Theory Of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) performs several diagnostic checks to determine whether the temperature of a clutch is above a calibrated temperature value. These diagnostic checks use temperature models which are based upon input speed and output speed, current gear, target gear, calculated effective pressure on engaging clutch and on the disengaging clutch. The Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set by these diagnostics are used to protect the durability of the clutches by controlling the shift operation.