Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- OTHER RELATED DTCS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Were there any DTCs present for the EGR System, DEF Injector, NOx Sensors, DEF Pump Assembly or DEF Dosing Control Unit?
Yes
- If this DTC is present along with any DEF Injector, NOx Sensors, DEF Pump Assembly or DEF Dosing Control Unit, repair those DTCs before proceeding.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 2.
- CHECK THE EGR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect the entire EGR system for soot streaking indicating a leak.
Were there any leaks found in the EGR system?
Yes
- Repair the EGR system in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 3.
- CHECK FOR CYLINDER MISFIRE
- Start the engine.
- With the scan tool, navigate to Systems Tests, and perform the Injector Kill system test.
Were any cylinders found to be faulty or low?
Yes
- Perform the CHECKING ENGINE MISFIRE / RUNS ROUGH / PERFORMANCE TEST diagnostic procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing , 6.7L .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 4.
- CHECK THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE
- Perform the CHECKING ENGINE MISFIRE / RUNS ROUGH / PERFORMANCE TEST diagnostic procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing , 6.7L
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Were any problems found?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Replace the DEF Injector in accordance with the service information. Refer to INJECTOR, Diesel Exhaust Fluid , Removal .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- Perform the CHECKING ENGINE MISFIRE / RUNS ROUGH / PERFORMANCE TEST diagnostic procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing , 6.7L
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