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 DTC P204A is also active, perform the diagnostic procedures for that DTC before continuing with this test.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool check for active DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE DEF PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn ignition off.
- Disconnect the DEF Supply Pump harness connector.
- Disconnect the DEF Dosing Control Unit C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the DEF Pressure Sensor Signal circuit at the DEF Supply Pump harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the DEF Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK FOR THE DEF PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE DEF PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the DEF Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the DEF Pressure Sensor Ground circuit at the DEF Supply Pump harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the short between the DEF Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the DEF Pressure Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance between the DEF Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the DEF Pressure Sensor Ground circuit at the DEF Supply Pump harness connector.
- CHECK THE DEF PRESSURE SENSOR
- Reconnect the DEF Dosing Control Unit C2 harness connector.
- Connect a jumper between the DEF Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the DEF Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Supply circuit at the DEF Supply Pump harness connector.
- Turn ignition on.
- With the scan tool check DTCs.
Did DTC P204D become active or pending with the jumper in place?
Yes
- Replace the DEF Supply Pump Assembly in accordance with the service information. Refer to ASSEMBLY, DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID PUMP, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the DEF Dosing Control Unit in accordance with the service information. Refer to UNIT, DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DOSING CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .