Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INITIALIZE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record on the repair order.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
NOTE:When performing the ABS Initialization routine, the vehicle temperature must be above 10°C (50°F).
- Initialize the ABS Module, Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Park the vehicle.
Was the ABS Module initialization successful?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS Module Initialization routine again, if still unsuccessful. Go To 3
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35 km/h (9 and 22 mph).
- Park the vehicle.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Test complete.
- STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Steering Angle Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35 km/h (9 and 22 mph).
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test complete.