battery DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Owners Manual

For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
Theory of Operation
When all criteria has been met, power is supplied to each MDS Solenoid when the engine is making a transition
from 8 cylinder mode to 4 cylinder mode. By actuating the solenoid, oil pressure is raised to the pair of lifters that
coincide with each particular solenoid. The oil pressure pushes in the locking pins that allows the lifter to collapse,
decoupling the valves and camshaft.
When Monitored:
Transition from 8 to 4 cylinder mode.
Set Condition:
When the PCM recognizes a problem with the Solenoid Control circuit. One trip fault.
Possible Causes
(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO.6 CONTROL SHORT TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO.6 CONTROL SHORT TO GROUND
(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO.6 CONTROL OPEN
(Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
MDS SOLENOID NO.6
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.MDS SOLENOID NO.6
Turn the ignition off.
Gain access to the MDS Solenoid No.6.
Disconnect the MDS Solenoid No.6 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Turn off all accessories.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to the (Z903) Ground circuit, probe
the (K453) MDS Solenoid No.6 Control circuit.
With a scan tool, actuate the MDS Solenoid No.6.
Does the 12-volt test light flash on and off?
Ye s>>
Replace the MDS Solenoid No.6.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

3.(Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to the 12-volts, probe the (Z903)
Ground circuit in the MDS Solenoid No.6 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open in the (Z903) Ground circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.(K453) MDS SOLENOID CONTROL NO.6 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (K453) MDS Solenoid No.6 Control circuit
in the MDS Solenoid No.6 connector.
Is the voltage above 1.0 volt?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to battery voltage in the (K453) MDS Sole-
noid No.6 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO.6 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K453) MDS Solenoid
No.6 Control circuit in the MDS Solenoid No.6 harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K453) MDS Solenoid
No.6 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 6

For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
Theory of Operation
When all criteria has been met, power is supplied to each MDS Solenoid when the engine is making a transition
from 8 cylinder mode to 4 cylinder mode. By actuating the solenoid, oil pressure is raised to the pair of lifters that
coincide with each particular solenoid. The oil pressure pushes in the locking pins that allows the lifter to collapse,
decoupling the valves and camshaft.
When Monitored:
Transition from 8 to 4 cylinder mode.
Set Condition:
When the PCM recognizes a problem with the Solenoid Control circuit. One trip fault.
Possible Causes
(K454) MDS SOLENOID NO.7 CONTROL SHORT TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
(K454) MDS SOLENOID NO.7 CONTROL SHORT TO GROUND
(K454) MDS SOLENOID NO.7 CONTROL OPEN
(Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
MDS SOLENOID NO.7
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.MDS SOLENOID NO.7
Turn the ignition off.
Gain access to the MDS Solenoid No.7.
Disconnect the MDS Solenoid No.7 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Turn off all accessories.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to the (Z903) Ground circuit, probe
the (K454) MDS Solenoid No.7 Control circuit.
With a scan tool, actuate the MDS Solenoid No.7.
Does the 12-volt test light flash on and off?
Ye s>>
Replace the MDS Solenoid No.7.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

3.(Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to the 12-volts, probe the (Z903)
Ground circuit in the MDS Solenoid No.7 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open in the (Z903) Ground circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.(K454) MDS SOLENOID NO.7 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (K454) MDS Solenoid No.7 Control circuit
in the MDS Solenoid No.7 harness connector.
Is the voltage above 1.0 volt?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to battery voltage in the (K454) MDS Sole-
noid No.7 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.(K454) MDS SOLENOID NO.7 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K454) MDS Solenoid
No.7 Control circuit in the MDS Solenoid No.7 harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K454) MDS Solenoid
No.7 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 6

When Monitored:
Ignition run time is greater than 1 second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16volts. Engine run time greater
than 3 seconds.
Set Condition:
The PCM loses communication over the CAN C Bus circuit. The circuit is continuously monitored. One Trip
fault.
Possible Causes
CAN C BUS OPEN OR SHORTED CONDITION
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnostic
procedures and for further possible causes.
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read FCM DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diag-
nostic procedures and for further possible causes.
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

U0101-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TCM
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
When Monitored:
Ignition run time is greater than 1 second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16volts. Engine run time greater
than 3 seconds.
Set Condition:
The PCM doesn’t receive a Bus Message from the Transmission Control Modulefor 7 consecutive seconds.
One trip failure. The circuit is continuously monitored.
Possible Causes
PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT CHECK
BUS FAILURE OPEN OR SHORTED CONDITION
PCI BUS UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCAN TOOL
PCM
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnostic
procedures and for further possible causes.
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
Cycle the ignition key on and off several times. Leaving the ignition on forat least 20 seconds.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the DTC reset?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C1 PCM harness connector.
CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the
PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting
in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815
to perform diagnosis.
With a 12-volt test light connected to ground and with special tool
#8815 installed, probe the (F202), (F1), and (T751) Fused Ignition
Switch Output circuit.
Perform the above check with the Ignition key in the off lock position,
Ignition on, engine not running position, and during cranking.
Wiggle the related wire harness while probing the special tool with the
test light to try to interrupt the circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (F202), (F1), and (T751) Fused Ignition Switch (Off, Run, Start)
circuit. Inspect the related fuse, if the fuse is open check the circuit fora short to ground.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
Ignition run time is greater than 1 second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16volts. Engine run time greater
than 3 seconds.
Set Condition:
The PCM doesn’t receive an ABS message over the CAN C circuit for 7 consecutive seconds. The circuit is
continuously monitored. One Trip fault.
Possible Causes
CAN C BUS OPEN OR SHORTED CONDITION
ABS MODULE
FCM
PCM
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnostic
procedures and for further possible causes.
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diag-
nostic procedures and for further possible causes.
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
Ignition run time is greater than 1 second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16volts.
Set Condition:
The PCM doesn’t receive a FCM message over the CAN C circuit for 7 consecutive seconds. The circuit is
continuously monitored. One Trip fault.
Possible Causes
CAN C BUS OPEN OR SHORTED CONDITION
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
PCM
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnostic
procedures and for further possible causes.
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diag-
nostic procedures and for further possible causes.
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

U0155-NO CLUSTER BUS MESSAGE
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
When Monitored:
Ignition key on and battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
No messages received from the MIC (Instrument Cluster) for more than 20 seconds. One Trip Fault. Three
good trips to turn off the MIL.
Possible Causes
BUS CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
PCM
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnostic
procedures and for further possible causes.
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
Cycle the ignition key on and off several times.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the DTC reset?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.COMMUNICATE WITH CLUSTER
With the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the Instrument cluster.
Can communication be established with the Instrument Cluster?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diag-
nostic procedures and for further possible causes.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
3.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
Start the engine
Allow the engine to idle.
Is the correct engine speed display in the instrument cluster (Tach)?
Ye s>>
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Refer to the Instrument Category and perform the appropriate symptom.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
Ignition run time is greater than 1 second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16volts. Engine run time greater
than 3 seconds.
Set Condition:
The PCM doesn’t receive a SKREEM message over the CAN C circuit for 7 consecutive seconds. The circuit
is continuously monitored.
Possible Causes
CAN C BUS OPEN OR SHORTED CONDITION
SKREEM
TIPM
PCM
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnostic
procedures and for further possible causes.
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diag-
nostic procedures and for further possible causes.
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)