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P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Dodge Dakota’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Dodge Dakota. It indicates that your Dakota’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …

P1128 is a manufacturer-specific troubled code. In the case of the Dodge Dakota, it indicates that the engine did not enter “closed-loop” fueling on the bank 1 side. If any other codes appear with P1128, start with them since this code does NOT indicate what has caused the engine not …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Dodge Dakota. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Dodge Dakota’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Dakota’s DRL warning light is on, …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Dodge Dakota’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Dakota as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Dodge Dakota as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Dodge Dakota. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …

P0056 is a somewhat common O2 sensor-related OBD2 trouble code. It is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the Dodge Dakota as it would any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and almost never …

P0107 is a relatively common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Dodge Dakota. In plain English, it indicates that the voltage coming from the MAP sensor is below the normal operating range. P0107 Definition: MAP Sensor – Circuit Low Input It’s a generic code, so it has the …