check engine light DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Owner's Guide

8.WASTEGATE SOLENOID
Reconnect the ECM harness connector.
Reconnect the disconnected Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
Turn the Ignition on, engine not running.
Disconnect the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
Connect an incandescent test light across the supply and driver pins at
the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
NOTE: The ECM will perform a self check of the circuit after
approximately 30 seconds, which should light the incandescent
test light.
Does the light illuminate brightly after 30 seconds of being
connected?
Ye s>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Symptom (Diag-
nostic Procedure). (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING)
No>>
Replace the ECM.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

When Monitored:
When the ignition is on.
Set Condition:
The ECM detects a discrepancy between the PWM supplied to the Electronic Fuel Control Actuator and the
PWM returned from the Electronic Fuel Control Actuator.
Possible Causes
FUEL PUMP
(K181) FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR DRIVER OPEN
(K31) RETURN CIRCUIT OPEN FROM FCA TO ECM
(K181) FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
(K31) FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR RETURN CIRCUIT SHORTED TO EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
(K31) FCA RETURN CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K181) FCA DRIVER CIRCUIT
(K181) FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K181) FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT
(K31) FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR RETURN CIRCUIT SHORTED TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
ECM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.FUEL PUMP
Ignition on, engine not running.
Disconnect the Fuel Control Actuator (FCA) harness connector.
Connect an incandescent test light across the Fuel Control Actuator
driver circuit and the Fuel Control Actuator return circuit at the fuel con-
trol actuator harness connector.
Observe the test light.
The ECM will perform a self test of the circuit which should momentarily
flash the test light brightly, one time, approximately 20 seconds after
being connected.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
NOTE: Compare test light brightness to that of a direct connection
to the battery.
Did the light flash brightly?
Ye s>>
Replace the Fuel Pump.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1
(DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Go To 2

3.FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the cluster.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-Volt test Light, check the Fused Ignition Switch Run/Start
circuit.
Is the light illuminated and bright?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open fused Ignition Switch Output circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1
(DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING)
4.WAIT-TO-START LIGHT BULB
Remove and inspect the Wait-to-Start Bulb.
Is the Bulb Ok?
Ye s>>
Te s t c o m p l e t e .
No>>
Replace the Wait-to-Start Bulb.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

4.FUEL LIFT PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between battery negative and the lift pump control circuit at the TPIM con-
nector.
Is the voltage greater than 1 volt?
No>>
Go To 5
Ye s>>
Fix or replace the harness.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
5.FUEL LIFT PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO OTHER CIRCUITS
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the lift pump control circuit in the ECM connector and all other
circuits in the ECM connectors.
Is the resistance less than 10 Ohms?
Ye s>>
Fix or replace the harness.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Go To 6
6.FUEL LIFT PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
Connect the ECM and TIPM connectors.
Using a back probing tool 6801, back probe the lift pump control circuit in from TIPM connector.
Toggle the lift pump actuator with the Electronic Service Tool.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery negative, check the lift pump circuit at the TIPM connector.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light cycle on and off and illuminate brightly?
No>>
Replace the ECM
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Ye s>>
Go To 7
7.FUEL LIFT PUMP DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO OTHER CIRCUITS
Using a back probing tool, back probe the lift pump control circuit in the TIPM connector.
Toggle the lift pump actuator with the scan Tool.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery negative, check the lift pump control circuit at the TIPM connector.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light cycle on and off and illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Te s t c o m p l e t e .
Perform Intermittent Condition test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Replace the TPIM
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

When Monitored:
Whilethekeyison.
Set Condition:
The commanded signal to the fuel lift pump relay does not match the feedbacksignal from the fuel lift pump
relay.
Possible Causes
DAMAGED WIRING HARNESS
LIFT PUMP DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
ECM
TIPM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.LIFT PUMP DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition on, engine off.
Disconnect the ECM and TIPM connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the lift pump driver wire between the ECM connector and ground.
Is the resistance less than 10 Ohms?
Ye s>>
Fix or repair the wire harness.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Go To 2
2.ECM
Turn Ignition off.
Connect the ECM and TIPM connectors.
Turn the ignition on, engine off.
Using a back probing tool 6801, back probe the lift pump logic pin in from TIPM connector.
Toggle the lift pump actuator with the Electronic Service Tool.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery negative, check the lift pump circuit at the TIPM connector.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light cycle on and off and illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Replace the ECM.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

3.TIPM
Using a back probing tool 6801, back probe the lift pump power pin in from TIPM connector.
Toggle the lift pump actuator with the Electronic Service Tool.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery negative, check the lift pump circuit at the TIPM connector.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light cycle on and off and illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Te s t c o m p l e t e .
Perform Intermittent Condition test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Replace the TPIM
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

4.FUSED BATTERY SUPPLY
Connect the ECM and TIPM connectors.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using a back probing tool 6801, back probe the A/C clutch logic pin in the TIPM logic connector.
Usinga12volttestlightconnectedtobatterypositive,checkthetransmission logic circuit at the TIPM connector
while actuating the A/C clutch circuit with the Electronic Service Tool.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Replace the ECM.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
5.TIPM
Using a back probing tool, back probe the A/C clutch power pin from the TIPM power connector.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery positive, check the transmission power circuit at the TIPM connector
while actuating the A/C clutch circuit with the Electronic Service Tool.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Te s t c o m p l e t e .
Perform Intermittent Condition test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Replace the TIPM.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

When Monitored:
When the ignition is on.
Set Condition:
When the signal from the A/C Clutch output does not match the signal from theA/C Clutch feedback.
Possible Causes
WIRING HARNESS OR CONNECTIONS
A/C CLUTCH CIRCUIT SHORTED TO EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
TIPM
ECM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.A/C CLUTCH CIRCUIT SHORTED TO EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
Ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM and TIPM connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using a Voltmeter, measure the voltage of the A/C Clutch Control Circuit between the TIPM connector and battery
negative..
Is the voltage less than 1 volt?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
Ye s>>
Repair or Replace the wiring harness.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
2.ECM
Ignition off.
Connect the ECM and TIPM connectors.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using a back probing tool 6801, back probe the A/C clutch control circuit inthe TIPM connector.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery positive, check the transmission control circuit at the TIPM connector
while actuating the A/C clutch circuit with the Electronic Service Tool.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Replace the ECM.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

3.TIPM
Using a back probing tool 6801, back probe the A/C clutch power circuit in the TIPM connector.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to battery positive, check the transmission power circuit at the TIPM connector
while actuating the A/C clutch circuit with the Electronic Service Tool.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Te s t c o m p l e t e .
Perform Intermittent Condition test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No>>
Replace the TIPM.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

3.(C3) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off
Disconnect the C9 TIPM harness connector.
Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (C3) A/C Clutch Con-
trol Output circuit at the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (C3) A/C Clutch Control
Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4
4.A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
Connect the C2 and C9 TIPM harness connectors.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the scan tool under the TIPM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C3) A/C Clutch
Control Output circuit at the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off?
Ye s>>
Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch per Service Informa-
tion.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal
push out. Repair as necessary.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
Were any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module per Service Information.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST – VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)