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 active DTC.
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 active DTC.
  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 .
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
1. Disconnect the ORC C2 harness connector
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Reconnect the battery.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
(F201) FUSED IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Fused Ignition Run/start Control Output Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C6 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .