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.

CHECK FOR POOR CONNECTIONS AT THE BATTERIES
NOTE:
It can take up to 10 minutes for the PCM to power down after the ignition is turned off. Disconnecting the Batteries during this time will cause this DTC to set.
1. Visually inspect the wiring at the Batteries for damaged wires or corrosion.
  Are the connections tight and free of corrosion?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Repair the poor connections at the Batteries.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - DEFECTIVE BATTERY
1. Disconnect both Batteries.
  NOTE:
  Keep the Batteries disconnected through the entire test procedure.
2. Perform a Battery test using the Midtronics Battery tester.
  Do both Batteries pass the Midtronics Battery test?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Recharge or replace the Battery(s).
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (A209) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUITS FOR CONTINUITY
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect both PCM harness connectors.
3. Measure the resistance of the (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuits between the positive Battery post and all five PCM supply circuits at the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (Z915) PCM GROUND CIRCUITS FOR CONTINUITY
1. Measure the resistance between the negative Battery post and the five (Z915) PCM ground circuits at the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance less than 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (Z915) PCM ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (A209) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO OTHER CIRCUITS
1. Measure the resistance between the five (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuits and all other circuits on both PCM harness connectors, except other (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuits.
  Is the resistance greater than 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Repair the (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuit for a short to the other circuit(s) that tested below 10k Ohms.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (Z915) PCM GROUND CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO OTHER CIRCUITS
1. Measure the resistance between the five (Z915) PCM Ground circuits and all other circuits on both PCM harness connectors, except other (Z915) PCM Ground circuits.
  Is the resistance greater than 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Repair the (Z915) PCM Ground circuit for a short to the other circuit(s) that tested below 10k Ohms.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (A209) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuits at the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance greater than 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Repair the (A209) PCM Fused B+ circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
REFLASH THE PCM
1. Using the scan tool, reflash the PCM with latest calibration.
  Was the reflash successful?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 9
  No
  - Go To 10
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Test drive the vehicle.
2. Shut the engine off.
3. Turn the ignition on, engine off.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Did P060C set?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 10
  No
  - Test Complete.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Using the recorded Freeze Frame and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
10. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .