Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

APP SENSOR NO. 1 VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.82 VOLTS
NOTE:
When this DTC is Active the engine speed, torque, and vehicle speed are limited to a Limp in mode.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With a scan tool, read the APP Sensor No. 1 voltage.
  Is the voltage above 4.82 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 8.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
1. Turn the Ignition off.
2. Disconnect the APP Sensor harness connector.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. With a scan tool, monitor the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor voltage.
  Is the voltage above 0 Volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Replace the APP Sensor Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
(K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage On (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit In APP Sensor Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connectors.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. Measure the voltage on the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
  Is the voltage above 0 Volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to battery voltage in the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 4.
(K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit And (F855) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In APP Sensor Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
  Is the below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 5.
(K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit And (F856) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In APP Sensor Harness Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 6.
(K167) APP SENSOR NO. 1 RETURN CIRCUIT OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 10.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7.
  No
  - Repair the open or high resistance in the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
NOTE:
Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. 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 .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
APP SENSOR NO. 1 SWEEP
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With a scan tool, monitor the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor voltage.
3. Slowly press the Accelerator Pedal down.
  Does voltage start at approximately 0.45 of a volt and go above 4.6 volts with a smooth transition?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L .
  No
  - Replace the APP Sensor Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .