Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 3500 HD and 2015 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
- Try to start the engine.
- With the scan tool, read RF Hub DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (F20) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) C1 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Body Control Module C5 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (F20) Ignition Switch Output wire between the Body Control Module C5 harness connector and the RF Hub C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
- Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the (F20) Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .