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.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs in the ASCM.
3. With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the ASCM.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE CONNECTOR/TERMINAL FOR DAMAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
  NOTE:
  Inspect connector installation and locks before disconnecting harness connectors.
2. Disconnect the Ride Height Sensor harness and connector.
3. Disconnect the ASCM 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.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ASCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
(S151) RIGHT REAR HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (S151) RR Height Sensor Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (S151) Right Rear Height Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ASCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
RIGHT REAR RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR
1. Replace the Right Rear Ride Height Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, HEIGHT, REMOVAL .
2. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs in the ASCM.
3. With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the ASCM.
  Does the DTC remain active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL (ASCM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ASCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
2. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
3. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
4. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
5. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ASCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ASCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.