Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect the Front Suspension for binding, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 2
- INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE NOTE:
Pay particular attention to the inner tie rod boots for damage.
- Visually inspect the Steering Gear for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION
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Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- Visually inspect the Steering Gear for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION
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- 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 DTCs and record on vehicle work order.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive the vehicle at road speeds above 30 k/mh (19 mph) and evaluate return effort of power steering.
- Park the vehicle.
- With the scan tool, read EPS DTCs.
Is there excessive return effort in the power steering or is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Replace the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with Service Information. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension and repair as necessary. If no problems are found, test complete.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .