Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
If DTCs P006E or U010C are present, perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.

NOTE:
If the Electronic Turbo Actuator Calibration procedure was recently performed, it could set this DTC.
1. Turn ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs
  Is P003A active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR CALIBRATION INTERRUPTED
NOTE:
This DTC can set if the Electronic Turbo Actuator Calibration Re-learn procedure is interrupted on scan tool before it is completed.

Did this DTC occur after Electronic Turbo Actuator Calibration Re-learn procedure was interrupted?

Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Go To 3
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR HISTORY
NOTE:
This DTC could set if the Electronic Turbo Actuator was removed and installed without performing the Electronic Turbo Actuator Calibration Re-learn procedure.
1. Check vehicle history to see if the Electronic Turbo Actuator was removed and reinstalled at any point.
  Was the Electronic Turbo Actuator removed?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 5
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR CALIBRATION
1. Remove the Electronic Turbo Actuator according to the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
2. Recalibrate and re-install the Electronic Turbo Actuator according to the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
3. With the scan tool, erase all DTCs
4. Turn the ignition off, wait 75 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. With the scan tool, read DTCs
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Test Complete.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR AND CONNECTOR PINS
1. Inspect the harness and electronic turbo actuator connector pins for the following:
  - Loose connector
  - Corroded pins
  - Bent or broken pins
  - Pushed back or expanded pins
  - Moisture in (or on) the connector pins
  - Connector shell broken
  - Wire insulation damage
  - Damaged connector locking tab
  Is damage present to the pins or harness?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as needed.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 6
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR
NOTE:
It is important to drain engine coolant before Electronic Turbo Actuator removal.
1. Remove the Electronic Turbo Actuator from the turbocharger. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
2. Inspect Electronic Turbo Actuator for a broken or otherwise damaged drive gear.
  Is the Electronic Turbo Actuator drive gear broken or damaged in any other way?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Electronic Turbo Actuator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 7
TURBOCHARGER
1. Inspect the sector gear on the turbocharger for damage or broken teeth.
  NOTE:
  There will be an initial friction force that must be overcome before the actuator lever will move. Once movement is started, the actuator lever must move to the other marked position by hand.
2. Move the sector gear lever on the turbocharger bearing housing up and down from mark to mark.
3. Check for smooth movement between the marks.
  Does the nozzle slide evenly from mark to mark and are the gear teeth undamaged?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Replace the Turbocharger assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to TURBOCHARGER .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR CALIBRATION
1. Remove the Electronic Turbo Actuator according to the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
2. Recalibrate and re-install the Electronic Turbo Actuator according to the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
3. With the scan tool, erase all DTCs
4. Turn the ignition off, wait 75 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. With the scan tool, read DTCs
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Electronic Turbo Actuator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, TURBOCHARGER .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test Complete.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .