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.

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition off for a minimum of 30 seconds.
3. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
STOP LAMP SWITCH
1. Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MODULE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Anti-lock Brakes Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Replace the Anti-lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
(F941) IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Ignition Run/start Control Output Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

NOTE:
Perform this test step with above connectors disconnected.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F941) Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  Is the resistance above 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 (F941) Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .