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P1897 Chrysler - Engine control module (ECM) - communication malfunction

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Chrysler. All interpretations of P1897

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1897 means

P1897
Engine control module (ECM) - communication malfunction Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a communication fault involving Engine control module (ECM) on the vehicle network. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1897

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

897

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1897

What does P1897 mean?

Engine control module (ECM) - communication malfunction. The control module detected a communication fault involving Engine control module (ECM) on the vehicle network. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Is P1897 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1897 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1897 at file level?

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