Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record all Freeze frame data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 750 seconds.
- Start the engine.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L .
- CHECK THE (K670) EGR COOLER BYPASS VALVE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the EGR Cooler Bypass Valve harness connector.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K670) EGR Cooler Bypass Valve Signal circuit at the EGR Cooler Bypass Valve harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K670) EGR Cooler Bypass Valve Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 3.
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
- Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- While monitoring a scan tool, connect a jumper between 12 Volts and the (K670) EGR Cooler Bypass Valve Signal circuit.
Did P245C become active?
Yes
- Replace the EGR Cooler Bypass Valve in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PCM - REMOVAL , also see PCM/ECM / TCM PROGRAMMING .