2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 oil

4.(G127) EOT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (Z1) GROUND CIRCUIT
Measure the resistance between the (G127) Engine Oil Temp Sensor
Signal circuit and the (Z1) ground circuit at the EOT Sensor harness
connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short between the (Z1) ground circuit and the
(G127) Engine Oil Temp Sensor Signal circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.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 no 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)

P0198-ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO HIGH
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
Ignition on.
Set Condition:
When the PCM recognizes the engine oil temperature sensor signal above a specific voltage.
Possible Causes
ENGINE OIL TEMP SENSOR
(G127) ENGINE OIL TEMP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
(G127) ENGINE OIL TEMP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
(Z1) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.ENGINE OIL TEMP VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.9 VOLTS
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
With the scan tool, read Engine Oil Temp Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage above 4.9 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.ENGINE OIL TEMP SENSOR
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Engine Oil Temp Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Connect a jumper wire between the (G127) Engine Oil Temp Sensor
Signal circuit and the (Z1) ground circuit in the EOT harness connector.
With the scan tool, read the Engine Oil Temp Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?
Ye s>>
Replace the Engine Oil Temp Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.

3.(G127) ENGINE OIL TEMP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (G127) Engine Oil Temp Sensor Signal cir-
cuit at the EOT Sensor harness connector.
Is the voltage above 5.3 volts?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to voltage in the (G127) Engine Oil Temp
Sensor Signal circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4
4.(G127) ECT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance of the (G127) Engine Oil Temp Sensor Signal
circuit from the Sensor harness connector to the Engine Oil Tempera-
ture Guage.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Repair the open in the (G127) Engine Oil Temp Sensor Sig-
nal circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5.(Z1) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
Measure the resistance between a known good ground and the (Z1)
ground circuit at the Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 6
No>>
Repair the open in the (Z1) ground circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

P0300-MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
When Monitored:
Any time the engine is running, and the adaptive numerator has been successfully updated.
Set Condition:
When more than a 2% (2.5% LEV) misfire rate is measured during two trips. Above 3000 RPM 1 trip less than
3000 RPM 2 trip. Three good trips to turn off the MIL.
Possible Causes
(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
INJECTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT
COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
IGNITION WIRE
SPARK PLUG
IGNITION COIL
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER PLUGGED
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY LINE
FUEL PUMP MODULE
FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN
FUEL INJECTOR
ENGINE MECHANICAL
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.CYLINDER MIS-FIRE CONDITION ACTIVE
NOTE: Check for any TSB’s that apply to a Misfire condition. Review the vehicle repair history for any mis-
fire condition repairs that have been performed.
Star the engine.
Observe the WHICH CYLINDER IS MISFIRING screen for at least one minute on the scan tool.
Is there a misfire present?
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.VISUAL INSPECTION
NOTE: Anything that affects the speed of the crankshaft can cause a misfireDTC.
NOTE: When a Misfire is detected for a particular cylinder, the PCM will shut down that cylinders Injector
Control circuit.
- Visually inspect the engine for any of the following conditions.
- Worn serpentine belt
- Binding Engine-Driven accessories: A/C Compressor, P/S Pump, Water pump.
- Misalignment of the Water pump, P/S Pump and A/C Compressor pulleys
- Corroded PCM power and ground circuits.
- Improper CKP, CMP, MAP, and TP Sensor mounting
- Poor connector/terminal to component connection. i.e., CKP sensor, Fuel Injector, Ign coil, etc.

- Vacuum leaks
- Restricted Air Induction system or Exhaust system.
- Internal engine component failures.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector of the misfiring cylinders.
Disconnect the Fuel Injector harness connector of the misfiring cylinders.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, actuate the ASD.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K342) ASD Outputcircuit in the Ignition Coil harness
connector and Fuel Injector harness connector while the relay is actuating.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance or short to ground in the (K342) ASD Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
Turn the ignition off.
Connect the Ignition Coil harness connectors.
Remove the Ignition Coils.
Leave the Fuel Injector harness connector of the cylinder being tested disconnected.
Install a spark tester on the Ignition Coil.
While cranking the engine observe the spark coming from the spark tester.
NOTE: A crisp blue spark that is able tojump the gap of the spark tester should be generated.
Is good spark present?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 14
NOTE: Connect the Fuel Injector harness connector before continuing.
5.SPARK PLUG
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Spark Plug.
Inspect the Spark Plug for the following conditions.
-Cracks
- Carbon Tracking
- Foreign Material
- Gap size out of specifications
- Loose or broke electrode

14.IGNITION WIRE
NOTE: If the vehicle being tested does not have an ignition wire answer YES to this test and continue.
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the ignition wire.
Measure the resistance of the ignition wire.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 14
No>>
Replace the Ignition Wire.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
RemovetheFuelPumpfuseorASDfuse.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the Ignition Coil Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 15
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
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.
Check the Coil Control circuit for an open, short to ground, and short to voltage.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
17.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:
Any time the engine is running, and the adaptive numerator has been successfully updated.
Set Condition:
When more than a 1% misfire rate is measured during two trips, or with a 6% to 30% misfire rate during one
trip.
Possible Causes
(K342) ASD OUTPUT CIRCUIT
(K11) INJECTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT
(K19) COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
IGNITION WIRE
SPARK PLUG
IGNITION COIL
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER PLUGGED
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY LINE
FUEL PUMP MODULE
FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN
FUEL INJECTOR
ENGINE MECHANICAL
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.CYLINDER MIS-FIRE CONDITION ACTIVE
Engine running.
Observe the WHICH CYLINDER IS MISFIRING screen for at least one minute on the scan tool.
Isthereamisfirepresentatthistime?
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.VISUAL INSPECTION
NOTE: Anything that affects the speed of the crankshaft can cause a misfireDTC.
NOTE: When a Misfire is detected for a particular cylinder, the PCM will shut down that cylinders Injector
Control circuit.
- Visually inspect the engine for any of the following conditions.
- Worn serpentine belt
- Binding Engine-Driven accessories: A/C Compressor, P/S Pump, Water pump.
- Misalignment of the Water pump, P/S Pump and A/C Compressor pulleys
- Corroded PCM power and ground circuits.
- Improper CKP, CMP, MAP, and TP Sensor mounting
- Poor connector/terminal to component connection. i.e., CKP sensor, Fuel Injector, Ign coil, etc.
- Vacuum leaks
- Restricted Air Induction system or Exhaust system.