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.
- ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
If the P204A DTC is also active, diagnose and repair that DTC before continuing with this test procedure.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle for one minute, engine not running.
- With the scan tool check for active DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L .
- CHECK THE DEF TANK LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn ignition off.
- Disconnect the DEF Pump/Level assembly harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the DEF Tank Level Sensor Signal circuit at the DEF Pump assembly harness connector.
Does the voltage measure above 5.2 Volts?
Yes
- Repair the DEF Tank Level Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK FOR THE DEF TANK LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE DEF TANK LEVEL SENSOR 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition off.
- Disconnect the DEF Dosing Control Unit C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between the DEF Tank Level Sensor Signal circuit and the DEF Tank Level Sensor 5-Volt Supply circuit at the DEF Pump/Level Assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the DEF Tank Level Sensor Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- CHECK THE DEF TANK LEVEL SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the DEF Tank Level Sensor Return circuit between the DEF Pump/Level assembly harness connector and the DEF Dosing Control Unit C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the DEF Tank Level Sensor Return circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- Measure the resistance of the DEF Tank Level Sensor Return circuit between the DEF Pump/Level assembly harness connector and the DEF Dosing Control Unit C2 harness connector.
- DEF PUMP/LEVEL ASSEMBLY
- Connect a jumper between the DEF Tank Level Sensor Signal circuit and the DEF Tank Level Sensor Return circuit at the DEF Pump/Level assembly harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool check for DTCs.
- Monitor the scan tool for one minute.
Did DTC P203C set as active or pending with the jumper in place?
Yes
- Replace the DEF Pump/Level assembly in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Replace the DEF Dosing Control Unit in accordance with the service information. Refer to UNIT, DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DOSING CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .