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.
- ACTIVE DTC
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the DTC Active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- EVP RELAY
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the EVP Relay Coil.NOTE:
Measure across terminals 85 and 86 of the relay.
Is the resistance between 60 to 80 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the EVP Relay and Powertrain Control Module connectors. If OK, replace the EVP Relay.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (T110) EVP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect the PDC C3 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the (T110) EVP Relay Control circuit for voltage at the PDC C3 harness connector.
Is there voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (T110) EVP Relay Control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
- Turn the ignition off.
- Reconnect the PDC C3 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the (T110) EVP Relay Control circuit for voltage at the EVP Relay.
Is there voltage present?
Yes
- Replace the Power Distribution Center in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5.
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Electric Vacuum Pump, PDC and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .