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.

CHECK FOR TCM CAN BUS DTCS
1. With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.
  Are any TCM CAN bus DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair TCM CAN bus DTCs in accordance with the Service Information. If DTC U0001-CAN C BUS is set, perform that diagnostic first. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX - 8HP45/845RE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 1500 article .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK IF PCM DTCS ARE PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Are any PCM DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair PCM DTCs in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to the DTC INDEX - 1500 article .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module Assembly (TCMA) terminals for corrosion, damage, and pushed out terminals. Pay particular attention to the power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the TCMA in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL . Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL, MODULE PROGRAMMING .
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .