Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- APP SENSOR NO. 1 VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.82 VOLTS NOTE:
When this DTC is Active the engine speed, torque, and vehicle speed are limited to a Limp in mode.
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
- Turn the Ignition off.
- Disconnect the APP Sensor harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With a scan tool, monitor the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage above 0 Volts?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Replace the APP Sensor Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- (K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connectors.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage on the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
Is the voltage above 0 Volts?
Yes
- Repair the short to battery voltage in the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 4.
- (K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between (K23) App Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit And (F855) 5-volt Supply Circuit In App Sensor Harness Connector
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
Is the below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the short between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 5.
- (K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between (K23) App Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit And (F856) 5-volt Supply Circuit In App Sensor Harness Connector
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- Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the short between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 6.
- Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.
- (K167) APP SENSOR NO. 1 RETURN CIRCUIT OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 7.
No
- Repair the open or high resistance in the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- Measure the resistance of the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NOTE:
Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
- Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
- APP SENSOR NO. 1 SWEEP
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With a scan tool, monitor the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor voltage.
- Slowly press the Accelerator Pedal down.
Does voltage start at approximately 0.45 of a volt and go above 4.6 volts with a smooth transition?
Yes
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION - 6.7L .
No
- Replace the APP Sensor Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .