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 INTERMITTENT DTC
1. Cycle the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and then erase the DTCs.
3. Using the scan tool locate and then perform the Remote Start Antenna test found in the RF Hub under the System Test tab.
  Does the scan tool display; B1A76-11-REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
CHECK THE RF HUB MODULE
1. Cycle the ignition off.
2. Gain access to the RF Hub connectors. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
  NOTE:
  When viewing the RF Hub connections make sure all connectors were connected, and are not damaged before proceeding. If there were any connectors not connected or damaged to the RF Hub correct this condition and repeat step 1 of this diagnostic.
3. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna cable/harness at the RF Hub module.
4. Cycle the ignition on.
5. Using the scan tool locate and then perform the Remote Start Antenna test found in the RF Hub under the System Test tab.
  Does the scan tool display; B1A76-13-REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT - CIRCUIT OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Radio Frequency Hub in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE REMOTE START ANTENNA AND REMOTE START ANTENNA CABLE/HARNESS
1. Cycle the ignition off.
2. Connect the Remote Start Antenna cable/harness at the RF Hub module.
3. Gain access to the Remote Start Antenna connection.
4. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna cable/harness connector at the Remote Start Antenna.
5. Using the scan tool locate and then perform the Remote Start Antenna test found in the RF Hub under the System Test tab.
  Does the scan tool display; B1A76-13-REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT - CIRCUIT OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Remote Start Antenna in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ANTENNA, REMOTE START, REMOVAL .
  No
  - Replace the Remote Start Antenna cable in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .