There is a factory service bulletin for the following models:
1996-1997 Ram Van
1996-1997 Dakota
1996-1997 Ram Truck
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GASOLINE ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A customer may experience a MIL (Check Engine Lamp) illumination due to an erroneous DTC P1398 - No Crank Sensor Learn. This DTC may also be displayed as a $BA - Adaptive Numerator at Limit. This condition may be caused by a momentary drop in the supply voltage to the powertrain control module.
This condition may occur when a normal, or higher, electrical load is applied to the battery. A momentary drop in the supply voltage to the PCM may be caused by a marginal battery or poor electrical connections from the battery to the PCM. The condition may be further aggravated by cold ambient temperatures or when the vehicle has been left unused for an extended period of time.
Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
The cost to diagnose the P1398 Dodge code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected the actual crank sensor position does not agree with the expect crank sensor position.
With the engine running, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects that the Actual Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor signal level disagreed with the Expected CKP sensor signal level.
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