Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DTC IS ACTIVE
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- SCR RELAY 2
- Turn the ignition off.
- Use a known good relay in place of the SCR Relay 2 in the Auxiliary PDC.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Does the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair is complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (K402) SCR RELAY 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the SCR Relay 2.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K402) SCR Relay 2 Control circuit at the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- AUXILIARY PDC
- Disconnect the Auxiliary PDC C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K402) SCR Relay 2 Control circuit at the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Auxiliary Power Distribution Center in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the (K402) SCR Relay 2 Control circuit (between the Auxiliary PDC and the PCM) for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .