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.

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTCS
NOTE:
If there are any 5-Volt Supply DTCs present, perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
3. Perform several ignition cycles, turning the ignition off for at least 10 seconds between each ignition cycle.
4. Monitor the scan tool for PCM DTCs.
  Did this DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
CHECK THE (K22) THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
NOTE:
There is an in-line harness connector that will allow easier access to these circuits for testing.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit at the TV Actuator harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK FOR THE (K22) THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K922) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit and the (K922) Sensor Ground circuit at the TV Actuator harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the short between the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit and the (K922) Sensor Ground circuit
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (K22) THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit between the TV Actuator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit for an open/high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE (K922) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (K922) Sensor Ground circuit between the TV Actuator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K922) Sensor Ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6
THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR
1. Reconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
2. Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
5. Turn the ignition off.
6. Disconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
7. Connect a jumper between the (K22) Throttle Position Signal circuit and the (K313) 5-Volt Supply circuit at the TV Actuator harness connector.
8. Turn the ignition on.
9. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC P02E9?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Throttle Valve Actuator in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 7
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the TV Actuator and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. 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 .