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 ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
- Turn the ignition off and wait one minute.
- Turn the ignition from on to off three times then to on.
- Road test the vehicle over 10 mph (16 km/h) and shift gears several times.
- With the scan tool, read the RF Hub active DTCs.
Is this 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 (T824) TRANSMISSION (TRS) PARK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND NOTE:
Using the mini schematic at the beginning of this test, identify the type of appropriate shifter component the vehicle has before proceeding.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the appropriate component harness connector.
- Turn all lights off and close all doors.
- Wait 90 seconds to allow the Modules to go to sleep.
- Check for continuity between ground and the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit at the appropriate component harness connector.NOTE:
As long as the Module is asleep the resistance should be approximately 200K Ohms.
Is there continuity between ground and the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (T824) TRANSMISSION (TRS) PARK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE NOTE:
The RF Hub must NOT be awake for the result of this test to be valid.
- CHECK THE (Z908/Z911) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, test the (Z908 or Z911) Ground circuit in the appropriate component harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (Z908 or Z911) Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (T824) TRANSMISSION (TRS) PARK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit in the appropriate component harness connector.
Is the voltage above 12.0 volts?
Yes
- Replace the appropriate component in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 6
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit in the appropriate component harness connector.
- CHECK THE (T824) TRANSMISSION (TRS) PARK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Radio Frequency Hub C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit between the appropriate component harness connector and the RF Hub C1 connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Radio Frequency 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 open in the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK (T824) TRANSMISSION (TRS) PARK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Radio Frequency Hub C1 harness connector.
- Open the driver door and turn the park lamps on.
- Try to turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit in the appropriate component harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (T824) TRS Park Signal circuit for a short to voltage
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Radio Frequency 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 .