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
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record all Freeze frame data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 750 seconds.
- Start the engine.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (K689) EGR BYPASS MOTOR (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the EBV harness connector.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K689) EGR Bypass Motor (-) circuit at the EBV harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K689) EGR Bypass Motor (-) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (K689) EGR BYPASS MOTOR (-) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (K689) EGR Bypass Motor (-) circuit between the EBV harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance more than 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K689) EGR Bypass Motor (-) circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- Measure the resistance of the (K689) EGR Bypass Motor (-) circuit between the EBV harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
- Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- While monitoring a scan tool, connect a jumper between 12 Volts and the (K689) EGR Bypass Motor (-) circuit.
Did P245D become active?
Yes
- Replace the EGR Cooler Bypass Valve in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to appropriate service information .