Dodge Challenger
Type LA
In Motortune ProNeed to read fault codes, reset the service light or check a warning lamp on your Challenger without a workshop trip? Motortune turns your iPhone and an ELM327 / OBD-II adapter into a scanner for the Dodge Challenger (type LA): it walks every control unit it can reach, names each fault in plain language, resets the service reminder and runs guided service routines. Free to scan; the one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds the write features.
Control units
Every unit the catalog lists for this model, across its model years — your car carries a subset, which the app finds when it connects. The tag says what reaches each one: Any adapter MS-CAN adapter vLinker MS Special cable
- Engine
- Chrysler PowerTech/Pentastar/World/HEMI V6/V8Any adapter
- Gearbox
- Chrysler ZF automatic transmissionAny adapter
- Electronic Shifter ModuleAny adapterActuators
- Drivetrain
- Active Damping Control ModuleAny adapter
- Drive train control moduleAny adapter
- Brakes / ABS
- ABS Bosch/Continental/Teves/TRW PowerNetAny adapterActuators
- Steering
- Electric Power Steering ModuleAny adapter
- Steering Column Control ModuleAny adapter
- Airbags
- Occupant Restraint Module (Airbag)Any adapter
- Driver assistance
- Adaptive Cruise ControlAny adapter
- Left Blind Spot Sensor (LBSS)MS-CAN adapter
- Parktronics ModuleAny adapter
- Right Blind Spot Sensor (RBSS)MS-CAN adapter
- Instrument cluster
- Instrument Panel ClusterAny adapterServiceActuators
- Body
- Body computerAny adapterActuators
- Doors
- Driver Door Module (DDM)MS-CAN adapterActuators
- Passenger Door Module (PDM)MS-CAN adapter
- Seats
- Heated Seat Module (HSM)MS-CAN adapterActuators
- Memory Seat Module Driver (MSM)MS-CAN adapter
- Climate
- HVAC (Heat, Ventillation and Air Conditioner)MS-CAN adapterActuators
- Keys & security
- Radio Frequency HUBAny adapter
- Tyre pressure
- Tire Pressure Control ModuleAny adapter
- Infotainment
- Audio AmplifierMS-CAN adapterActuators
- Integrated Center Stack (ICS)MS-CAN adapter
- Radio Navigator moduleMS-CAN adapter
- Gateway
- Security GatewayAny adapter
What you can do
- Read fault codes, every reachable unit
- Freeze frame
- Vehicle & control-unit info
- Clear fault codesPRO
- Service / oil resetPRO
- Adaptations & resetsPRO
- CalibrationsPRO
- Gearbox learnsPRO
- Brake bleedingPRO
- Actuator tests (186)PRO
- Control-unit browser, DID explorer, raw consolePRO
Service functions and actuator tests are matched to each unit’s software version when you connect, so your car may show a subset.
Adapter
16 of 26 control units — including the engine — sit on the standard OBD pins, which any ELM327 v1.5+ adapter reaches. 10 more are on the slower interior bus (MS-CAN, pins 3/11): reaching those needs an adapter with an MS-CAN transceiver, such as the OBDLink MX+ or vLinker MC+.
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Challenger — frequently asked
Does Motortune work with the Dodge Challenger?
Yes. The Dodge Challenger (type LA) is in Motortune’s catalog with 26 control units, 26 of which Motortune can reach with the right adapter. Coverage is mapped from the diagnostic catalog; try Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check on your car before relying on it.
How do I read fault codes on a Dodge Challenger?
Plug an ELM327 / OBD-II adapter into the Challenger’s diagnostic socket, switch the ignition on, and connect from Motortune on your iPhone. It walks every control unit it can reach — engine, gearbox, drivetrain, brakes / abs and more — and lists each fault in plain language with the unit that reported it. Reading codes is free; clearing them is part of the one-time Motortune Pro.
Can I reset the service light on a Challenger myself?
Yes. Motortune resets the service / oil-change reminder on the Dodge Challenger the way a workshop tester does, with a guided step-by-step sheet. The service reset is part of the one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro.
Which service functions does Motortune run on the Challenger?
Adaptations & resets, Calibrations, Gearbox learns, Brake bleeding — 13 guided routines across this model’s control units. The app confirms each unit’s software version before offering one, so what you see on your car can be a subset. Part of Pro.
What adapter do I need for the Challenger?
16 of 26 control units — including the engine — sit on the standard OBD pins, which any ELM327 v1.5+ adapter reaches. 10 more are on the slower interior bus (MS-CAN, pins 3/11): reaching those needs an adapter with an MS-CAN transceiver, such as the OBDLink MX+ or vLinker MC+.
How much does Motortune cost?
Motortune is free to download and scan. The one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds clearing codes, the service reset, service functions, actuator tests and per-unit live data. No subscription, and one purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën you own.
Motortune Pro
On the Challenger
$18.99 one-time
- ✓Service reset
- 92service functions
- 186actuator tests
- ✓Clear fault codes
Reading fault codes is free. One purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën in your garage, with Family Sharing. Try Demo mode first — no adapter needed.
Coming soon to the App StoreCoverage is mapped from a diagnostic catalog of these models and is provided as-is, with no warranty. Some cars may not respond, some features may be unavailable on your car’s software version, and some adapters may be incompatible — always confirm with Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check before relying on any result. Motortune is an independent diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Stellantis or any of its brands. Make, model and control-unit names appear here only to describe vehicle compatibility. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.