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
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (N639) VGT 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the VGT harness connector.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit at the VGT harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (N639) VGT 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (K639) VGT RETURN CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit and the (K639) VGT Return circuit at the VGT harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit for a short to the (K639) VGT Return circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Measure the resistance between the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit and the (K639) VGT Return circuit at the VGT harness connector.
- CHECK THE (N639) VGT 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit between the VGT harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Measure the resistance of the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit between the VGT harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
- VGT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
- Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on and wait 1 minute.
- With a voltmeter connected to ground, measure the voltage of the (N639) VGT 12 Volt Supply circuit at the VGT harness connector.
Is the voltage equal to battery voltage?
Yes
- Replace the VGT Actuator Assembly in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .