Dodge/Ram Diesel Tech Discussions on all generations of Cummins Diesel powered Rams plus the new Eco Diesel

Clear codes? P2609

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-06-2014, 11:38 AM
7lazy77's Avatar
7lazy77
7lazy77 is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Clear codes? P2609

Tried searching, but for some reason (probably my own) I couldn't come up with anything on how to clear the codes on a 4th gen truck. Do I just disconnect the 2 ground cables for 5 minutes trick?
I am getting a P2609 Generic code (Intake Air Heater System Performance). After a little research on the code, I am going to check & clean all connections & would like to see if it still throws the same code.
 

Last edited by 7lazy77; 05-06-2014 at 11:58 AM.
  #2  
Old 05-06-2014, 06:12 PM
bluebeast1562's Avatar
bluebeast1562
bluebeast1562 is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Clarksville, TN
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Clear Codes?

Not really sure if disconnecting the battery cables will help, I know that if you take to Autozone or Advanced Auto and they run the scan tool, they will not clear the codes for you however, when I asked about it a while ago, they said "Here, see this button, press it and it will clear the codes" all while they looked away.
 
  #3  
Old 05-06-2014, 06:33 PM
Greatrack2012's Avatar
Greatrack2012
Greatrack2012 is offline
Professional
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What I Did for my Dakota was, run the code reader to clear the the check engine light. Then disconnected the battery for maybe a 1 min then hooked it back up. Should work for your truck.
 
  #4  
Old 05-06-2014, 08:22 PM
TNtech's Avatar
TNtech
TNtech is offline
Site Moderator-Dodge Tech
Dodge Forum Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Posts: 3,725
Received 18 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

That DTC is probably erroneous. There was a STAR case where it stated they were developing a software update for overly sensitive diagnostics. It was not dated, so you may want to check with the dealer and see if there is a flash available on the scan tool.


TSB 18-005-13 was the latest mentioned for the flash.




I'm going to move your thread to the Diesel truck section, as that is a Cummins DTC and I assume you have a 2500 ?


Belated Welcome to Dodge Forum, BTW
 

Last edited by TNtech; 05-06-2014 at 08:25 PM.
  #5  
Old 05-07-2014, 12:23 AM
7lazy77's Avatar
7lazy77
7lazy77 is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks for the information....and yes, it is a CTD 3500.
 
  #6  
Old 05-07-2014, 11:39 AM
Jigabop's Avatar
Jigabop
Jigabop is offline
Champion
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Renton, WA
Posts: 3,065
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

disconnecting battery cables isn't going to clear any codes. This isn't the 80's or early 90's lol. ECM's these days store everything to non-volatile memory. kinda like your computer saves things on its hard drive...it isn't going to lose that memory when you take power away...
 



Quick Reply: Clear codes? P2609



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:43 PM.