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 INTERMITTENT DTC
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition to the Lock position.
3. Start the engine and allow to run for 30 seconds.
4. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B1A76-11-REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
  
  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 MODULE OR ANTENNA
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Gain access to the RF Hub connectors. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
4. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna at the RF Hub module.
5. Start the engine and allow to run for 30 seconds.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  NOTE:
  Check for a change in DTCs.
  
  Does the scan tool display; B1A76-13-REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT - CIRCUIT OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Remote Start Antenna in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Radio Frequency Hub in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .