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.

LOW FUEL
1. Using the scan tool, verify that the fuel level is above 15%.
  Is the fuel level above 15%?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Add fuel, Go To 2
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
OTHER DTCS
1. Read the Freeze frame data.
  Is the DTC equal to the freeze frame DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair any other DTCs first.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
CHECK FOR DAMAGED FUEL LINES
1. Visually inspect the injector supply lines for damage.
  Do you have any kinked or bent fuel lines?
  
  Yes
  - Replace damaged fuel lines.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE VALVE TRAIN
1. Visually inspect the valve train and check the valve lash on the suspect cylinders.
  Is the valve train functional and the lash within the specifications listed in the service information ?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Adjust the lash or fix or repair any damaged components.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTED FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY
1. Remove the fuel injector supply lines for the suspect cylinders.
2. Inspect both ends of the fuel injector supply lines for damage.
3. Using shop air pressure, blow out the fuel injector supply lines to verify that they are not obstructed.
  Are the fuel lines free of debris or damage?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Replace the damaged or obstructed fuel injector supply lines.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR OBSTRUCTED HIGH PRESSURE CONNECTORS
1. Remove the high pressure connectors for the suspect cylinders.
2. Inspect both ends of the high pressure connectors for signs of damage.
3. Using shop air pressure, blow out the high pressure connectors to verify that they are not obstructed.
  Are the high pressure connectors free of debris or damage?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Replace the damaged or obstructed high pressure connectors.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
CHECK THE FUEL INJECTOR AND VALVE COVER HARNESS TERMINALS
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Visually check the valve cover connectors, wiring, and fuel injector terminals for loose connections or damaged threads.
  Are the connections, wiring, and terminals good?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Repair the connections as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
INTERNAL DAMAGED FUEL INJECTOR
1. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
2. Switch the misfiring injectors and high pressure connectors with injectors and high pressure connectors from cylinders that are firing properly.
3. Operate the vehicle.
  Did the misfire DTC follow the suspect injectors and high pressure connectors?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the internal damaged fuel injector and high pressure connector.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
  No
  - Go To 9
CHECK FOR INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE
1. Perform engine compression test.
  Did the suspect cylinders pass the compression test?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 10
  No
  - Repair the internal damage to the engine.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
CHECK FOR INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE
1. Perform engine leak down test.
  Did the suspect cylinders pass the leak down test?
  
  Yes
  - Test Complete.
  No
  - Repair the internal damage to the engine.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .