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.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read and record ABS DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data (EV Data).
4. With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch.
  WARNING:
  To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
6. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and 20 km/h (6 and 12 mph).
7. Park the vehicle level ground.
8. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS CONTROLLER (ORC) INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) installation and mounting bolt torque is crucial for proper operation.
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Check the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) for damaged, modified, and bent mounting brackets.
3. Check the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) mounting bolts for a loose or over tightened condition.
4. Verify the correct Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) part number matches the vehicle.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
1. Replace the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
2. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
3. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and 20 km/h (6 and 12 mph).
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the DTC remain active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.