Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
- If the PCM was replaced and not programmed this DTC will set.
- With a scan tool clear DTCs.
Has the PCM been replaced on this vehicle?
Yes
- Program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the correct software.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 2
- DOWNLOAD FAILED
- If the vehicle lost battery power or the scan tool was disconnected during programming, this DTC will set.
Was a software download interrupted during the download process?
Yes
- Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- If the vehicle lost battery power or the scan tool was disconnected during programming, this DTC will set.
- UNAPPROVED SOFTWARE INSTALLED
- Unapproved software programmed into the Powertrain Control Module is not a warrantable repair.
If tests one and two do not apply, the vehicle has been programmed with unapproved software.
Yes
- Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with the correct software.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Unapproved software programmed into the Powertrain Control Module is not a warrantable repair.