Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, erase DTC's.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
4. With the scan tool, select View DTC's.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
  - Perform the ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION . ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Inspect the Wheel Speed Sensor for proper mounting.
3. Inspect the Wheel Speed Sensor harness and connector.
4. Inspect the Wheel Speed Sensor for excessive debris on the sensor.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Measuring Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply Circuit Voltage
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1. Disconnect the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Measure the voltage between the (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 10 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Go To 6.
(B9) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Measuring Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply Circuit Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. Measure the voltage of the (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit at the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5.
(B8) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 3: Checking Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit and ground.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
(B9) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit and ground.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7.
  No
  - Repair the (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
(B9) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 5: Checking Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply Circuit For An Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit between the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector and the ABS harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8.
  No
  - Repair the open (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
(B8) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 6: Checking Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Circuit For An Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit between the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector and the ABS harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 9.
  No
  - Repair the open (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
(B8) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 7: Checking Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage of the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit at the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 10.
(B9) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (B8) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Fig 8: Checking Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply Circuit For A Short To The Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Measure the resistance between the (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit and the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit at the ABS Module harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair (B9) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply circuit for a short to the (B8) Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal circuit.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Antilock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .