Theory Of Operation
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.
The Ammonia Sensor is located in the middle of the aftertreatment SCR Catalyst and is used to measure the ammonia concentration in the aftertreatment system. The Ammonia Sensor Module is a smart device that performs its own internal diagnostics, as well as diagnostics on the sensor and reports malfunctions back to the Powertrain Control Module via the J1939 data link.