Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
- Turn the blower control switch to off.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
- Turn the blower control switch to on and wait 10 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active DTC B10E9-BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC B10E9-BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR HARNESS CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED
- Turn the blower control switch to off.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Blower Motor harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
- Turn the blower control switch to on and wait 10 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active DTC B10E9-BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Replace the Blower Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (C7) BLOWER MOTOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM C5 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Blower Module harness connector (if equipped).
- Measure the resistance of the (C7) Blower Motor Supply circuit between ground and the Blower Motor harness connector.
Is the resistance greater than 10K Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the short to ground in the (C7) Blower Motor Supply circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .