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 THE ENGINE ACCESSORIES
NOTE:
If there are any Transmission DTCs present involving the Torque Converter or lock up operation, perform those diagnostic procedures before continuing.

NOTE:
If there are any Intake Air System or Fuel Delivery DTCs present, perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
1. Visually inspect the engine accessories for damage, binding or dragging.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK THE INTAKE SYSTEM
1. Visually inspect the entire Intake System for a restriction.
  Were any restrictions found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1. Visually inspect the entire Exhaust System for a restriction.
  Were any restrictions found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate repair.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .