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 PCM.
- Crank the engine for no more than 10 seconds if it will not start.
- 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 .
- FUEL PUMP RELAY
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Fuel Pump Relay (in the Power Distribution Center) with a known good relay.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
- Start the engine or crank the engine for 10 seconds.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Fuel Pump Relay.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K31) Fuel Pump 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 PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)
- Disconnect the PDC harness connectors.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K31) Fuel Pump Control circuit at the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the (K31) Fuel Pump Control circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .