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.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (K90) STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PDC C6 harness connector.
- Disconnect the BCM A harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (K90) STARTER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit between the PDC C6 and the BCM A harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the open in the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance of the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit between the PDC C6 and the BCM A harness connector.
- CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Reconnect the BCM A harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K90) Starter Relay Control circuit at the PDC C6 harness connector.
- Attempt to start the vehicle.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Replace the PDC in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .