Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
Repair all other DTCs first before proceeding with this test.
- TRANSFER CASE RANGE SELECT SWITCH VOLTAGE 4WD HIGH
- TRANSFER CASE RANGE SELECT SWITCH VOLTAGE 4WD LO
- Place the Transfer Case Selector Switch in 4WD LO.
- With the scan tool under Data Display, read the Transfer Case Range Select Switch voltage in the CCN.
Is the voltage approximately 2.72 volts (±.02 of a volt)?
Yes
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 and 3500 or BODY VERIFICATION TEST 3500 Cab and Chassis, 4500 and 5500.
No
- Go To 4.
- TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the Transfer Case Selector Switch harness connector.
- Connect a jumper wire between the (K77) Transfer Case Position Sensor Input circuit and the (K977) Mode Select circuit in the Transfer Case Selector Switch harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool in Data Display, read the Range Switch voltage in the CCN.NOTE:
The switch voltage should be approximately 5.0 volts (±.05 of a volt).
Does the voltage display as described?
Yes
- Replace the Transfer Case Selector Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
No
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 and 3500 or BODY VERIFICATION TEST 3500 Cab and Chassis, 4500 and 5500.
- INTERMITTENT TRANSFER CASE RANGE SELECT SWITCH PERFORMANCE
- The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
- While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
- Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the TRANSFER CASE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
No
- Test complete.