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, record all Freeze frame data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 75 seconds.
- Start the engine and let idle for one minute.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (N33) INTAKE AIR DIVERTER FEEDBACK CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Disconnect the IAD Valve harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (N33) IAD Feedback circuit at the IAD Valve harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (N33) IAD Feedback circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (N33) INTAKE AIR DIVERTER FEEDBACK CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (Z915) VALVE GROUND
- Measure the resistance between the (N33) IAD Feedback circuit and the (Z915) Valve Ground at the IAD Valve harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the short between the (N33) IAD Feedback circuit and the (Z915) Valve Ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Measure the resistance between the (N33) IAD Feedback circuit and the (Z915) Valve Ground at the IAD Valve harness connector.
- CHECK THE INTAKE AIR DIVERTER VALVE FOR OUT OF CALIBRATION
- Remove the Air Cleaner top and Air Filter.
- Reconnect the IAD Valve harness connector.
- Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.NOTE:
Visually inspect the Air Cleaner Box for debris or any other damage that could inhibit the movement of the Diverter Valve.
- Turn the ignition on, engine off.
- Using the scan tool, go to Misc. Functions and perform the 'Ram Active Air Box Test'.
Did the Diverter Valve pass the test?
Yes
- Using the scan tool, perform the 'Ram Active Air Box Calibration' routine.
- Test complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- INTAKE AIR DIVERTER VALVE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Intake Air Diverter Valve in accordance with the Service Information. NOTE:
The Intake Air Diverter Valve cannot be serviced separately. It is part of the Air Box.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .