Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read and record the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Start the engine.
- Press and release the brake pedal.
- With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Body Control Module (BCM) C4 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the ABS Module harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (B15) Brake Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (B15) Brake Signal 1 in the ABS Module harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the BCM harness connector and the ABS Module harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the BCM harness connector and the ABS Module harness connector.