Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Start the vehicle.
- Apply the brake pedal several times.
- With the scan tool, read the ABS DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect the BPP Sensor for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, INSTALLATION
.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR NOT APPLIED VOLTAGE
- Start the engine.
- With the scan tool, under "Data Display" read the BPP voltage with brake pedal not pressed.
- Press the brake pedal several times.
- Lightly pull upward on the brake pedal.
Was the brake pedal not applied BPP voltage change greater than 0.3 volt?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Brake Pedal Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
- BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR
- Replace the Brake Pedal Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Turn the ignition on.NOTE:
When performing the Brake Pedal Calibration routine, make sure the brake pedal is not pressed.
- With the scan tool, under "Miscellaneous Functions" run the Brake Pedal Calibration routine.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .