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.

INTERMITTENT CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Electronic Turbo Actuator harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
  
  Are any pins or damage done to the connector?
  
  Yes
  - Repair/replace harness.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 2.
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR
NOTE:
It is important to drain engine coolant before Electronic Turbo Actuator removal.
1. Remove the Electronic Turbo Actuator from the turbocharger.
2. Inspect Electronic Turbo Actuator for a broken drive gear.
  Is the VGT actuator drive gear broken/damaged?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Electronic Turbo Actuator in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 3.
TURBOCHARGER
1. Inspect the sector gear on the turbocharger for damage or broken teeth.
2. Move the sector gear lever on the turbocharger bearing housing up and down from stop to stop.
3. Check for smooth movement between the stops.
  NOTE:
  The actuator lever must move evenly and crisply as it is moved.
  
  Does the nozzle slide evenly from stop to stop and are the gear teeth undamaged?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Electronic Turbo Actuator in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Replace the Turbocharger assembly in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .