2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 ignition

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts. TIPM requesting A/C Clutch operation.
Set Condition:
An open condition has been detected in the A/C Clutch Control Output circuit by the TIPM. One Trip Fault.
Three good trips to turn off the MIL.
Possible Causes
(C3) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
A/C CLUTCH
TIPM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.A/C CLUTCH OPERATION
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool under the PCM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
Is the A/C Clutch actuating?
Ye s>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 2
2.A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OPERATION FROM THE PCM
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C2 TIPM harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the scan tool under the PCM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C13) A/C
Clutch Control circuit in the C2 TIPM harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on an off?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Perform the Diagnostic Procedure for P0645-A/C CLUTCH
CONTROL CIRCUIT. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING)

3.(C3) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off
Disconnect the TIPM C9 harness connector.
Disconnect the A/C Clutch harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (C3) A/C Clutch Control Output circuit
between the TIPM C9 harness connector and the A/C Clutch harness
connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open in the (C3) A/C Clutch Control Output cir-
cuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.A/C CLUTCH
Connect the C2 and C9 TIPM harness connectors.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the scan tool under the TIPM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C3) A/C Clutch
Control Output circuit at the A/C Clutch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off?
Ye s>>
Replace the A/C Clutch in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts. TIPM requesting A/C Clutch operation.
Set Condition:
An overcurrent condition is detected in the A/C Clutch control output circuit. One Trip Fault. Three good trips
to turn off the MIL.
Possible Causes
TERMINAL DAMAGE OR CORROSION
A/C CLUTCH GROUND HIGH RESISTANCE
(C3) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
TIPM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.A/C CLUTCH OPERATION
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool in the TIPM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
Is the A/C Clutch actuating?
Ye s>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 2
2.VISUAL AND PHYSICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL INSPECTION
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TIPM C9 harness connector.
Disconnect the A/C Clutch harness connector.
Inspect the terminal and connector condition. Check for signs of corrosion build up or damage the would compro-
mise the terminal to controller pin connector.
NOTE: Make sure that all in-line connectors are inspected for corrosion and/or damage.
Visually inspect the wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires hidden in the
wire insulation.
Were any of the above conditions found?
Ye s>>
Repair or replace as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3

3.(C3) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE
With a jumper wire, connect one end to the (C3) A/C Clutch Control
Output circuit in the A/C Clutch harness connector and the other to a
clean chassis ground.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (C3)
A/C Clutch Control Output circuit in the TIPM C9 harness connector.
NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compared
the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly.
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (C3) A/C Clutch Con-
trol Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
4.A/C CLUTCH GROUND CIRCUIT
Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (Z153)
A/C Clutch Ground circuit in the A/C Clutch harness connector.
NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compared
the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly.
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (Z153) A/C Clutch
Ground circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5.A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT FROM TIPM
Reconnect the TIPM C9 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool in the TIPM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
Using the 12-Volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C3) A/C
Clutch Control Output circuit in the A/C Clutch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Replace the A/C Clutch.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace the TIPM in accordance with the Service Informa-
tion.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST – VER 1. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts and the ASD sense switch is on.
Set Condition:
Actual Starter state is not equal to desired state. One Trip Fault. Three goodtripstoturnofftheMIL.
Possible Causes
(T40) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
STARTER RELAY
STARTER
TIPM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
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.(T40) STARTER FEED CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition.
Disconnect the Starter Relay.
Disconnect the C9 TIPM harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit in the C9 TIPM harness con-
nector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Disconnect the Starter Solenoid connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (T750) Starter Relay Outputcircuit in the Starter Relay harness
connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4

4.TIPM OPERATION
Reconnect the C9 TIPM harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected ground, probe the (T40) Stater Relay Output circuit in the Starter Relay harness
connector.
Crank the engine.
Does the test light illuminate?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Replace the TIPM is accordance with the Service information
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5.STARTER RELAY
Turn the ignition off.
Install the Starter Relay.
NOTE: The Stater Solenoid harness connector must still be disconnected atthis time.
Crank the engine.
Using a 12-volt test light connected ground, probe the (T750) Stater RelayOutput circuit in the Starter Solenoid
harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate?
Ye s>>
Replace the Starter.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace the Starter Relay.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts and the ASD sense switch is on.
Set Condition:
Actual Starter state is not equal to desired state. One Trip Fault. Three goodtripstoturnofftheMIL.
Possible Causes
(T40) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
STARTER RELAY
STARTER
TIPM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
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.(T40) STARTER FEED CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Starter Relay.
Disconnect the C9 TIPM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit in the C9 TIPMharness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to voltage in the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
Disconnect the Starter Solenoid connector.
Measure the voltage of the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit in the Starter Relay harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to voltage in the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4

When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts and the ASD sense switch is on.
Set Condition:
Actual Starter state is not equal to desired state. One Trip Fault. Three goodtripstoturnofftheMIL.
Possible Causes
(T40) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
STARTER RELAY
STARTER
TIPM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.ACTIVE DTC
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
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.(T40) STARTER FEED CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition.
Disconnect the Starter Relay.
Disconnect the C9 TIPM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit between the C9 TIPM harness connector and the
Starter Relay harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Repair the open in the (T40) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
3.(T750) STARTER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
Disconnect the Starter Solenoid connector.
Measure the resistance of the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit betweenthe Starter Solenoid harness connector
and the Starter Relay harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the open in the (T750) Starter Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)