Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE:

Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and the battery is fully charged before proceeding.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read active DTCs.
Is this DTC active?

Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the U0103-Lost Communication with Electronic Shift Module (ESM) diagnostic procedure.
No
- Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.