Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Diagnose all CAN B and C communication DTCs before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
TCM COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs IN OTHER MODULES
1. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
  Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the TCM at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL, DESCRIPTION .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST, 8HP45 .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .