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.

DETERMINING IF RELATED ENGINE TPS DTCS ARE PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, read engine DTCs.
  Are any Engine TPS/APPS DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to the DTC INDEX - 1500 article and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT
1. With the scan tool, record the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC set.
2. With the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs and the Event Data.
  NOTE:
  Clearing DTCs does NOT erase the Event Data. To erase the Event Data you must either perform a Quick Learn procedure or battery disconnect (if available) with the scan tool, or manually disconnect the battery. Whatever method used might reset certain learned transmission values to controller defaults and may cause poor shift quality until those values are relearned.
3. Using the Event Data recorded earlier, test drive the vehicle while trying to duplicate the operating conditions in which the DTC set.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Did this DTC reset during the road test?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR OPERATION
1. Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
2. With the scan tool, under Transmission Sensors, monitor the TPS voltage in the following step.
3. Slowly open and close the throttle while checking for erratic voltage changes.
4. If equipped with ETC, use the ETC Throttle Follower test in the scan tool to check for erratic voltage changes.
  Was the TPS voltage change smooth and consistent?
  
  Yes
  - Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform a Quick Learn. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Throttle Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC set.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test Complete.