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 CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- CHECK THE (K428) DEF INJECTOR POSITIVE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the Ignition off.
- Disconnect the DEF Injector harness connector.
- Turn the Ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the (K428) DEF Injector Positive circuit at the DEF Injector harness connector.
Is the voltage above 12.0 Volts?
Yes
- Repair the (K428) DEF Injector Positive circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (K428) DEF INJECTOR POSITIVE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K428) DEF Injector Positive circuit between the DEF Injector harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K428) DEF Injector Positive circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- DEF INJECTOR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the DEF Injector in accordance with the service information.
- Reconnect the DEF Injector harness connector.
- Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- Test drive the vehicle under all normal 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 .