Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR RELATED TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE DTCS
- With the scan tool, read transmission DTCs.
Are any Transmission Fluid Temperature DTCs present?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate repair for those DTCs first.
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 2
- With the scan tool, read transmission DTCs.
- TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY (TCMA)
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
- Using the schematics as a guide, check the TCMA terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to power and ground circuits. Check Service Information Tune-ups or Service Bulletins for possible causes that may apply. If the DTC returns, replace and program the TCMA in accordance to the Service Information. Refer to VALVE BODY, REMOVAL .
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .