Tool OBD2 OBD-II ELM327 ELM 327 V1.5 Bluetooth Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner Works On Android : Automotive Electronic Security Products : Car Electronics
App for phone, laptops, etc
http://www.obdautodoctor.com/
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Yup, this is what I use along with an app on my phone:
Amazon.com : Professional Diagnostic Tool OBD2 OBD-II ELM327 ELM 327 V1.5 Bluetooth Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner Works On Android : Automotive Electronic Security Products : Car Electronics
App for phone, laptops, etc
http://www.obdautodoctor.com/
Amazon.com : Professional Diagnostic Tool OBD2 OBD-II ELM327 ELM 327 V1.5 Bluetooth Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner Works On Android : Automotive Electronic Security Products : Car Electronics
App for phone, laptops, etc
http://www.obdautodoctor.com/
Thank you. I will check that out.