Chrysler 61 BARO Read Solenoid Circuit
How to read it
Code 61 reads as 6 flashes, 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.
New to flash codes? The How to Read Chrysler OBD-I Codes with the Key Cycle walks through the test and what the numbers mean. The general OBD-I guide covers the rest.
What does Chrysler code 61 mean?
BARO Read Solenoid Circuit
Common causes of 61
- Failed barometric read solenoid
- Open or shorted BARO read solenoid wiring
- Cracked or disconnected vacuum line to the solenoid
- Faulty solenoid driver in the controller
- On some models a torque decrease or transaxle control signal fault sets this same code
How to fix 61
- Inspect the BARO read solenoid and its vacuum lines
- Test the solenoid coil resistance and check it clicks with power
- Check the wiring and connector for opens and shorts
- Test the torque decrease or transaxle control signal on models that share this code
- Replace the solenoid only if it fails tests
- Clear the code and retest
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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