Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Navigate to actuator tests and actuate the Active Grill Shutter.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC Active or pending at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER FOR AN OBSTRUCTION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect for signs of any possible obstructions of the Active Grill Shutter.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair the obstruction and retest for an active fault.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (A708) FUSED B+ CIRCUITS AT THE ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER ACTUATOR
- Disconnect the Active Grill Shutter Actuator harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on both (A708) Fused B+ circuits at the Active Grill Shutter Actuator harness connector.
Is the voltage equal to battery voltage?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (Z905) GROUND CIRCUIT AT THE ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER ACTUATOR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z905) Ground circuit at the Active Grill Shutter Actuator harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Active Grill Shutter Actuator. Navigate to Miscellaneous functions and perform the 'Active Grille Shutter Replaced' procedure.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the (Z905) Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .