Diagnosis And Testing - Remote Switches

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Any diagnosis of the Audio system should begin with the use of scan tool. For information on the use of the scan tool, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service information.

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring information.

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, seat belt tensioner, side airbag or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

Fig 1: Remote Radio Switches

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the remote radio switch(es) from the steering wheel. Refer to SWITCH, Remote Radio , Removal .

Use an ohmmeter to check the switch resistances as shown in the REMOTE RADIO SWITCH TEST chart. If the remote radio switch resistances check OK, refer to 4. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.

REMOTE RADIO SWITCH TEST

Switch	Switch Position	Minimum Resistance	Nominal Resistance	Maximum Resistance
Right (White)	Volume Up	6.732 ohms	6.8 ohms	6.868 ohms
Right (White)	Volume Down	14.850 ohms	15 ohms	15.151 ohms
Right (White)	Mode Advance	0 ohms	0 ohms	0 ohms
Left (Black)	Seek Up	1.188 ohms	1.2 ohms	1.212 ohms
Left (Black)	Seek Down	3.267 ohms	3.3 ohms	3.333 ohms
Left (Black)	Pre-Set Station Advance	.465 ohms	.47 ohms	.474 ohms

Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Check for 5 volts at the radio control max circuit cavities of the steering wheel wire harness connectors for both remote radio switches. If OK, refer to 5. If not OK, repair the open or shorted radio control max circuit to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) as required.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire harness connector from the TIPM. Check for continuity between the remote radio switch ground circuit cavities of the steering wheel wire harness connectors for both remote radio switches and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, refer to 6. If not OK, repair the shorted remote radio switch ground circuit to the TIPM as required.
Check for continuity between the remote radio switch ground circuit cavities of the steering wheel wire harness connectors for both remote radio switches and the 22-way instrument panel wire harness connector for the TIPM. There should be continuity. If OK, refer to the proper Diagnostic Procedures information to test the TIPM and the CAN data bus. If not OK, repair the open remote radio switch ground circuit as required.