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
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Press and release the Mirror Select switch to select the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror.
- Operate the Mirror Adjust switch in all directions several times.
- Turn the ignition from on to off three times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read PDM DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. For vehicles equipped with folding outside rearview mirrors, repeat test with mirror folded. If DTC is now active, Go To 2 Otherwise, use the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide and inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (P692) PASSENGER MIRROR UNFOLD DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (P72) PASSENGER MIRROR VERTICAL DRIVER CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) C2 harness connector from the PDM.
- Check for continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (P692) Passenger Mirror Unfold Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector.
Is there continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (P692) Passenger Mirror Unfold Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector?
Yes
- Repair the (P692) Passenger Mirror Unfold Driver circuit for a short to the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit. If the wiring harness and connector are okay, replace the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, REMOVAL and MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK (P695) PASSENGER MIRROR FOLD DRIVER CIRCUIT AND (P692) PASSENGER MIRROR UNFOLD DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (P72) PASSENGER MIRROR VERTICAL DRIVER CIRCUIT
- Check for continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (P695) Passenger Mirror Fold Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector.
Is there continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (P695) Passenger Mirror Fold Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector?
Yes
- Repair the (P695) Passenger Mirror Fold Driver circuit for a short to the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit. If the wiring harness and connector are okay, replace the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, REMOVAL and MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- Check for continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (P695) Passenger Mirror Fold Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector.
- CHECK (P72) PASSENGER MIRROR VERTICAL DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (C17) PASSENGER MIRROR HEATER DRIVER CIRCUIT
- Check for continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (C17) Passenger Mirror Heater Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector.
Is there continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (C17) Passenger Mirror Heater Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector?
Yes
- Repair the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit for a short to the (C17) Passenger Mirror Heater Driver circuit. If the wiring harness and connector are okay, replace the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, REMOVAL and MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Passenger Door Module (PDM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DOOR, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Check for continuity between the (P72) Passenger Mirror Vertical Driver circuit and the (C17) Passenger Mirror Heater Driver circuit at the Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector.