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:
Check the Air Cleaner and Throttle Valve for foreign debris or obstructions before continuing with this Diagnostic Tree.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
- Start the engine and test drive the vehicle until the engine reaches operating temperature.
- 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 (K315) THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR (-) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Throttle Valve Actuator harness connector.
- Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K315) Throttle Valve Actuator (-) circuit between the Throttle Valve Actuator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K315) Throttle Valve Actuator (-) circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (K314) THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (K314) Throttle Valve Actuator (+) circuit between the Throttle Valve Actuator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (K314) Throttle Valve Actuator (+) circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Measure the resistance of the (K314) Throttle Valve Actuator (+) circuit between the Throttle Valve Actuator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
- THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR
- Replace the Throttle Valve Actuator in accordance with the service information.
- Reconnect the Throttle Valve Actuator harness connector.
- Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
- Start the engine and test drive the vehicle until the engine reaches operating temperature.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test complete.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .