Help with Error Code 11, '96 dodge van

Hello,

I have a 1996 Dodge B2500 Conversion van with 5.9 liter. This engine was
replaced with a rebuild in the summer of 2004 after slipping a rod
bearing. I done a complete tuneup on it about a month ago (plugs, wires,
cap, rotor, & coil). I was hoping this would solve the Code 11 problem.

I use the van to tow a camper. This check engine light problem only
comes on after the van is warm, under load of the camper, overdrive off,
and high RPMs when pulling up a hill. I notice no change in engine power
or performance. A search on the Internet indicates that a code 11 either
is not normally recorded or will cause the engine to die. The engine has
never died. Normally the check engine light goes away after the engine
has been off over night.

Any ideas?

Thank you,
Fred

 

You sure it is a code 11? that's a distributor reference signal if im not
mistaken and normally when you get that its a no start condition or cutting
off while driving, recheck the count

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

I will check again but I've checked it four times at two different
occurrences and it was 11.

Thanks,
Fred

 

hmm going up hill under load i would bet the sync signal needs some tweaking

 

Been awhile since I worked for Dodge but if I'm not mistaken that would give
you a drivability problem, loss of power and possibly severe pinging, I
thoought the OP said no other problems noted????

 

i have heard the same complaint before and since he put a motor in he has no way
to do it without a hi end scan tool me thinking outloud
max i leaving my dealer going after market less hours on site and more pay guy
said it took 3 months to find a tech
bastards just keep getting more greedy and more greedy
do u know under the new overtime laws we are now allowed to collect overtime

 

I used to use the volt meter to index the distributor on those trucks.....Im
sure it all depends on what state you live in with that overtime thing and
not by hours turned but how many clock hrs.
I thought about going independent but Im still doing pretty good where I
work.
Chrysler and Im sure the other manufactures are going to be hurting in a few
more years with the way they are paying warranty., they cant keep the
technicians in the shop becuase of that. The bad thing is, it will start to
funnel down to repairs and then the customers, its going to be a joke The
dealer cant find anyone any techs now, we are about 6 short

 

Well we know the obvious answer to that - the dealers are going to have to
do more out-of-warranty repair work.

Ted