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 5-Volt Supply DTCs are present, perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal 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 (K302) CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Crankcase Pressure Sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K302) Crankcase Pressure Sensor Signal circuit at the Crankcase Pressure Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (K302) Crankcase Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (K302) CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (K936) SENSOR RETURN
- Measure the resistance between the (K302) Crankcase Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (K936) Sensor Return circuit at the Crankcase Pressure Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the short between the (K302) Crankcase Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (K936) Sensor Return circuit.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance between the (K302) Crankcase Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (K936) Sensor Return circuit at the Crankcase Pressure Sensor harness connector.
- CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR
- Replace the Crankcase Pressure Sensor in accordance with the service information.
- Reconnect the Crankcase Pressure Sensor harness connector.
- Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Test Complete.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Crankcase Pressure Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
- 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 .