Diagnostic Test

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.

CHECK FOR RELATED DTCS
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Are the DTCs P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, or P0716 present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure for the reported DTC(s).
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check Shift Lever adjustment in accordance with the Service Information.
  Is the shifter properly adjusted?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Adjust the Shifter Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK CUSTOMER DRIVING HABIT
1. This DTC can be set if the customer rests their hand on the shift lever while they are driving. The transmission can be put in the T3 position if just enough upward pressure towards neutral is exerted on the shift lever.
2. When this occurs, the feed port to the clutch is restricted, the transmission will declare neutral, and this DTC will be set. The customer should be informed not to rest their hand on the shifter while driving.
3. This DTC can also be set by simply bumping the shift lever toward neutral while accelerating.
4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
  If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
  
  Repair
  - This DTC can be set by putting too much forward pressure on the shift lever while it is in the OD position. Make sure the customer is informed.
  - Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .