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 DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Environmental Data.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Using the recorded 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 MSMD DTCs.
  Is the same DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the APS INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to APS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Adjustable Pedals Switch harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Wait a minimum of 50 seconds and with the scan tool, read MSMD DTCs.
  Is the same DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Adjustable Pedals Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the APS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to APS VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (Q102)/(Q103) ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SWITCH FORWARD/REARWARD CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module-Driver (MSMD) C6 harness connector.
3. Check for continuity between ground and the (Q102) Adjustable Pedals Switch Forward circuit at the Adjustable Pedals Switch harness connector.
4. Check for continuity between ground and the (Q103) Adjustable Pedals Switch Rearward circuit at the Adjustable Pedals Switch harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and either circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q102) Adjustable Pedals Switch Forward circuit or the (Q103) Adjustable Pedals Switch Rearward circuit(s) for a short to ground.
  - Perform the APS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to APS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (Q102) ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SWITCH FORWARD CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (Q103) ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SWITCH REARWARD CIRCUIT
1. Check for continuity between the (Q102) Adjustable Pedals Switch Forward circuit and the (Q103) Adjustable Pedals Switch Rearward circuit in the Adjustable Pedals Switch harness connector.
  Is there continuity between the (Q102) Adjustable Pedals Switch Forward circuit and (Q103) Adjustable Pedals Switch Rearward circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q102) Adjustable Pedals Switch Forward circuit for a short to the (Q103) Adjustable Pedals Switch Rearward circuit.
  - Perform the APS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to APS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all MSMD harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component 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.
  - Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Connect all MSMD harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
10. With the scan tool, read MSMD DTCs.
  Is the same DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Memory Seat Module-Driver (MSMD) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, SEAT MEMORY, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the APS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to APS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repairing the wiring harness or connections corrected the problem.
  - Perform the APS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to APS VERIFICATION TEST .