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:
Check the Air Cleaner and Throttle Valve for foreign debris or obstructions before continuing with this Diagnostic Tree.
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 (K314) THROTTLE VALVE MOTOR ACTUATOR (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Connect one voltmeter probe to ground and measure the voltage on the (K314) Throttle Valve Motor Actuator (+) circuit at the TV Actuator harness connector.
  Is the voltage above 12.0 Volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K314) Throttle Valve Motor Actuator (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (K315) THROTTLE VALVE MOTOR ACTUATOR (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Connect one voltmeter probe to ground and measure the voltage on the (K315) Throttle Valve Motor Actuator (-) circuit at the TV Actuator harness connector.
  Is the voltage above 12.0 Volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K315) Throttle Valve Motor Actuator (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Throttle Valve Actuator in accordance with the service information.
3. Reconnect the TV Actuator harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
6. Perform several ignition key cycles leaving the ignition on for at least 10 seconds per cycle.
7. Start the engine and let it run for two minutes.
8. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC?
  
  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 .