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.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Environmental Data.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (T315) STEP MOTOR CONTROL A CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
3. Disconnect the DTCM C2 harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Check for continuity between ground and the (T315) Step Motor Control A circuit at the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and the (T315) Step Motor Control A circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T315) Step Motor Control A circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (T316) STEP MOTOR CONTROL B CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Check for continuity between ground and the (T316) Step Motor Control B circuit at the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and the (T316) Step Motor Control B circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T316) Step Motor Control B circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (T315) STEP MOTOR CONTROL A CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (T316) SHIFT MOTOR CONTROL B CIRCUIT
1. Check for continuity between the (T315) Step Motor Control A circuit and all other circuits at the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
2. Check for continuity between the (T316) Step Motor Control B circuit and all other circuits at the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
  Is there continuity between either circuit and any other circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the applicable circuit for a short to another circuit.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all DTCM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Reconnect all DTCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
10. With the scan tool, read DTCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the DTCM in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, DRIVETRAIN CONTROL (DTCM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .