Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Active DTC
NOTE:
High Resistance, Opens, Or Shorts In Any Fuel Injector Circuits Will Cause This DTC To Set, But May Not Set A Fuel Injector Circuit DTC. Always Check Fuel Injector Circuits Before Replacing The Powertrain Control Module. Pay Special Attention To The Valve Cover Gasket Molded In Injector Harness.
1. Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
2. With The Scan Tool Check For Active DTCS.
  Is The DTC Active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform The INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. Refer To INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
Fuel Injector Circuit DTCS
1. Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
2. With The Scan Tool, Read DTCS.
  Are There Any Fuel Injector Circuit DTCS Present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair The Fuel Injector Circuit DTCS Before Proceeding.
  - Perform The POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer To POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Ask Customer If The Truck Was Stalled At Key Off Shortly Before The Etc Lamp Started Flashing.
  Was The Truck Stalled At A Recent Key Off Event?
  
  Yes
  - Explain Diagnostic To Customer. Repair Complete.
  No
  - Go To 4
Powertrain Control Module
NOTE:
High Resistance, Opens Or Shorts In Any Fuel Injector Circuits Will Cause This DTC To Set, But May Not Set A Fuel Injector Circuit DTC. Always Check Fuel Injector Circuit Wiring Before Replacing The Powertrain Control Module. Pay Special Attention To The Valve Cover Gasket Molded In Injector Harness.
1. Investigate Truck For Signs Of A Performance Enhancement Kit.
  Are There Signs That The Customer Has Used A Performance Enhancement Kit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair Complete. Return Vehicle To Owner.
  No
  - Replace The Powertrain Control Module In Accordance With The Service Information.
  - Perform The POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer To POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .