2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 service

3.(K451) MDS SOLENOID NO.1 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the volage on (K451) MDS Solenoid No.1 Control circuit in the
MDS Solenoid No.1 harness connector.
Is voltage present?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to voltage in the (K451) MDS Solenoid
No.1 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector ter-
minals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as nec-
essary.
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per
Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.MDS SOLENOID 1
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Intake Manifold per Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool actuate the MDS Solenoid 1.
Can you feel and hear the Solenoid Actuating?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Remove the Solenoid and check for any debris that may be
blocking the oil passages to the Solenoid. If the passages
are clogged, clean the passages and replace the MDS
Solenoid 1. If the passages are not clogged with debris,
replace the MDS Solenoid 1.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

5.OIL PASSAGES RESTRICTED
Turn the ignition off.
Remove both Solenoids on Bank 1 of the engine block.
Remove the Bank 1 Cylinder Head per Service Information.
Remove the Lifters from the left engine bank.
Inspect the oil passages to the Solenoids and from the Solenoids to the lifters.
Are the passages blocked?
Ye s>>
Clean the oil passages as necessary. If the entire engine is restricted disassembly of the entire engine
block may be necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace both sets of lifters if no other possible causes remain.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

6.(K452) MDS SOLENOID NO.4 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
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.
Measure the resistance of the (K452) MDS Solenoid No.4 Control cir-
cuit from the MDS Solenoid No.4 harness connector to the appropriate
terminal of special tool #8815.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 7
No>>
Repair the open in the (K452) MDS Solenoid No.4 Control
circuit.
Perform the 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.
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)

3.(K452) MDS SOLENOID NO.4 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C1 PCM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (K452) MDS Solenoid No.4 Control circuit in
the MDS Solenoid No.4 harness connector.
Is voltage present?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to voltage in the (K452) MDS Solenoid
No.4 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector ter-
minals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as nec-
essary.
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service
Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.MDS SOLENOID 4
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Intake Manifold per Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool actuate the MDS Solenoid 4.
Can you feel and hear the Solenoid Actuating?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Remove the Solenoid and check for any debris that may be
blocking the oil passages to the Solenoid. If the passages
are clogged, clean the passages and replace the MDS
Solenoid 4. If the passages are not clogged with debris,
replace the MDS Solenoid 4.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

5.OIL PASSAGES RESTRICTED
Turn the ignition off.
Remove both Solenoids on Bank 2 of the engine block.
Remove the Bank 2 Cylinder Head per Service Information.
Remove the Lifters from the left engine bank.
Inspect the oil passages to the Solenoids and from the Solenoids to the lifters.
Are the passages blocked?
Ye s>>
Clean the oil passages as necessary. If the entire engine is restricted disassembly of the entire engine
block may be necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace both sets of lifters if no other possible causes remain.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

6.(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO.6 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
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.
Measure the resistance of the (K453) MDS Solenoid No.6 Control cir-
cuit from the MDS Solenoid No.6 harness connector to the appropriate
terminal of special tool #8815.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 7
No>>
Repair the open in the (K453) MDS Solenoid No.6 Control
circuit.
Perform the 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.
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)

3.(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO.6 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the volage of the (K453) MDS Solenoid No.6 Control circuit in
the MDS Solenoid No.6 harness connector.
Is voltage present?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to voltage in the (K453) MDS Solenoid
No.6 Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector ter-
minals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as nec-
essary.
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service
Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.MDS SOLENOID 6
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Intake Manifold per Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool actuate the MDS Solenoid 6.
Can you feel and hear the Solenoid Actuating?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Remove the Solenoid and check for any debris that may be
blocking the oil passages to the Solenoid. If the passages
are clogged, clean the passages and replace the MDS
Solenoid 6. If the passages are not clogged with debris,
replace the MDS Solenoid 6.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

5.OIL PASSAGES RESTRICTED
Turn the ignition off.
Remove both Solenoids on Bank 2 of the engine block.
Remove the Bank 2 Cylinder Head per Service Information.
Remove the Lifters from the left engine bank.
Inspect the oil passages to the Solenoids and from the Solenoids to the lifters.
Are the passages blocked?
Ye s>>
Clean the oil passages as necessary. If the entire engine is restricted disassembly of the entire engine
block may be necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace both sets of lifters if no other possible causes remain.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)