Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 2.2L: Introduction

1990 Dodge and Ram Shadow ES, 2D Hatchback, 2.2 CSECTION Introduction

If no faults were found while performing BASIC TESTING , proceed with ENTERING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS in this article. If no fault codes or only pass codes are present, proceed to H - TESTING W/O CODES article for diagnosis by symptom (i.e. ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.).

VEHICLE BODY IDENTIFICATION

Model Name (1) Body Type
Daytona AG
LeBaron Convertible & LeBaron Coupe AJ
Horizon & Omni AL
Shadow & Sundance AP
(1) Some trouble shooting charts refer to body type without the "A" prefix.
RENDER: 1.0x

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