Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off and remove the FOBIK.
4. Operate the FOBIK in all positions several times.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A12-RKE FOB 3 BATTERY LOW as active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the FOBIK battery. Test the FOBIK using the RF Detector (special tool #9001, Rf Detector). If the Strength Display does not display "Strong", replace and program the FOBIK using the scan tool.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500 .
  No
  - Test complete. The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500 .