2014 RAM 2500 HD Laramie Limited

2014 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body Control Module (BCM) - Electrical Diagnostics - Ram Pickup

2014 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Body Control Module (BCM) - Electrical Diagnostics - Ram Pickup

STANDARD PROCEDURE
COMMUNICATION PRE-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

NOTE: Verify that the battery is fully charged before attempting any diagnostic
procedure.

1. Check for any Service Bulletins/Recalls that may apply.

2. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.
3. Check for BCM configuration, CAN Bus, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs. If
any DTCs are present, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure before proceeding.

If none of the above apply, pick the one below that best describes your situation:

If you were referred to this procedure from another module diagnostic section and no other
modules are reporting a lost communication DTC against that module:

Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Lost Communication with the module
that was referenced.

NOTE: Some DTC numbers and naming may not match exactly to those
listed in the BCM. Select the DTC that matches the closest.

If more than one module is reporting a communication DTC against one module:

This is an indication of a communication problem with that module. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING and perform the No Response from the module that is being reported from the other
modules.

If the reported DTC is not Active:

Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs
diagnostic procedure.

BODY VERIFICATION TEST

Perform the Body Verification Test

1. Disconnect all jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components and connectors.
2. Make sure all accessories are turned off.

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3. Make sure the battery is fully charged.

4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, record and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s from all modules.
6. If any repairs were performed to the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) system, with the scan tool, select
"Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU", "RFH" and perform the routine.
7. If an electronic control module was replaced, select the applicable module from the scan tool. If the
module has programmable features, program as necessary.
8. (Export only) If the Intrusion Transceiver Module (ITM) and/or Siren was replaced, select the ITM from
the scan tool and perform the applicable replacement procedure.
9. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the ignition on.
10. Operate all functions of the system that caused the original concern.
11.
If a repair or module replacement was done to the power windows, de-normalize the module by
lowering the window all the way down and stall it for two seconds.

Press and release the down switch once again.

Operate the motor to the full up position and stall it for two seconds.
12. With the scan tool, view all the modules and check for DTCs.

Are DTCs present in any of the modules or is the original condition still present?

Yes

The repair is not complete. Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure for the DTC or symptom that is
still present. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX - 2500
HD & 3500 HD .

No

The repair is complete.

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