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Dodge P1626

00 Park Pawl Motor Stuck, P1625-00 Park Pawl System Failure. Discussion: This condition may appear when the shift selection is being attemp

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an authorized Dodge service provider for diagnosis. Verified manufacturer communications address P1626-00 for applicable vehicles.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P1626-00 is identified in verified Dodge service communications as “Park Pawl Motor Stuck.” It is documented for U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. Official communications associate it with MIL illumination and a wrench icon; some related communications also list P1625-00 Park Pawl System Failure and P1E18-00 Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance.

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1. What does P1626 mean?

P1626-00 is identified in verified Dodge service communications as “Park Pawl Motor Stuck.” It is documented for U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. Official communications associate it with MIL illumination and a wrench icon; some related communications also list P1625-00 Park Pawl System Failure and P1E18-00 Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance.

2. Technical explanation

The verified diagnostic meaning for P1626-00 is Park Pawl Motor Stuck. NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications describe a condition that may appear when shift selection is being attempted, but the supplied evidence does not include the rest of that discussion or establish a specific root cause, diagnostic procedure, or repair.

3. What system is affected?

Park pawl system / park pawl motor. The supplied evidence also references electronic park performance in association with P1E18-00.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
  • Wrench icon illuminated on the instrument cluster.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange professional diagnosis by an authorized Dodge service provider, particularly if the MIL or wrench icon is illuminated.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or park-pawl-system repair procedures yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A qualified technician can confirm whether P1626-00 is stored and assess the vehicle using applicable Dodge service information.
  2. The supplied evidence does not establish owner-performed troubleshooting steps.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Dodge service provider for diagnosis. Verified manufacturer communications address P1626-00 for applicable vehicles.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm the presence of P1626-00 Park Pawl Motor Stuck.
  • Check for associated codes identified in verified communications, including P1625-00 and P1E18-00 when applicable.
  • Follow the applicable Dodge manufacturer communication and service information. Further specific checks are not established by the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012272, bulletin 08-264-24, published December 28, 2024.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012273, bulletin 08-265-24, published December 28, 2024.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012281, bulletin 08-269-24, published December 28, 2024.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012283, bulletin 08-270-24, published December 28, 2024.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11013518, bulletin 08-021-25, published January 29, 2025; later revisions include 08-021-25 REV. A, REV. B, and REV. C.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11013524, bulletin 08-023-25, published January 29, 2025; later revisions include 08-023-25 REV. A and REV. C.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11013534, bulletin 08-024-25, published January 29, 2025; later revision includes 08-024-25 REV. C.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11013546, bulletin 08-027-25, published January 29, 2025; later revisions include 08-027-25 REV. A and REV. C.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015874, bulletin 08-070-25, published March 20, 2025; later revision includes 08-070-25 REV. B.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015901, bulletin 08-079-25, published March 20, 2025.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015931, bulletin 08-080-25, published March 20, 2025.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications 11020091 and 11024575, bulletin S2508000050 REV. B/REV. C, list P1626-00 together with P1625-00 and P1E18-00.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified sources are NHTSA-hosted Dodge manufacturer communications. Applicability supplied for this diagnostic is U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger. Reference: NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF 11024575 (S2508000050 REV. C): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11024575-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Dodge code P1626-00 mean?

Verified Dodge communications identify P1626-00 as Park Pawl Motor Stuck.

What warning indications are documented with P1626-00?

Verified communications document MIL illumination and a wrench icon on the instrument cluster.

Which vehicles are supported by the supplied applicability evidence?

U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Is it safe to drive or charge with P1626-00?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is P1626-00 linked with other codes?

Some verified manufacturer communications list P1625-00 Park Pawl System Failure and P1E18-00 Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance with P1626-00.

20. Sources & verification

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