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 NOTE:
If there are any DEF Supply Pump DTCs present, perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
- 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 DTC diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- CHECK THE (K481) DEF PURGE PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the DEF Pump_Temp/Level Sensor C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the (K481) DEF Purge Pump Control circuit at the DEF Pump_Temp/Level Sensor C1 harness connector.
Is there voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (K481) DEF Purge Pump Control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (K481) DEF PURGE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K481) DEF Purge Pump Control circuit at the DEF Pump_Temp/Level Sensor C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (K481) DEF Purge Pump Control circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (K401) SCR RELAY 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (K481) DEF Purge Control circuit between the DEF Pump_Temp/Level Sensor C1 harness connector and the PCM C2. harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K481) DEF Purge Control circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Measure the resistance of the (K481) DEF Purge Control circuit between the DEF Pump_Temp/Level Sensor C1 harness connector and the PCM C2. harness connector.
- DEF PUMP
- Replace the DEF Pump in accordance with the service information.
- Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Reconnect the DEF Pump_Temp/Level Sensor C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
- Start the engine and run it until it reaches operating temperature.
- Test drive the vehicle under normal operating conditions.
- With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC?
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
- Test complete.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .