Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
4. Start the engine.
5. With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE FUSE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Fuse F76 (10A) for power.
  Is the fuse good?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - If the related fuse is open, check the (F941) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN/START) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(F941) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
3. With a test light connected to ground check the (F941) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN/START) circuit at the ABS harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the Power circuits for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
POWER CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With a test light connected to ground check (A107) Fused B+, (A200) Fused B+ and (F941) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN/START) circuits at the ABS harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-lock System Brake (ABS) Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Repair the Power circuits for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .