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.

REMOTE START ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED
1. Verify that the Remote Start Antenna is connected to the WIN.
2. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna and reconnect it to make sure that it is seated correctly.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase the WIN DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on, wait five seconds.
6. With the scan tool, read the active WIN DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED as Active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Test complete.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500 .
CHECK REMOTE START ANTENNA
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Secure a new Remote Start Antenna and connect the connector to the WIN.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase the WIN DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
6. With the scan tool, read the active WIN DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED as Active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RECEIVER, Wireless Ignition Node , Removal .
  - Perform the WIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Finish the installation of the Remote Start Antenna in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500 .