Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase FCM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off 3 times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active FCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Antilock Brake Module harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase FCM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off 3 times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active FCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace the Antilock Brake Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST or ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase FCM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off 3 times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active FCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the appropriate POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER- INTERNAL SHORT
- Turn the ignition off.WARNING:
Turn the ignition off disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller harness connectors.
- Turn the ignition on.WARNING:
Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- With the scan tool, record and erase FCM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off 3 times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active FCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 5.
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace and program the Occupant Restraint Controller in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Turn the ignition off.
- (D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Front Control Module C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6.
- (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 7.
- Measure the voltage between the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit and ground.
- (D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit.
Is any resistance present?
Yes
- Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 8.
- (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
Is any resistance present?
Yes
- Repair the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 9.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
- (D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
Is any resistance present?
Yes
- Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. Ensure both CAN C Bus circuits are not open at the FCM. If ok, replace and program the Front Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.