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
NOTE:
Make sure the PCM fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.
1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs diagnostic procedure.
CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS
1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.
  Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to the DTC INDEX - 1500 article.
  No
  - Go To 3
VERIFY THE PCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
3. Verify the PCM is active on the BUS.
  Is the PCM active on the BUS?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the NO RESPONSE FROM PCM diagnostic procedure.
CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
1. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
  Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the PCM?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the appropriate VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate Testing & Diagnostics article in Engine Performance .
  No
  - Go To 5
CLEAR DTC IN MODULE SETTING FAULT
1. With the scan tool, select the module setting the DTC against the PCM.
2. Clear active DTCs.
  Is the DTC still active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 6
CYCLE IGNITION
1. Cycle the ignition from RUN to OFF three times ending with the key in the RUN position.
  Does the DTC become active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - The condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring for chafed, pierced, pinched and partially broken wires and the wiring harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out and corroded terminals.
  - Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL LOST COMMUNICATION FAULTS
1. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
  Does the BCM and other CAN C BUS modules show Lost Communication with the remaining CAN C BUS modules?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Replace and program the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Measure the voltage between the CAN C Bus (+) circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the CAN C Bus (+) circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 9
CHECK THE CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the CAN C BUS (-) circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace and program the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .