Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTCS
NOTE:
If there are any 5-Volt Supply DTCs present, perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
3. Perform several ignition cycles, turning the ignition off for at least 10 seconds between each ignition cycle.
4. Monitor the scan tool for PCM DTCs.
  Did this DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
CHECK THE (K22) THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
NOTE:
There is an in-line harness connector that will allow easier access to these circuits for testing.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Connect one voltmeter probe to ground and measure the voltage on the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit at the TV Actuator harness connector.
  Is the voltage above 5.2 Volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Throttle Valve Actuator in accordance with the service information.
3. Reconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
6. Perform several ignition key cycles leaving the ignition on for at least 10 seconds per cycle.
7. Start the engine and let it run for two minutes.
8. 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.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .