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
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
3. With the scan tool, select: "RFH" and "System Tests".
4. Perform the Door Handle Verification Test. This will activate the Module to retest for DTCs.
5. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs and wait one (1) minute.
  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.
CHECK THE PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE FUNCTION
1. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Right Front Door Handle Power".
2. Observe the Value field.
  What does the value field display?
  
  OFF
  - Go To 3
  ON
  - Go To 8
CHECK THE PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH
1. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
2. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Right Front Door Handle Power".
3. Double click on the Value field to start the graph.
4. Observe the graph for a pulsating line.
  Is the graph pulsating high and low on the screen?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 7
CHECK THE PASSENGER EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE (PASSIVE ENTRY)
1. Remove the Passenger Exterior Door Handle and disconnect the switch harness connector. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
2. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
3. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Right Front Door Handle Power".
4. Double click on the Value field to start the graph.
5. Observe the graph for a pulsating line.
  Is the graph pulsating between high and low on the screen?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Replace the Passenger Exterior Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, INSTALLATION .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
CHECK THE (P400) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) Module C2 harness connector.
3. Check the connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Repair as necessary. If repairs were made, return to Step 1.
4. Check for continuity between ground and the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit at the Handle Switch harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK THE (P400) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (P401) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH RETURN CIRCUIT
1. Check for continuity between the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit and the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return circuit at the Handle Switch harness connector.
  Is there continuity between the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit and the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit for a short to the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return circuit.
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  No
  - 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 .
CHECK THE PASSENGER PASSIVE ENTRY HANDLE SWITCH
1. Continue with the scan tool still on "Right Front Door Handle Power".
2. Observe the Value field.
  What does the value field display?
  
  OFF
  - 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 .
  ON
  - 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.
CHECK THE PASSENGER PASSIVE ENTRY HANDLE
1. Continue with the scan tool still on "Right Front Door Handle Power".
2. Double click on the Value field to start the graph.
3. Observe the graph for a pulsating line.
  Is the graph pulsating between high and low on the screen?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 9
TEST HANDLE FUNCTIONS
1. Stop the graph.
2. Lower the passenger door window.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Have the FOBIK outside and within 10 cm. to 1.5 m. (4 in. to 5 ft.) of the Passenger door handle.
  NOTE:
  In the next steps, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.
5. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Passive Entry Function Carried Out".
6. Press the Lock button and observe "Passive lock at right front door".
7. Grab the door handle and observe "Passive entry at right front door".
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 two more times.
  Is the Module receiving the inputs on the screen as you do them?
  
  Yes
  - 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.
  No
  - Go To 10
CHECK THE DOOR HANDLE
1. Disconnect the Passenger Exterior Door Handle Switch harness connector. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
2. Measure the voltage between the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return and the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Sense circuits in the Passenger Exterior Door Handle Switch connector.
  Is the voltage above 11.8 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Passenger External Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, INSTALLATION .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  No
  - Go To 11
CHECK THE (P401) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH RETURN CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the Passenger Exterior Door Handle and disconnect the switch harness connector. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
3. Check for continuity between ground and the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return circuit.
  Is the resistance below 12.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 14
  No
  - Go To 12
CHECK THE (P401) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Disconnect the Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) Module C2 Harness connector.
2. Check the connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Repair as necessary. If repairs were made, return to Step 1.
3. Measure the resistance of the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return circuit between the RF Hub Module C2 harness connector and the Passenger Exterior Door Handle Switch harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 13
  No
  - Repair the open in the (P401) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Return circuit.
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Disconnect the Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) Module C1 Harness connector.
2. Check the connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Repair as necessary. If repairs were made, return to Step 1.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the RF-Hub Ground circuit in the C1 connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  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 RF-Hub Ground circuit for an open.
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
CHECK THE (P400) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Disconnect the RF Hub Module C2 harness connector.
2. Check the connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Repair as necessary. If repairs were made, return to Step 1.
3. Measure the resistance of the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit between the RF Hub C2 harness connector and the Passenger Exterior Door Handle Switch harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 15
  No
  - Repair the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Sense circuit for an open.
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
CHECK THE (P400) PASSENGER PASSIVE HANDLE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Measure the voltage between ground and the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Switch Sense circuit in the C2 connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P400) Passenger Passive Handle Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  No
  - 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 .