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.
- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid and this DTC may set while driving under severe load conditions.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
- Start Engine.
- With the scan tool, read and record DTCs and monitor ESP Torque Request status.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCS
- With the scan tool, read and record Powertrain DTCs.
Were any Powertrain related DTCs found?
Yes
- For 3.0L, refer to 3.0L DIESEL - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX - 1500 . For 3.6L, refer to 3.6L - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX - 1500 . For 5.7L, refer to 5.7L - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX - 1500 and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 3
- With the scan tool, read and record Powertrain DTCs.
- ESP TORQUE REQUEST SIGNAL
- Engine started.
- With the scan tool, read the Allow ESP Torque Request status bit.
Was the Allow ESP Torque Request showing NOT set?
Yes
- Replace the Powertrain Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. For 3.0L, refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST . For 3.6L, refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . For 5.7L, refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brake Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .