Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 2500 HD and 2012 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
For vehicle communication problems, use the scan tool to refer to the Network Review Screen. The screen depicts a high level view of the vehicle network. Fault and problem areas appear in red. Selecting any of the network components allows access to the source of the problem.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the DTC Active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE ALSO ACTIVE
1. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the U0141-NO BUS MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE (TIPM) also set?
  
  Yes
  - Follow the diagnostics for U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH IPM (FCM/TIPM). Refer to U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH IPM (FCM/TIPM)
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .