Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996NEON L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONPCM RELATED TROUBLE CODE MESSAGESINTERNAL CONTROLLER FAILURE
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHC
Internal Controller Failure
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Internal Controller Failure
WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition ON
SET CONDITION
There is an EPROM sum check failure at power down.
THEORY OF OPERATION
This code indicates the EPROM memory may be corrupt.
PROBABLE CAUSES
- Failed PCM
With the ignition ON
SET CONDITION
There is an EPROM sum check failure at power down.
THEORY OF OPERATION
This code indicates the EPROM memory may be corrupt.
PROBABLE CAUSES
- Failed PCM
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.