Chrysler 11 Distributor Reference Signal Circuit

How to read it

Code 11 reads as 1 flash, pause, 1 flash on the check-engine light. Cycle the ignition key on, off, on, off, then leave it on with the engine off, and count the flashes on the power loss or check-engine light.

What does Chrysler code 11 mean?

Distributor Reference Signal Circuit

Common causes of 11

• Failed distributor pickup coil or stator assembly
• Open or shorted distributor reference wire to the controller
• Corroded or loose distributor connector
• Normal marker when the engine has not been cranked since the battery was disconnected

How to fix 11

1. Do not replace parts if code 11 appears with the key on and the engine off since it marks the start of the readout
2. Cycle the ignition key on and off to flash the codes and count the Check Engine light
3. Crank the engine and recheck for code 11 before any diagnosis
4. Inspect the distributor pickup wiring and connector for opens and corrosion
5. Test the pickup coil signal while cranking per the service manual
6. Clear the codes and retest after the engine starts and runs

Sources and review

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• Chrysler OBD-I trouble codes, model and year page

  live reference page (troublecodes.net)

  Supports: code identity and Chrysler meaning

  Fetched directly from the linked model page. Single publisher, so the record is qualified, not verified. Causes and check order are curator-written from the circuit the code names.

• Chrysler OBD-I trouble codes, model and year page

  live reference page (troublecodes.net)

  Supports: code identity and Chrysler meaning

  Fetched directly from the linked model page. Single publisher, so the record is qualified, not verified. Causes and check order are curator-written from the circuit the code names.

Last updated 2026-10-10.

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