It is under the hood, along the harness on the top of the firewall.
The diagnostic connector is under the dash on the driver side.
The diagnostic connector is along the wiring harness, under the hood, on the passenger side firewall.The diagnostic connector is along the wiring harness, under the hood, on the passenger side firewall.
near the hood opener
The diagnostic connector is under the hood. It is located along the engine wiring harness.
under dash, below steering wheel
The engine computer is the voltage regulator.
You need to have a diagnostic meter to read the codes, then book to tell you what they mean.
The voltage regulator is not in the alternator. The engine computer is the voltage regulator on a 1996 Dodge Dakota.
Diagnostic codes are generated by your on-board computer. They tell you what problems the computer has identified with your engine. The codes are numbers. The code numbers are read by an instrument that plugs into a special jack under the dash. Auto parts stores often will check your diagnostic codes for free, or you can have your dealer do it.
With a factory alternator the engine computer is the regulator.
If the check engine light is blinking on your 2005 Dodge Stratus, you most likely have a sensor that is damaged or requires replacement. You can check this by accessing the diagnostic computer at the dealership.
The engine computer is also the alternator regulator.