Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE:
Check for any TSB(s) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition on.
  NOTE:
  Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10.0 and 16.0 volts.
2. With the scan tool, read the module status.
  NOTE:
  Check the TIPM for any active CAN hardware DTCs, perform DTC before proceeding.
  
  Does the scan tool indicate that the module is active on the bus?
  
  Yes
  - The no response condition is 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.
  No
  - Go To 2.
(F943) FUSED IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED

Fig 1: Check Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output Circuit For Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Clockspring C3 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F943) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Repair the open or short in the (F943) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
(Z911) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z911) Ground circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (Z911) Ground circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
(D52) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Can C Bus (+) Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (D52) CAN C Bus (+) circuit between the TIPM C7 harness connector and the Clockspring C3 connector.
  Is resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (D52) CAN C Bus (+) circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
(D51) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Can C Bus (-) Circuit For An Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (D51) CAN C Bus (-) circuit between the TIPM C7 harness connector and the Clockspring C3 connector.
  Is resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (D51) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.