Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all DTC's.
3. With the scan tool, read DTC's.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: P0463-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (N4) FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
3. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage between ground and the (N4) Fuel Level Sensor Signal circuit at the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (N4) Fuel Level Sensor Signal circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION

Fig 2: Checking Fuel Level Sensor For Correct Operation
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Connect a jumper wire between the (N4) Fuel Level Sensor Signal circuit and the (G109) Fuel Level Sense Return circuit at the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read DTC's.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: P0463-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Fuel Pump Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to DIESEL - MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL GAS - MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
CHECK THE (N4) FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (N4) Fuel Level Sensor Signal circuit between the Fuel Pump Module harness connector and the TIPM C7 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (N4) Fuel Level Sensor Signal circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (G109) FUEL LEVEL SENSE RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Fuel Level Sense Return Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (G109) Fuel Level Sense Return circuit between the Fuel Pump Module harness connector and the TIPM C7 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (G109) Fuel Level Sense Return circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Fuel Pump Module and the TIPM.
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Fuel Pump Module and the TIPM C7 harness connectors.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)s that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the TIPM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER (TIPM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .