Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, erase DTC's.
3. Turn ignition off to the lock position.
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. Wait ten seconds.
6. With the scan tool, read DTC's.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 3.
WRONG VIN PROGRAMMED IN PCM
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read the VIN in the PCM.
3. Compare VIN in the PCM to the vehicle VIN.
  Is the correct VIN programmed in the PCM?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 1500 & 2500 - 3.7L, 4.7L & 5.7L - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST or 2500 & 3500 - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
COMMUNICATION DTCS PRESENT
1. Turn ignition off to the lock position.
2. With the scan tool, read DTC's in all other modules. If any communications DTC's are present, refer to TIPM - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
3. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.