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.
- ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Verify that the DEF level in the DEF Tank is not too low before beginning this Diagnostic.
NOTE:If there are any other DEF Supply Pump DTCs or DEF Purge Pump DTCs present, perform the Diagnostics on those DTCs before continuing with this one.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record all Freeze frame data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for 75 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on, run the engine to operating temperatureNOTE:
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle under normal conditions to activate the SCR system.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC reset?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- SCR RELAY #1
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the SCR Relay #1 (in the Auxiliary Power Distribution Center) with a known good relay.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
- Turn the ignition on, run the engine to operating temperatureNOTE:
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle under normal conditions to activate the SCR system.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the SCR Relay #1 in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE DEF PUMP SUPPLY/PURGE LINES FOR LEAKS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect the DEF Pump Supply/Purge lines for leaks.
Are there any leaks present?
Yes
- Repair the DEF Pump Supply/Purge line(s) that are leaking. Then, begin this Diagnostics again starting with the 'DTC IS ACTIVE' Test Step.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE (F203) DEF SUPPLY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the engine off.
- Disconnect the SCR Relay #1 (in the Auxiliary Power Distribution Center).
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Disconnect the DEF Pump C1 harness connector.
- Apply Battery voltage to the (F203) DEF Pump Supply circuit at the SCR Relay #1 terminal.
- Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage on the (F203) DEF Pump Supply circuit at the DEF Pump C1 harness connector.
Does the voltage read Battery voltage (+/- 1.0 volt)?
Yes
- Replace the DEF Pump in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the (F203) DEF Pump Supply circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .