Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK THE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
- This DTC is set when the PCM is initialized while the vehicle is moving in a valid forward gear. This is usually caused by a momentary loss of power to the Transmission portion of the PCM.CAUTION:
Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller tool #(special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform diagnosis.
- Check all of the Fused B(+), Fused Ignition Switch Output, and Ground circuits related to the PCM for an intermittent open or short to ground.
- Perform a wiggle test on all wiring and connectors pertaining to the PCM while looking for shorted or open circuits.
- With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
Repair
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
- This DTC is set when the PCM is initialized while the vehicle is moving in a valid forward gear. This is usually caused by a momentary loss of power to the Transmission portion of the PCM.