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.
- READ AND RECORD DTCS - CHECK FOR THE DTC NOTE:
If DTCs P0192, P0193, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, or P0306 are present, repair those DTCs before proceeding with this one.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
- For future reference, with the scan tool, run and save a vehicle Scan Report and all related recorded data.
- Using the When Monitored and Set Conditions above and recorded data, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC Active or Pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the valve cover and check for loose valve cover harness wires at the injector terminals for the injector experiencing the DTCNOTE:
The injector terminal nuts should be torqued to 1.5 Nm (13.0 in-lbs). Be very careful not to overtighten these nuts as damage to fuel injector will occur.
Were any of the injector terminal nuts loose?
Yes
- Torque the loose injector terminal nuts to 1.5 Nm (13.0 in-lbs).
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE FUEL INJECTOR PERFORMANCE
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- With scan tool, verify fuel level is above 15%. If not, add fuel, go to 3.
- Start engine and operate vehicle until coolant temperature is above 140 degrees Fahrenheit.NOTE:
It is important that the conditions in steps 2 and 3 are met for the test to function properly.
- Operate vehicle at 50 mph and perform a zero fueling event (decel condition for 10 seconds, with foot off of accelerator pedal). Repeat 3-5 times.
- With the scan tool, check for DTCs.
Did the injector performance DTC return for the suspect injector and high pressure connector?
Yes
- Replace the Fuel Injector and high pressure connector in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .