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.

INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Visually inspect the Front Suspension for binding, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 2
INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
NOTE:
Pay particular attention to the inner tie rod boots for damage.

Visually inspect the Steering Gear for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .

Were any problems found?

Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on vehicle work order.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Test drive the vehicle at speeds above 30 k/mh (19 mph) and evaluate return effort of power steering.
5. Park the vehicle.
6. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is there excessive return effort in the power steering or is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with service information. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and electrical connectors.
  - Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .