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.
- DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
Is the DTC active or stored?
WIN - ACTIVE DTC
- Go To 2.
WIN - STORED DTC
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) INTERMITTENT TEST.
- CHECK THE VIN STORED IN THE PCM
- Using the scan tool, compare the VIN that is stored in the PCM to the VIN of the vehicle's VIN plate.
Does the VIN stored in the PCM match the vehicle's VIN?
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
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE for 3.7L/4.7L/5.7L or STANDARD PROCEDURE for 6.7L and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
- Using the scan tool, compare the VIN that is stored in the PCM to the VIN of the vehicle's VIN plate.