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.

FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Check for contaminants that may have damaged the O2 Sensor: contaminated fuel, unapproved silicone, oil and coolant.

NOTE:
After the repairs have been made, verify proper O2 Sensor operation. If all the O2 Sensor voltage readings have not returned to normal, follow the diagnostic procedure for the remaining O2 Sensors.
1. Start the engine.
2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
  WARNING:
  When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  NOTE:
  It may be necessary to drive the vehicle to meet the conditions to set this DTC, try to repeat the conditions in which the fault originally set by reviewing the Freeze Frame data.
  
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Perform the CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (K43) O2 SENSOR 2/1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the O2 Sensor 2/1 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (K43) O2 Sensor 2/1 Signal circuit in the O2 Sensor 2/1 harness connector.
  Is the voltage between 4.1 and 5.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Check the (K43) O2 Sensor 2/1 Signal circuit for a short to ground, open or short to voltage. If OK, replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL . Refer to PCM/ECM REPROGRAMMING - GAS .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (K902) O2 SENSOR 2/1 RETURN CIRCUIT
1. Measure the voltage between ground and the (K902) O2 Sensor 2/1 Return circuit in the O2 Sensor 2/1 harness connector.
  Is the voltage at 2.5 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Check the (K902) O2 Sensor 2/1 Return circuit for a short to ground, open or short to voltage. If OK, replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL . Refer to PCM/ECM REPROGRAMMING - GAS .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
OXYGEN SENSOR
NOTE:
Check for signs of contaminants that may have damaged the O2 Sensor, such as contaminated fuel, unapproved silicone, oil and coolant.
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Oxygen Sensor 2/1 and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
  - Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
  - Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
  - Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the O2 Sensor 2/1 and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
  - Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Oxygen Sensor 2/1 in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .