2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 check oil

Diagnostic Test
1.CHECKFORRELATEDDTCS
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTC’s
If any of these DTCs are present, perform their respective tests first.
Are there any Transmission; solenoid, line pressure, speed sensor, and/or loss of prime DTCs present?
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Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom. If any of these DTCs are
present, they may cause a Speed Ratio Error. Perform the test for P0944 firstifitispresent.
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2.CHECK DTC EVENT DATA
With the scan tool, read and record the DTC EVENT DATA.
NOTE: Make sure to record all DTC EVENT DATA stored in the scan tool for future reference in this test
procedure.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA display information for the DTC P0735?
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Go To 4
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Go To 3
3.CHECK THE TARGET GEAR
In the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier, does the DTC EVENT DATA show the DTC P1790, with Target
gear = 5th, or with both the 2C and OD clutches applying?
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Go To 4
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4.CHECK INPUT RPM
In the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier, does the Input RPM read zero?
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Refer to the Transmission category and perform the diagnostic procedure for P0715 (Input Speed Sen-
sor Error). Diagnose the DTC as if it is set and current.
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5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE READING
In the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier, is the line pressure reading more than 10 PSI below the desired
line pressure reading?
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Remove the Transmission Oil pan and check the Transmission Oil filter for improper installation or
plugged, if Primary oil filter is OK, check the main regulator valve in pump. If excessive debris is in the
oil pan, check clutches and repair as necessary. Refer to the Service Information for proper repair pro-
cedures.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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6.CHECK TRANSMISSION FOR SLIPPAGE
Erase DTCs and road test the vehicle.
Check the transmission operation in reverse and all forward gears.
During the road test, was there any obvious slippage noted in 5th gear or a runaway during the 4–5
shift?
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Go To 8
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Go To 7
7.CHECK IF DTC RESETS
With the scan tool, check for Transmission DTCs after the road test.
Did the DTC P0735 reset?
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Go To 8
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Te s t C o m p l e t e .
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
8.CHECK INTERNAL TRANSMISSION
Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and Valve Body, per the Service Information, and check for the following:
Excessive clutch and or metal debris in the oil pan.
If the accumulator cover is intact and the 2C tower seal is not cut or split.
OD and 2C accumulator pistons for cracks or cut seals.
Solenoid Switch Valve and its plugs for stickiness or wear.
Cut or missing #5, #6, or #7 check ball.
OD bleed orifice on top of the valve body.
Air check the OD and 2C hydraulic clutch circuits for excessive leakage. Refer to the Service information.
NOTE: Both the OD and 2C hydraulic clutch circuits contain a small bleed orifice. A small amount of air
leakage is considered normal. The OD hydraulic clutch circuit bleed orifice connects to the Reverse input
clutch hydraulic cavity. A small amount of air leakage into the Reverse hydraulic clutch circuit is considered
normal.
Were there any problems found?
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Repair as necessary. Refer to the Service Information for proper repair procedures.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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Replace Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/TRANS SOLENOID/TRS ASSY - REMOVAL)
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

2.CHECK IF DTC IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, perform the Reverse Gear Clutch test. Follow the instructions on the scan tool.
Increase the throttle angle, TPS degree, to 30°, for no more than a few seconds.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the transmission.
NOTE: Make sure to record all DTC EVENT DATA stored in the scan tool for future reference in this test
procedure.
Did the clutch test pass, input speed remain at zero?
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Go To 3
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Go To 4
3.CHECK DTC EVENT DATA
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not currently present.
With the scan tool, check the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditionsin which the DTC was set.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA show an input speed reading of zero?
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Go To 8
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Go To 4
4.POSSIBLE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION CAUSES
Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and Valve Body and check the following per the Service Information:
Clutch or metal debris in the pan
LR clutch tower seal on the main valve body or cuts and the LR accumulator piston and seals.
Air check the Reverse and LR Hydraulic Clutch circuits (in the case) for excessive air leakage.
NOTE: Both Hydraulic Clutch circuitscontain a small bleed orifice , a small amount of air leakage is normal.
The Reverse hydraulic clutch circuit bleed orifice connects to the OD hydraulic clutch cavity. A small
amount of air leakage into the OD hydraulic clutch circuit is considered normal.
Were there any problems found?
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Repair as necessary. If clutch debris is present, remove the transmissionand inspect the Reverse and
LR clutches, and inspect the Transmission Oil Pump and Main Regulator Valve for damage or sticking
in its bore.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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Go To 5
5.CLUTCH TEST FAILURE
Did the clutch test fail in reverse?
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Go To 6
No>>
Te s t c o m p l e t e .
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

3.CHECK WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time. Usingthe schematics as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors specific to this circuit. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specifictothiscircuit.
Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.
With the scan tool, check the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditionsin which the DTC was set.
Were there any problems found?
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Repair as necessary.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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Te s t C o m p l e t e .
4.CHECK THE LR SOLENOID
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTC’s.
Are the DTCs P1775 and P0841 present also?
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Replace Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/TRANS SOLENOID/TRS ASSY - REMOVAL)
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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Go To 5
5.CHECK THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND/OR INTERNAL TRANSMISSION
Repair internal transmission as necessary.
Check for the following possible causes. Refer to the Service informationfor the proper repair procedures.
Inspect the Transmission Oil Pump and Valve Body.
If no problems are found, replace the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly.
Check the Torque Converter Switch Valve and the Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve for sticking in the bore.
Check the Teflon seal rings on the input shaft. Note: If one of the seal ringsis , the loose piece will often lodge in
the TCC switch valve, causing it to stick in it bore.
View repair
Repair
In all cases, replace the Torque Converter. Make sure to check all other possible causes in addition to
the Torque Converter.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
Continuously with the ignition on and engine running.
Set Condition:
The DTC will set if the LR Pressure Switch reads open or closed at the wrong time in a given gear.
Possible Causes
LOSS OF PRIME AND/OR TIPM DTC PRESENT
LOW FLUID LEVEL
LOW LINE PRESSURE
REVERSE CARRIER SNAP RING DISLODGED
CRACKED OR MISINSTALLED PRIMARY OIL FILTER OR FILTER SEAL
STICKING MAIN REGULATOR VALVE IN PUMP VALVE BODY
NO. 1 CHECK BALL CUT OR DAMAGED
WIRING AND CONNECTORS
(T50) LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
(T50) LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T50) LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
Always perform the 45RFE/545RFE Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure before proceeding. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Theory of Operation
The Transmission system uses five pressure switches to monitor the fluid pressure in the LR, 2C, 4C, UD, and OD
clutch circuits. The pressure switches are continuously monitored for the correct states in each gear as shown.
GEAR L/R 2C 4C UD OD
REVERSEOPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
P/NCLOSED** OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
1STCLOSED* OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN
2NDOPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN
2ND PRIMEOPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN
3RDOPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
4THOPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED
5THOPEN CLOSED OPEN OPEN CLOSED
*L/R is closed if output speed is below 100 rpm in Drive and Manual 2. L/R is closed in Manual 1.
**May be open when rolling in Neutral or at low oil temperatures.
Diagnostic Test
1.CHECK IF OTHER RELATED DTC’S PRESENT
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTC’s.
Are there any Loss of Prime and/or TIPM TCM related DTCs present?
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Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom. If the DTC P0944 is present,
perform its respective test first.
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7.CHECKIFTHEDTCSETINFIRSTGEAR
With the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier, check what gear the transmissionwas in when the DTC P0841 was
set.
Does the DTC EVENT DATA show the Present Gear as first gear when the DTC P0841was set ?
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Go To 8
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Replace the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/TRANS SOLENOID/TRS ASSY -REMOVAL)
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
8.CHECK IF THE NO. 1 CHECK BALL IS CUT OR DAMAGED
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Remove the Transmission Valve Body per the Service Information.
Check the No. 1 Check Ball for any possible cuts or damage.
Is the No. 1 Check Ball cut or damaged?
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Replace the No. 1 Check Ball and check for clutch debris in the transmissionoil pan. If there is exces-
sive debris, perform internal repairs to the LR Clutch assembly. Refer to the Service Information for
proper repair procedures.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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9.CHECK IF THE REVERSE CARRIER SNAP RING IS DISLODGED AND THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/
TRS ASSEMBLY
Looking through the windows in the bottom of the case, check whether the snapringatthefrontoftheReverse
(center) Carrier has dislodged.
NOTE: It may be necessary to pry the Input Annulus Gear Shell rearward to check this snap ring.
Is the Reverse Carrier Snap Ring dislodged?
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Repair as necessary.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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Replace the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/TRANS SOLENOID/TRS ASSY -REMOVAL)
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

12.CHECK THE PCM POWERS AND GROUNDS
Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)terminals for corrosion, damage, or
terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.
Were there any problems found?
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Repair as necessary.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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13.ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
With the scan tool, clear the DTC and road test the vehicle.
Try to duplicate the conditions in which the DTC originally set using the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier.
Did the DTC P0841 reset?
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Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)terminals for corrosion,
damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems
are found, replace the PCM per the Service Information. With the scan tool,perform QUICK LEARN.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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14.CHECK FOR LOW LINE PRESSURE
In the DTC EVENT DATA recorded earlier,compare the Line Pressure and the Desired Line Pressure.
Is the Line Pressure less than 40 psi, and significantly below the Desired Line Pressure?
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Repair as necessary to correct low line pressure. Check for low fluid level. Check the Primary Oil Filter
seal for a split, crack, or improperly installed. Refer to the Service Information for the proper installation
procedure. If the fluid level and Primary Oil Filter are OK, check the Main Regulator Valve in the Oil
Pump per the Service Information.
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21- TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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15.CHECK THE (T50) LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connec-
tor.
Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between the (T50) LR Pressure Switch Sense
circuit and all other circuits in the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly
harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms between the (T50) LR Pres-
sure Switch Sense circuit and any other circuit(s) in the Trans-
mission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector?
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Repair the (T50) LR Pressure Switch Sense circuit for a
short to another circuit(s).
Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE)
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When Monitored:
In any forward gear with engine speed above 1000 RPM shortly after a shift and every minute thereafter.
Set Condition:
After a shift into a forward gear, with engine speed above 1000 RPM, the PCM momentarily turns on element
pressure to the Clutch circuits that don’t have pressure to identify the correct Pressure Switch closes. If the
Pressure Switch does not close 2 times, the DTC sets.
Possible Causes
LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTAMINATION
RELATED TIPM TCM DTCS PRESENT
RELATED DTC’S PRESENT
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN OIL PAN
POOR LINE PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTION
(T147) 2C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
(T147) 2C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
(T147) 2C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT
(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
(T147) 2C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
INTERNAL TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
Always perform the 45RFE/545RFE Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure before proceeding. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Theory of Operation
The Transmission Control System tests the pressure switches when they areoff. The test verifies that the switches
are operational (They will close with pressure applied). The Transmission Control System verifies that the switch
closes when the corresponding element is applied. If a switch fails to close, it is re-tested. If it fails the second test,
the DTC will set, the MIL will illuminate and the transmission system will default to the orderly Shutdown routine.
Diagnostic Test
1.DETERMINING IF RELATED DTC’S ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.
Is there any Loss of Prime, TIPM TCM Power Input , and/or Line Pressure Sensor DTCs present?
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Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom. If the DTC P0944-LOSS OF
PRIME is present, perform its respective test first.
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