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.

REMOTE START ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED
1. Verify that the Remote Start Antenna is connected to the WIN.
2. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna and reconnect it to make sure that it is seated correctly.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase the WIN DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on, wait five seconds.
6. With the scan tool, read the active WIN DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED as Active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Test complete.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
CHECK REMOTE START ANTENNA
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Secure a new Remote Start Antenna and connect the connector to the WIN.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase the WIN DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
6. With the scan tool, read the active WIN DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED as Active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RECEIVER, WIRELESS IGNITION NODE, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the WIN VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Finish the installation of the Remote Start Antenna in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.