engine DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

When Monitored:
With ECT greater than 147°F, after reaching a vehicle speed of 10 mph, and the throttle remaining open (off
idle) for 2 minutes, bring the vehicle to a stop and allow the engine to idle with the transmission in DRIVE.
Set Condition:
The oxygen sensor signal voltage is switching from below 0.27 of a volt to above 0.62 of a volt and back fewer
times than required.
Possible Causes
EXHAUST LEAK
(K41) O2 1/1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT
(K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
O2 SENSOR
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
NOTE: Check for contaminants that may have damaged the O2 Sensor: contaminated fuel, unapproved sil-
icone, oil and coolant.
Ignition on, engine not running.
NOTE: After the repairs have been made, verify proper O2 Sensor operation.If all the O2 Sensor voltage
readings have not returned to normal, follow the diagnostic procedure forthe remaining O2 Sensors.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Symptom. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING)
2.EXHAUST LEAK
Start the engine.
Inspect the exhaust system for leaks between the engine and the O2 Sensors.
Are there any exhaust leaks?
Ye s>>
Repair or replace the leaking exhaust parts as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(K41) O2 1/1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE DROP
Turn the ignition off.
While backprobing, measure the voltage of the (K41) O2 Sensor 1/1 Signal circuit between the 1/1 O2 Sensor har-
ness connector and PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Make sure the voltmeter leads meet the terminals in the connector andthat there is good terminal to
wire connection and are connected for positive polarity.
Start the engine.

Allow the engine to idle.
Is the voltage below 0.10 of a volt?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (K41) O2 Sensor 1/1 Signal circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.(K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT VOLTAGE DROP
Turn the ignition off.
While backprobing, measure the voltage of the (K900) Sensor ground circuit between the 1/1 O2 Sensor harness
connector and PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Make sure the voltmeter leads meet the terminals in the connector andthat there is good terminal to
wire connection.
NOTE: Make sure the voltmeter leads are connected for positive polarity
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Is the voltage below 0.10 of a volt?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (K900) Sensor ground circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
NOTE: Turn the ignition off before continuing.
5.O2 SENSOR
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the O2 Sensor
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With battery voltage greater than 9 volts, at a cold start, ECT less than 147°F, battery temperature sensor
equal to or less than 27°F, and engine at idle for at least 12 seconds.
Set Condition:
O2 sensor voltage greater than 3 volts for 30 to 90 seconds.
Possible Causes
(K99) O2 1/1 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K99) O2 1/1 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K343) O2 FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
(K343) O2 FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
O2 SENSOR
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.O2 SENSOR HEATER OPERATION
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Wait a minimum of 8 minutes to allow the O2 Sensor to cool down before continuing the test. Allow
the O2 Sensor voltage to stabilize between 4.6 and 5.0 volts.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, actuate the O2 Heater Test.
With the scan tool, monitor 1/1 O2 Sensor voltage for at least 2 minutes.
Does the voltage stay above 4.5 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING)
2.O2 SENSOR HEATER ELEMENT
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Allow the O2 sensor to cool down to room temperature.
Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the O2 Heater Element across the 1/1 O2 Sensor connector between the (K99) O2
Heater Control terminal and the (K343) Fused ASD relay output terminal.
NOTE: O2 Heater Element resistance values should be measured at 70°F (21.1°C). The resistance value will
vary with different temperature values.
Is the resistance of the O2 Sensor Heater Element between 3.3 and 4.1 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Replace the O2 Sensor.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

3.(K99) O2 1/1 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (K99) O2 1/1 Heater Control circuit from
the O2 harness connector to the PCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5 ohmS?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (K99) O2 1/1 Heater
Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.(K343) O2 1/1 FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Measure the resistance of the (K343) O2 1/1 Fused ASD Relay Output circuit,from the relay terminal to the O2
Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (K343) O2 1/1 Fused ASD relay outputcircuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5.(K343) O2 1/1 FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K343) O2 1/1 Fused ASD RelayOutput circuit in the O2 Sensor
harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5 ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K343) O2 1/1 Fused ASD Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 6
6.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM 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 there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
Ignition ON, with battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
The state of the PCM relay control circuit, between the PCM and relay coil, does not match the desired state.
Possible Causes
O2 SENSOR HEATER RELAY
(K343) FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
(K127) O2 HEATER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K127) O2 HEATER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
O2 SENSOR
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 CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
2.O2 SENSOR HEATER RELAY
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Heater Relay from the PDC.
Measurement is taken at the Heater Relay component.
Measure the resistance of the O2 Sensor Heater Relay Coil.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Ye s>>
Replace the O2 Sensor Heater Relay.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(K344) FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the Scan Tool, actuate the ASD Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K344) Fused ASD Relay Output circuit of the O2 Heater
Relay in the PDC.
Does the test light illuminate brightly when the relay actuates?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open or short to ground in the ASD Relay Output circuit. Inspect the related fuse and repair
as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

4.(K127) O2 HEATER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (K127) O2 Heater Relay Control circuit from the PDC (Heater Relay) connector to the
PCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Repair the open in the (K127) O2 Heater Relay Control circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5.(K127) O2 HEATER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K127) O2 Heater Relay Control circuit at the PDC connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K127) O2 Sensor Heater Relay Control circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 6
6.O2 HEATER ELEMENT
NOTE: Allow the O2 Sensor to cool to room temperature.
Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.
Measure the resistance across the O2 Sensor Heater element component side.
NOTE: The resistance value will increase with warmer temperatures.
Is the resistance between 4.0 and 5.0 ohms at 70° F (21.1°C)?
Ye s>>
Go To 7
No>>
Replace the O2 Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
7.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM 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.
If there are not possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

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
(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
(K141) O2 SENSOR 2/1 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

3.(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K141) O2 Sensor 1/2
Signal circuit at the 1/2 O2 Sensor harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K141) O2 Sensor 1/2 Sig-
nal circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4
4.(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Measure the resistance between the (K141) O2 Sensor 1/2 Signal cir-
cuit and the (K900) Sensor ground circuit at the O2 Sensor harness
connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short between the (K900) Sensor ground circuit
and the (K141) O2 Sensor 1/2 Signal circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (Z1) HEATER GROUND CIRCUIT
Measure the resistance between the (K141) O2 Sensor 1/2 Signal cir-
cuit and the (Z1) O2 Sensor Heater ground circuit if it applies to the O2
Sensor being tested.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short between the (K141) O2 Sensor 1/2 Signal
circuit and the (Z1) Heater ground circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 6

6.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM 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 there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts, engine running for more than4 minutes and coolant temperature
above 180°F.
Set Condition:
The oxygen sensor voltage is above 1.5 volts.
Possible Causes
(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K141) O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K344) O2 HEATER RELALY OUPUT CIRCUIT
(K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
(Z1) O2 SENSOR HEATER GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
O2 SENSOR
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.O2 SENSOR ABOVE 1.5 VOLTS
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 above 1.5 volts?
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 operatind, 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.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.
Start the engine.
With the scan tool, monitor the O2 Sensor voltage.
Is the O2 Sensor voltage below 1.5 volts?
Ye s>>
Replace the O2 Sensor.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3