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.
- ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
If there are any DTCs present for the Boost Pressure Sensor or EGR Temperature Sensor, perform the diagnostics for those DTCs before proceeding with this test procedure.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record all Freeze frame data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 30 seconds.
- Start the vehicle. It may be necessary to drive vehicle to reset DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC reset?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L .
- CHECK THE EGR CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the EGR Valve harness connector.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K682) EGR Control 1 circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K684) EGR Control 2 circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K686) EGR Control 3 circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms for each circuit?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Repair the open or high resistance in the circuit that measured above 5.0 Ohms.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- CHECK THE EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (K683) EGR Position Signal 1 circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K685) EGR Position Signal 2 circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K687) EGR Position Signal 3 circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms for each circuit?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Repair the open or high resistance in the circuit that measured above 5.0 Ohms.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- CLEAN THE EGR VALVE
- Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Remove and clean the EGR Valve in accordance with the service information. Refer to VALVE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), 6.7L , Cleaning .
- Reconnect the EGR Valve harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 75 seconds.
- Start the vehicle. It may be necessary to drive vehicle to reset DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 5.
No
- Repair complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- REPLACE THE EGR VALVE
- Replace the EGR Valve in accordance with the service information. Refer to VALVE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), 6.7L , RemovalVALVE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), 3.7L , RemovalVALVE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), 4.7L , RemovalVALVE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), 5.7L , Removal .
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 75 seconds.
- Start the vehicle. It may be necessary to drive vehicle to reset DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, Powertrain Control , RemovalMODULE, Powertrain Control, 6.7L Diesel [ETJ] , Removal .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Repair complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .