key battery DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Owner's Guide

When Monitored:
At a cold start, engine coolant below 98°F, Ambient/Battery Sensor readingwithin27°F,andEngineCoolant
Temperature above 170°F on the previous key off.
Set Condition:
The Oxygen Sensor signal voltage is below 0.156 of a volt for 28 seconds after starting engine.
Possible Causes
(K43) O2 2/1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K43) O2 2/1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
O2 SENSOR
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.O2 SENSOR BELOW 0.16 OF A VOLT
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for 4 to 5 minutes.
With the scan tool, read the O2 Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 0.16 of a volt?
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.O2 SENSOR OPERATION
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with thefan. Do not put your hands
near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do no wear loose clothing.
Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.
Start the engine.
With the scan tool, monitor the O2 Sensor voltage.
IstheO2Sensorvoltageabove0.16ofavolt?
Ye s>>
Replace the O2 Sensor.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

When Monitored:
At a cold start, engine coolant below 98°F, Ambient/Battery Sensor readingwithin27°F,andEngineCoolant
Temperature above 170°F on the previous key off.
Set Condition:
The Oxygen Sensor signal voltage is below 0.156 of a volt for 28 seconds after starting engine.
Possible Causes
(K243) O2 SENSOR 2/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K243) O2 SENSOR 2/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
(K243) O2 SENSOR 2/2 SIGNAL SHORTED TO THE (Z1) HEATER GROUND CIRCUIT
O2 SENSOR
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.O2 SENSOR BELOW 0.16 OF A VOLT
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for 4 to 5 minutes.
With the scan tool, read the O2 Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 0.16 of a volt?
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.O2 SENSOR OPERATION
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with thefan. Do not put your hands
near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.
Start the engine.
With the scan tool, monitor the O2 Sensor voltage.
IstheO2Sensorvoltageabove0.16ofavolt?
Ye s>>
Replace the O2 Sensor
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

When Monitored:
Continuously after the ignition is turned on and the battery voltage is above 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
Not powering down, not in limp-in and time since last solenoid activation is greater than 72 micro seconds. The
PCM will set a trouble code if the actual state of the solenoid does not matchthe intended state on two con-
secutive key cycles.
Possible Causes
(F202) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
EVAP PURGE SOLENOID
(K70) EVAP PURGE SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K70) EVAP PURGE SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.VEHICLE HISTORY AND SERVICE BULLETIN INVESTIGATION
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data if any DTC(s) are present.
Whether or not any DTC(s) are present you will want to check the following items which may assist in repairing the
customer’s complaint successfully.
Check the vehicles repair history.
If the vehicle has a repair history that pertains to the customer’s currentcomplaint, review the repair.
Inspect the vehicle for any aftermarket accessories that may have been installed incorrectly.
Check for any service bulletin(s) related to the customer’s complaint or DTC(s).
If a service bulletin applies, follow the instructions per the service bulletin.
Choose the following scenario that best applies.
The service bulletin repaired the customer’s complaint.
Testing complete.
A DTC is present, no service bulletins apply, or the service bulletin didn’t repair the customer’s complaint.
Go To 2
2.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
During power-down and battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
The MAP sensor signal voltage goes below 2.35 volts with the key off for 5 seconds.
Possible Causes
MAP SENSOR VOLTS BELOW 2.3 VOLTS
MAP SENSOR
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
SHORTED SENSOR
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.MAP SENSOR VOLTS BELOW 2.3 VOLTS
NOTE: If the P0107 - MAP Sensor Voltage Too Low is also set, diagnose it firstbefore continuing with P1296
- No 5-volts To MAP Sensor.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
With the scan tool in Sensors, read the MAP Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 2.35 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the MAP Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit at the MAP
Sensor harness connector.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Go To 4

When Monitored:
With ignition key on and battery voltage above 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
An open or shorted condition is detected in the ASD Relay control circuit.
Possible Causes
GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
ASD RELAY
(A14) FUSED B+ OUTPUT CIRCUITS
(K51) ASD RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K51) ASD RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
Is the Good Trip Counter displayed and equal to zero?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.ASD RELAY
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the ASD Relay from the PDC.
Measure the resistance between the coil terminals of the ASD Relay.
Is the resistance between 50 and 80 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Replace the ASD Relay.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
3.(A14) FUSED B+ OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (A14) Fused B+ Output circuits in the ASD Relay con-
nector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open or short to ground in the (A14) Fused B+ Output circuits. Inspect the related fuse and
repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With ignition key on, battery voltage above 10.4 volts, and engine RPM greater than 400.
Set Condition:
No voltage sensed at the PCM when the ASD Relay is energized.
Possible Causes
GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
ASD RELAY
(A14) FUSED B+ CIRCUITS
(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
(K342) ASD OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
Is the Good Trip Counter displayed and equal to zero?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.ENGINE STARTING STATUS
Attempt to start the engine.
Did the engine start?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Go To 4
3.(K342) ASD OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the ASD Relay from the PDC.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (K342) ASD Relay Output circuit from the ASD Relay cavity in the PDC to the PCM
harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 7
No>>
Repair the open in the (K342)ASD Relay Output circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With the ignition key on.
Set Condition:
The PCM senses the voltage from the Battery Temperature Sensor above 4.9 volts for 3 seconds.
Possible Causes
BATTERY TEMP SENSOR VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.8 VOLTS
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(K25) BATTERY TEMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
(K25) BATTERY TEMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.BATTERY TEMP SENSOR VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.8 VOLTS
Ignition on, engine not running.
Record all DTCs and the related Freeze Frame data.
With the scan tool, monitor the Battery Temperature Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage above 4.8 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Battery Temp Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool in sensors, read the Batt Temp Sensor voltage value.
Connect a jumper wire between the (K25) Batt Temp Signal circuit and
the (K900) Sensor ground circuit at the Battery Temp Sensor connector.
NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
Did the Battery Temp Sensor voltage change from greater than
4.5 volts to less than 1.0 volt?
Ye s>>
Replace the Battery Temperature Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

When Monitored:
With the ignition key on and the engine speed greater than 0 RPM.
Set Condition:
When the PCM regulates the generator field and there are no detected field problems, but the voltage output
does not decrease.
Possible Causes
(K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
GENERATOR FIELD COIL SHORTED TO GROUND
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.CHARGING SYSTEM OPERATION
NOTE: Battery must be fully charged and be capable of passing a load test.
NOTE: Generator Belt tension and condition must be checked before continuing.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and the related Freeze Frame data then clear theDTCs.
With scan tool, actuate the Generator Field Driver.
With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, backprobe the (K20) Gen Field Control circuit in the back of Generator
Field harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash?
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.(K20) GEN FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.
Disconnect the Generator Field Harness connector.
Carefully inspect the related connectors for corrosion or spread termi-
nals before continuing.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K20) Generator Field
Driver circuit at the Generator Field harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K20) Generator Field
Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

When Monitored:
With the ignition key on and the engine running over 1500 RPM after 25 seconds.
Set Condition:
When the PCM regulates the generator field and there are no detected field problems, but the voltage output
does not increase.
Possible Causes
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
RESISTANCE IN THE BATTERY POSITIVE CIRCUIT
(K125) GENERATOR FIELD SOURCE CIRCUIT OPEN
RESISTANCE IN THE GENERATOR GROUND
(K125) GENERATOR FIELD SOURCE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
RESISTANCE IN THE GENERATOR FIELD COIL
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.CHARGING VOLTAGE BELOW 15.1 VOLTS
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Battery must be fully charged and capable of passing a battery load test.
NOTE: Generator Belt tension and condition must be checked before continuing.
NOTE: Inspect the vehicle for any aftermarket accessories that may exceedthe maximum Generator output.
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line of the fan. Do not put your hands near
the pulley, belts, or fan. Do no wear loose clothing.
Start the engine.
Record all DTCs and the related Freeze Frame data.
With the scan tool, read the target charging voltage.
Is the target charging voltage above 15.1 volts?
Ye s>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 2
2.BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Generator Belt tension and condition must be checked before continuing.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
With the scan tool in sensors, read the Battery Temp Sensor value.
Using a Thermometer, measure under hood temperature.
Is the temperature within 10° F of Battery temperature?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Replace the Battery Temperature Sensor.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
No BUS messages recieved from the BCM for 20 seconds.
Possible Causes
(D25) PCI BUS CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Diagnostic Test
1.DTC RESET
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 CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.COMMUNICATE WITH FCM
With the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the FCM.
Can communication be established with the BCM?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Refer to the Communication Category and perform the appropriate symptom related to no communica-
tion with FCM.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)