Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
If both DTCs C1415 and C140A are present, check the DTCM fuse and the B(+) supply to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Test drive the vehicle
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 4.
(T315) SHIFT MOTOR CONTROL A CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 1: Checking Step Motor Control A Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position
2. Disconnect the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
3. Disconnect the DTCM C2 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit from the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector to the DTCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T315) Shift Motor Control A circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
(T316) SHIFT MOTOR CONTROL B CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 2: Checking Step Motor Control B Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (T316) Shift Motor Control B circuit from the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector to the DTCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T316) Shift Motor Control B circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
4. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
5. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
6. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.