If the MIL is lit, there are most certainly going to be error codes. You can retrieve the codes using the key on-off-on-off-on method, being sure to observe the odometer closely (the codes will read out there.) Many have written about this process; I won't repeat it, but will instead refer you to Allpar.com, which has good write-ups on it. It also has the list of codes and their meanings.
For your Intrepid, the inexpensive (<$150) code readers are a waste of money, since you will have access to all of the OBD-II codes via the key-switch method outlined above. If you have a few hundred dollars to spend, one of the laptop-based code readers with the requisite add-on Chrysler module will be a better investment, but only if you will require access to the Chrysler-specific codes and plan to do in-depth troubleshooting. In my experience, when you aren't experiencing actual driveability symptoms, the most likely suspect causing an MIL light is the fuel vapor recovery system, which encompasses several components which may develop leaks, resulting in a setting of an error code. Make sure your gas cap is nice and tight. --Geoff On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Jay Phillips <[email protected]>wrote: > Hi Group, > > Here again with another question about our car. It now has approx. > 93,000 miles and the "Malfunction Indicator Light" has illuminated, > and stays on....not flashing. > > We immediately referenced the Owner's Manual where it sorta, kinda > explained it's function. It almost made us feel that the light was no > big deal unless it was flashing....and to continue to drive the car > for several "typical driving cycles". (Whatever that is!) > > Is there a way to check if there are currently any error or issue codes? > > I have seen and used the plug-in decoder / scanner things that allow > you to see blinking light codes. Is that what I will need to purchase > to check for codes? > > Thanks, > Jay > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> > Subscribe: <mailto://[email protected]> > Unsubscribe: <mailto://[email protected]> > Moderator: <mailto://[email protected]>Yahoo! Groups > Links > > > > -- --Geoff Cell: (313)506-7295 Sterling Heights CERT '04 Grand Cherokee | '05 Town & Country http://www.moparmailinglist.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[email protected]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[email protected]> Moderator: <mailto://[email protected]>Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
