RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Audible Warning Device Control Module: Testing and Inspection
For additional testing and inspection information please refer to Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/ See: Relays and Modules -
Powertrain Management/Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems/Central Timer Module
NOTE: The following tests may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the high-line version of the Central Timer Module (CTM). The most reliable,
efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the high-line CTM requires the use of a DRB scan tool.
1. Check the fuses in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
2. Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the Power Distribution Center
(PDC) as required.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the Central Timer. Module (CTM) from its mounting bracket to access the CTM wire
harness connectors. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Audible Warning Device/Central Timer Module Replacement for
the procedures.
4. Unplug the wire harness connectors from the CTM. Check the wire harness connectors and the receptacles in the CTM for loose, corroded, or
damaged terminals and pins. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair as required.
5. Probe the ground circuit cavity of the 14-way CTM wire harness connector and check for continuity to a good ground. Repeat the check between
the ground circuit cavity of the 18-way CTM wire harness connector and a good ground. In each case, there should be continuity If OK, go to Step
6. If not OK, repair the open circuit(s) to ground as required.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the 14-way CTM wire harness connector. If OK,
go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the junction block as required.
7. Probe the door lock switch output (lock) circuit cavity of the 18-way CTM wire harness connector and check for battery voltage as you actuate
each power lock switch to the Lock position. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the open circuit from either or both power lock switch(es) to
the CTM as required.
8. Probe the door lock switch output (unlock) circuit cavity of the 18-way CTM wire harness connector and check for battery voltage as you actuate
each power lock switch to the Unlock position. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the open circuit from either or both power lock switch(es) to
the CTM as required.
9. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Reinstall the wire harness connectors to the CTM. Connect the battery negative cable.
Back-probe the door lock driver circuit cavity of the 18-way CTM wire harness connector and check for battery voltage as either power lock
switch is moved to the Lock position. Repeat the test pressing the Lock button of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If OK, go to Step
10. If not OK using the power lock switch, but OK with the RKE transmitter, see Power Lock Switch in the Diagnosis and Testing. If not OK
using the RKE transmitter, but OK with the power lock switch, see Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter in the Diagnosis and Testing. If not OK,
with the power lock switch or the RKE transmitter, replace the faulty CTM.
10. Back-probe the door unlock driver circuit cavity of the 18-way CTM wire harness connector and check for battery voltage as the power lock
switch is moved to the Unlock position. Repeat the test pressing the Unlock button of the RKE transmitter. If OK, see Power Lock Motor in the
Diagnosis and Testing. If not OK using the power lock switch, but OK with the RKE transmitter, see Power Lock Switch in the Diagnosis and
Testing. If not OK using the RKE transmitter, but OK with the power lock switch, see Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter in the Diagnosis and
Testing. If not OK, with the power lock switch or the RKE transmitter, replace the faulty CTM.
