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:
It is recommended that a battery charger be connected and set on low during this test.
NOTE:Be sure the thumbwheels on the Dimmer Module are turned fully on during this test.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
- Turn the ignition on to off three times and leave in the Lock position.
- Turn the park lamps on.
- Wait one minute.
- With the scan tool, read PDM 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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE LAMP FOR A SHORT
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the inner door panel trim in accordance with the Service Information.
- Make sure the Passenger Door Handle Lamp connector is disconnected.
- Re-connect the Passenger Door Map Pocket Lamp connector.
- Be sure the park lamps are still on.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Wait one minute.
- With the scan tool, read PDM DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Passenger Door Handle Lamp Assembly.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE PASSENGER DOOR MAP POCKET LAMP FOR A SHORT
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Passenger Door Map Pocket Lamp connector.
- Be sure the park lamps are still on.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Wait one minute.
- With the scan tool, read PDM DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Passenger Door Map Pocket Lamp Assembly.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (M35) PASSENGER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Passenger Door Module C5 harness connector.
- Check for continuity between Ground and the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit at the PDM C5 harness connector.
Is there continuity between Ground and the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- CHECK THE (M35) PASSENGER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (M36) PASSENGER DOOR LIGHTING RETURN CIRCUIT
- Check for continuity between the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit and the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit at the PDM C5 harness connector.
Is there continuity between the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit and the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit for a short to the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Passenger Door Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DOOR, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Check for continuity between the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit and the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit at the PDM C5 harness connector.