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
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.

NOTE:
Make sure the ambient temperature of the vehicle is above -40°C (-40°F)
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read and record the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on vehicle work order.
4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
5. Test drive the vehicle at speeds above 30 k/mh (19 mph).
6. Park the vehicle.
7. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with service information. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and electrical connectors.
  - Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .