Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DTC STATUS IS ACTIVE NOTE:
The vehicle must remain stationary for 20 minutes before proceeding with this diagnostic procedure.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record TPM Module DTC's.
- Test drive the vehicle at a speed greater than 24 km/h (15 mph) for 10 minutes in order to receive TPM Sensor data and allow for the system to update.
- With the scan tool, erase stored TPM Module DTC's.
- With the scan tool, select View DTC's in the TPM Module.
Is the DTC status Active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Go To 3.
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) MODULE INTERFERENCE NOTE:
Interference may occur if the TPM Module is installed incorrectly or the TPM harness is not fastened properly to the body.
- Turn the ignition off.
Verify the following:
- Aftermarket devices are installed or in the vehicle.
- The TPM Module harness is damaged or is routed incorrectly.
- The TPM Module is installed incorrectly.
Are there any of the above conditions present?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the TPM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Install a new Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the TPM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Turn the ignition off.
- INTERMITTENT TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) SENSOR DTC
- The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply to this condition.
- With the scan tool, clear DTC's in the Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Module.
- Test drive the vehicle for a minimum of 20 minutes with vehicle speed greater than 24 km/h (15 mph).
- With the scan tool, select View DTC's in the Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Module.
Does the DTC reset or is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Install a new Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the TPM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete.
- Perform the TPM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .