P0204 Diagnostic and Misfire Issue in 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L Engine
I recently encountered a persistent misfire and P0204 diagnostic code on my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with the 3.3L engine. Initially, I noticed the P0304 code, which led me to inspect the injector wiring harness. I found burnt wires at the connector causing a misfire. After replacing the original Dorman injector harness with a brand-new one, the P0304 code disappeared, but a new P020-4 code appeared—alongside continued engine misfires. I replaced the spark plugs as well, but the P0204 code remains and the misfire persists. When I inserted a noid light into the #4 injector connector, there was no signal flash, indicating no power or pulse from the PCM to the injector. To troubleshoot further, I disconnected both connectors of the new injector harness from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and performed an ohm test between the fuel rail side of the #4 injector wire and the PCM connector. The resistance reading was within specifications, suggesting a good electrical path. Based on this, I suspect that the original faulty wiring may have caused a short or ground fault in the #4 injector circuit, potentially damaging the PCM's driver circuit for that specific injector. My current hypothesis is that the PCM has sustained internal damage to its #4 injector control circuit due to the prior electrical fault.
To verify if the PCM's driver circuit is functional, test for 12V supply and signal through the noid light from the injector connector directly to the PCM. If no signal is detected, it may indicate a faulty or damaged PCM driver circuit—especially in the #4 injector channel.