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.
6. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCs
1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules.
  NOTE:
  Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.
  
  Does the scan tool display any active DTCs related to the conditions listed above?
  
  Yes
  - Diagnose and repair the DTCs. Go to the DTC INDEX - 1500 article.
  No
  - Go To 3
VERIFY THAT THE PCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. With the scan tool, select ECU View.
2. Verify that the PCM is active on the bus.
  Is the PCM active on the bus?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Perform the STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs
1. With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced.
  Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the TCM?
  
  Yes
  - Replace/update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate Testing & Diagnostics article in Engine Performance .
  No
  - 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 .