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.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS PRESENT
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the ABS Module.
  Are there any ABS DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  No
  - Go To 2.
POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCS PRESENT
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the PCM.
  Are there any PCM DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Before continuing with this diagnostic procedure, Refer to appropriate Electrical Diagnostic Information and perform the appropriate PCM diagnostic procedures. .
  No
  - Go To 3.
DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the DTCM.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Go To 6.
VERIFY SET CONDITION
NOTE:
Check with the customer on driving terrain (e.g. mud, sand, snow) for set condition.
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. Test drive vehicle on dry paved road.
3. During the test drive, move the Transfer Case Selector Switch (if equipped) to each position several times in accordance with the Service Information.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Go To 6.
TRANSFER CASE CLUTCH PACK
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position
2. Replace the Transfer Case Clutch Pack in accordance with the Service Information.
  Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. With the scan tool, clear Stored DTCs in the DTCM.
5. Test drive vehicle on dry paved road.
6. During the test drive, move the Transfer Case Selector Switch (if equipped) to each position several times in accordance with the Service Information.
7. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the DTCM.
  Does this DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.
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 there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.