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.
- VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE NOTE:
Ensure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.
- With the scan tool, read active DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Refer to the Stored Lost Communication test procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing .
- With the scan tool, read active DTCs.
- CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS
- With the scan tool, read active DTCs from all modules.NOTE:
Check for FCM configuration, CAN B or C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?
Yes
- Go to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 3.
- With the scan tool, read active DTCs from all modules.
- VERIFY THAT THE WCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
- Verify that the WCM is active on the bus.
Is the WCM active on the bus?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Refer to the No Response test procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing .
- CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
- With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the WCM?
Yes
- Replace/update the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
No
- Replace/update the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the appropriate VERIFICATION TEST.
- With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.