Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 RAM ProMaster EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Environmental Data.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. With the Engine off and the Park Brake firmly applied, shift the Gear Selector to the REVERSE position.
5. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To Next Step.
  No
  - Perform the TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK THE (L16) BACKUP LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
NOTE:
Make sure the Backup Lamps are off when performing this step.
1. Shift the Gear Selector to the PARK position.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the following harness connectors:
  - Left Backup Lamp.
  - Right Backup Lamp.
  - Interior Rearview Mirror, if equipped.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage on the Backup Lamp Feed circuit at the Left Backup Lamp harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the Backup Lamp Feed circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To Next Step.
CHECK THE (Z367) AND (Z918) GROUND CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the:
  - Ground circuit at the Left Backup Lamp harness connector.
  - Ground circuit at the Right Backup Lamp harness connector.
  - Ground circuit at the Interior Rearview Mirror harness connector, if equipped.
  Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms for any of the connections?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open in the Ground circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To Next Step.
CHECK THE BCM BACKUP LAMP OUTPUT
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the Engine off and the Park Brake firmly applied, shift the Gear Selector to the REVERSE position.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
3. Connect a 12-volt test light between ground and the Backup Lamp Feed circuit at the following harness connectors:
  - Left Backup Lamp.
  - Right Backup Lamp.
  - Interior Rearview Mirror, if equipped.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly for all connections?
  
  Yes
  - If one or both Backup Lamps were inoperative, replace the Left or Right Backup Lamp in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LAMP, TAIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . If the DTC is still Active after replacing the Backup Lamps, replace the Inside Rearview Mirror in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, REARVIEW, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To Next Step.
CHECK THE (L16) BACKUP LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Shift the Gear Selector into PARK.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the related BCM harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the Backup Lamp Feed circuit between the related BCM harness connector and the following:
  - Left Backup Lamp harness connector.
  - Right Backup Lamp harness connector.
  - Interior Rearview Mirror harness connector, if equipped.
  Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms for any of the connections?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open in the Backup Lamp Feed circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To Next Step.
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all BCM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Reconnect all BCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
10. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  - Test complete.