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.

COOLING FAN RELAY OPERATION
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, actuate the Cooling Fan Relay.
  Is the Cooling Fan Relay operating?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
  No
  - Go To 2.
ECT SENSOR DTCS CURRENTLY ACTIVE
Are any CAN C or ECT Sensor DTCs active at this time?

Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostics for the ECT Sensor or CAN C Bus DTCs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 3.
CONDENSER FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT DTCS SET IN THE TIPM
Are any Condenser Fan Control Circuit DTCs set in the TIPM?

Yes
- Diagnose the appropriate Condenser Fan Control Circuits in the TIPM. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
No
- Go To 4.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Cooling Fan and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Cooling Fan Module and the Totally Integrated Power Module connectors.
4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .