Dodge Challenger P2187:  Bank 1 A/F Mixture Too Lean”

P2187 is a DTC code that can occur in the Dodge Challenger.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle. The technical definition for P2187 “System Too Lean at Idle: Bank 1”.  The code is thrown after your Challenger’s oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (usually sensor 1) has detected that the air … Read more

Dodge Challenger P2181: Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis

P2181 indicates that your Dodge Challenger has an observed cooling system temperature that is too high or too low. It will come up in the scan tool as “Cooling System Performance”. The trouble with P2181 is that by itself, it’s not narrowing much down.  There could be a problem with your Challenger’s cooling system, temperature … Read more

Dodge Challenger Overheating While Idle: Causes + Fix

There are a few reasons why your Dodge Challenger would be overheating when idling.  The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level.  This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible.  So, let’s start with what’s easy … Read more

Dodge Challenger:  P0068 MAP/MAF Throttle Position Correlation

P0068 in the Dodge Challenger is a generic OBD II code.  In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the Challenger’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more

Dodge Challenger: Engine Smoking Causes + Diagnosis

A smoking engine is a serious thing.  If your Dodge Challenger’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away.  It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your Challenger’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more

Dodge Challenger:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Dodge Challenger’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your Challenger.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more

Dodge Challenger Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Dodge Challenger is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your Challenger would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Dodge Challenger:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Dodge Challenger has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more