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.

DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. 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 (K683) EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking EGR Position Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the EGR Valve harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
4. Remove the ASD Relay from the TIPM.
5. Connect a jumper wire between cavity 30 and cavity 87 of the ASD Relay connector.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. Measure the voltage of the (K683) EGR Position Signal circuit at the EGR Valve harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present on the circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K683) EGR Position Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (K683) EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (K834) EGR VALVE 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Checking Short Between EGR Position Signal Circuit And EGR Valve 5-Volt Supply Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the jumper and install the ASD Relay.
3. Measure the resistance between the (K683) EGR Position Signal circuit and the (K834) EGR Valve 5-Volt Supply circuit at the EGR Valve harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the short between the (K683) EGR Position Signal circuit and the (K834) EGR Valve 5-Volt Supply circuit.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (K934) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Checking Sensor Ground Circuit For An Open Or High Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (K934) Sensor Ground circuit between the EGR Valve harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (K934) Sensor Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE EGR VALVE
1. Reconnect the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
2. Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
5. Turn the ignition off.
6. Disconnect the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
7. Connect a jumper between ground and the (K683) EGR Position Signal circuit at the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
8. Turn the ignition on.
9. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The scan tool should display a P0405-EGR Position Sensor Circuit Low DTC with the jumper in place.
  
  Does the scan tool display the DTC as described above?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the EGR Valve in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to VALVE, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Using the recorded Freeze Frame and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
10. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .