Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
If there are any Mass Airflow Sensor or Fuel Injector DTCs present, diagnose those DTCs before proceeding with this test procedure.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, clear DTCs in the PCM.
3. Start the engine.
4. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
5. Test drive the vehicle under several different driving conditions.
6. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
CHECK THE (K79) O2 SENSOR 1/1 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Oxygen Sensor harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit in the Oxygen Sensor harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
OXYGEN SENSOR
1. Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
2. Replace the Oxygen Sensor in accordance with the service information.
3. Start the engine.
4. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
5. Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
6. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Test Complete.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Oxygen Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module.
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
6. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to REMOVAL .
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .