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.
- ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, navigate to System Test and select the Coolant Three Way Valve Test.
Did the Coolant Valve Three Way Valve Test pass or fail?
Fail
- Go To 2
Pass
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (F947) FUSED IGNITION RUN/START CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Coolant Three Way Valve harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage of the (F947) Fused Ignition Run/Start circuit at the Coolant Three Way Valve harness connector.
Is the voltage approximately equal to battery voltage?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (F947) Fused Ignition Run/Start circuit for a an open circuit or short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (Z908) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z908) Ground circuit at the Coolant Three Way Valve harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (Z908) Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- COOLANT THREE WAY VALVE
- Replace the Coolant Three Way Valve if no problems were found in the connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, navigate to Misc Functions, and select the Coolant Three Way Valve Replaced selection to clear the Coolant Three Way Valve actuation counter.
- With the scan tool, navigate to System Test and select the Coolant Three Way Valve Test.
Did the Coolant Valve Three Way Valve Test pass or fail?
Pass
- Repair is complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
Fail
- Go To 5
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Coolant Three Way Valve and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Coolant Three Way Valve and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL . Refer to PCM/ECM REPROGRAMMING - GAS .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .