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
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
3. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
  NOTE:
  It may be necessary to test drive the vehicle to activate the SCR system.
4. Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
5. 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 (K482) DEF SUPPLY PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the DEF Pump-Level/Temp Sensor C1 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (K482) DEF Supply Pump Control circuit between the DEF Pump-Level/Temp Sensor C1 harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K482) DEF Supply Pump Control circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
DEF PUMP_LEVEL/TEMP SENSOR
1. Replace the DEF Pump-Level/Temperature Sensor in accordance with the service information.
2. Reconnect the DEF Pump-Level/Temp Sensor C1 harness connector.
3. Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
6. Start the engine.
7. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
8. Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
9. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Test Complete.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the DEF Pump-Level/Temp Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module.
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 .