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.

DETERMINING IF RELATED DTCS ARE PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, check DTCs.
  Are any of the following DTCs P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736 or P0716 present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check Shifter adjustment in accordance with the Service Information.
  Is the shifter properly adjusted?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Adjust the Shifter Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK CUSTOMER DRIVING HABIT
1. This DTC can set if the customer rests their hand on the shift lever while they are driving. The transmission can be put in the T3 position if just enough upward pressure towards neutral is exerted on the shift lever.
2. When this occurs, the feed port to the clutch is restricted, the transmission will declare neutral and this DTC will set. The customer should be informed not to rest their hand on the shifter while driving.
3. This DTC can also set by simply bumping the shift lever toward neutral while accelerating.
4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC set.
  Repair
  - This DTC can be set by putting too much forward pressure on the shift lever while it is in the OD position. Make sure the customer is informed.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .