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
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, erase PCM DTCs.
3. Using the scan tool, navigate to Actuator Tests and actuate the Variable Swirl Valve.
4. Using the scan tool, view PCM DTCs.
  Did this DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
CHECK THE (N117) INTAKE SWIRL VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Intake Swirl Valve Control Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Intake Swirl Valve jumper harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (N117) Intake Swirl Valve Control circuit at the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair the (N117) Intake Swirl Valve Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
INTAKE SWIRL VALVE
1. Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
2. Connect a jumper between the (N117) EGR Air Flow Control Valve Control circuit and the (F343) Fused ASD Output circuit at the Intake Swirl Valve jumper harness connector (main harness side).
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using the scan tool, navigate to Actuator Tests and toggle the Intake Swirl Valve.
5. Using the scan tool, view PCM DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The scan tool should display a P2010-Intake Manifold Runner (Swirl) Control Circuit High DTC as active or pending with the jumper in place.
  
  Did the scan tool display the DTC as describe above?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Intake Manifold in accordance with the service information.
    NOTE:
    Before replacing the Intake Swirl Valve, carefully inspect the jumper harness and connectors for damage. If any damage is found, replace the jumper harness.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .