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 TCM DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Event Data and Environmental Data.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Using the recorded Event and 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 TCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Go To 7
CHECK THE (T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
  CAUTION:
  Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor to perform the diagnosis.
3. Important: The GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor can add up to 1.5 Ohms of resistance to the circuit.
4. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic) to the appropriate PCM harness connector.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Measure the voltage on one of the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuits at the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
  CAUTION:
  Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor to perform the diagnosis.
2. Important: The GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor can add up to 1.5 Ohms of resistance to the circuit.
3. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic) to the appropriate PCM harness connector.
4. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
5. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
6. 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.
7. Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
9. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
10. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
11. Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
12. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, (PCM) 5.7L / 6.4L, REMOVAL or MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, (PCM) 6.7L DIESEL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  - Test complete.
CHECK THE (T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PDC C3 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage at the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit at the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor.
  Is any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE (T15) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Measure the voltage between ground and the (T15) Transmission Control circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T15) Transmission Control circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all PDC harness connectors.
2. Disconnect the related PCM harness connectors.
  CAUTION:
  Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor to perform the diagnosis.
3. Important: The GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor can add up to 1.5 Ohms of resistance to the circuit.
4. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic) to the appropriate PCM harness connector.
5. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
6. 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.
7. Reconnect all PDC harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. Reconnect all related PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
9. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
10. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
11. Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
12. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in accordance with the Service information.
    (Refer to CENTER, POWER DISTRIBUTION (PDC) )
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  - Test complete.
CHECK WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC set.
  Where any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 66RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.