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.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the ASCM.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Go To 4
(Y48) REVERSE VALVE CONTROL 1 SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking 12 Volt Reverse Valve Control 1 For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ASCM C2 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Air Suspension Compressor Assembly harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (Y48) 12 Volt reverse Valve Control 1 circuit.
  Is any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Y48) 12 Volt reverse Valve Control 1 circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Air Suspension Compressor Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to VALVE BLOCK, COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL .
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the ASCM.
  Does the DTC remain active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
2. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
3. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
4. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
5. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.