Trying to find a P code to fix my truck!

[Maggierose]

Hi, I have a 2006 Dodge Ram Hemi, truck won't start, battery and alternator fine. Did the test and it came back with a P2299 code. I have no idea what this code means. I want to fix my truck myself. Please help me!

[bansheenut420]

Hi Maggie, welcome to turbododge.com! Not alot of experience with hemi trucks, but I will move this thread for ya to somewhere it will get more attention.
And hopfully this will help
Diagnostics Trouble Code Descriptions

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P0016-crankshaft/camshaft Timing Misalignment 2.7l
P0016-crankshaft/camshaft Timing Misalignment 3.5l
P0016-crankshaft/camshaft Timing Misalignment 5.7l
P0031-o2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low
P0032-o2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit High
P0037-o2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Circuit Low
P0038-o2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Circuit High
P0051-o2 Sensor 2/1 Heater Circuit Low
P0052-o2 Sensor 2/1 Heater Circuit High
P0057-o2 Sensor 2/2 Heater Circuit Low
P0058-o2 Sensor 2/2 Heater Circuit High
P0071-ambient Air Temperature Sensor Performance
P0072-ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
P0073-ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0107-manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
P0108-manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High
P0111-intake Air Temperature Sensor Performance
P0112-intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
P0113-intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0116-engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance
P0117-engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
P0118-engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0121-throttle Position Sensor 1 Performance
P0122-throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
P0123-throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
P0125-insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed-loop Fuel Control
P0128-thermostat Rationality
P0129-barometric Pressure Out-of-range Low
P0131-o2 Sensor 1/1 Circuit Low
P0132-o2 Sensor 1/1 Circuit High
P0133-o2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response
P0135-o2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Performance
P0137-o2 Sensor 1/2 Circuit Low
P0138-o2 Sensor 1/2 Circuit High
P0139-o2 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response
P013a-o2 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response - Rich To Lean
P013c-o2 Sensor 2/2 Slow Response - Rich To Lean
P0141-o2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance
P0151-o2 Sensor 2/1 Circuit Low
P0152-o2 Sensor 2/1 Circuit High
P0153-o2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response
P0155-o2 Sensor 2/1 Heater Performance
P0157-o2 Sensor 2/2 Circuit Low
P0158-o2 Sensor 2/2 Circuit High
P0159-o2 Sensor 2/2 Slow Response
P0161-o2 Sensor 2/2 Heater Performance
P0171-fuel System 1/1 Lean
P0172-fuel System 1/1 Rich
P0174-fuel System 2/1 Lean
P0175-fuel System 2/1 Rich
P0196-engine Oil Temperature Sensor Performance
P0197-engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
P0198-engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0201-fuel Injector 1 Circuit
P0202-fuel Injector 2 Circuit
P0203-fuel Injector 3 Circuit
P0204-fuel Injector 4 Circuit
P0205-fuel Injector 5 Circuit
P0206-fuel Injector 6 Circuit
P0207-fuel Injector 7 Circuit
P0208-fuel Injector 8 Circuit
P0221-throttle Position Sensor 2 Performance
P0222-throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low
P0223-throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
P0298-engine Oil Temperature Too High
P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire
P0301-cylinder 1 Misfire
P0302-cylinder 2 Misfire
P0303-cylinder 3 Misfire
P0304-cylinder 4 Misfire
P0305-cylinder 5 Misfire
P0306-cylinder 6 Misfire
P0307-cylinder 7 Misfire
P0308-cylinder 8 Misfire
P0315-no Crank Sensor Learned
P0325-knock Sensor 1 Circuit
P0330-knock Sensor 2 Circuit
P0335-crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit
P0339-crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent
P0340-camshaft Position Sensor Circuit 2.7
P0340-camshaft Position Sensor Circuit 3.5
P0340-camshaft Position Sensor Circuit 5.7
P0344-camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent 2.7
P0344-camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent 3.5
P0344-camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent 5.7
P0401-egr System Performance
P0403-egr Solenoid Circuit
P0404-egr Position Sensor Performance
P0405-egr Position Sensor Circuit Low
P0406-egr Position Sensor Circuit High
P0420-catalyst Efficiency (bank 1)
P0430-catalyst Efficiency (bank 2)
P0420-catalyst Efficiency (bank 1)
P0430-catalyst Efficiency (bank 2)
P0440-GENERAL EVAP SYSTEM FAILURE
P0441-EVAP PURGE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
P0443-EVAP PURGE SOLENOID CIRCUIT
P0452-EVAP PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK CLOSED
P0455-EVAP PURGE SYSTEM LARGE LEAK
P0456-EVAP PURGE SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
P0457-EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP
P0461-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 PERFORMANCE
P0462-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW
P0463-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH
P0480-COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT
P0481-COOLING FAN 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT
P050B-COLD START IGNITION TIMING PERFORMANCE (ETC)
P0501-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1 (NON-ABS)
P0503-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1 ERRATIC (NON-ABS)
P0501-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1 (EQUIPPED W/ABS)
P0503-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1 ERRATIC (Equipped ABS)
P0506-IDLE SPEED PERFORMANCE LOWER THAN EXPECTED
P0507-IDLE SPEED PERFORMANCE HIGHER THAN EXPECTED
P050D-COLD START ROUGH IDLE
P0513-INVALID SKIM KEY
P0520-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
P0521-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE
P0522-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW
P0523-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH
P0524-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW
P0532-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
P0533-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
P0551-POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH PERFORMANCE
P0562-BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
P0563-BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
P0571-BRAKE SWITCH 1 PERFORMANCE
P0572-BRAKE SWITCH 1 STUCK ON
P0573-BRAKE SWITCH 1STUCK OFF
P0579-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1 PERFORMANCE
P0580-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1 CIRCUIT LOW
P0581-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1 CIRCUIT HIGH
P0585-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1/2 CORRELATION
P0591-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 2 PERFORMANCE
P0592-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 2 CIRCUIT LOW
P0593-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 2 CIRCUIT HIGH
P0600-SERIAL COMMUNICATION LINK
P0601-INTERNAL MEMORY CHECKSUM INVALID
P0606-INTERNAL ECM PROCESSOR
P060B-ETC A/D GROUND PERFORMANCE
P060D-ETC LEVEL 2 APP PERFORMANCE
P060E-ETC LEVEL 2 TPS PERFORMANCE
P060F-ETC LEVEL 2 ECT PERFORMANCE
P061A-ETC LEVEL 2 TORQUE PERFORMANCE
P061C-ETC LEVEL 2 RPM PERFORMANCE
P0622-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT
P0627-FUEL PUMP RELAY CIRCUIT
P062C-ETC LEVEL 2 MPH PERFORMANCE
P0630-VIN NOT PROGRAMMED IN PCM
P0632-ODOMETER NOT PROGRAMMED IN PCM
P0633-SKIM KEY NOT PROGRAMMED IN PCM
P0642-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 1 CIRCUIT LOW
P0643-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 1 CIRCUIT HIGH
P0645-A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT
P0652-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 2 CIRCUIT LOW
P0653-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 2 CIRCUIT HIGH
P0660-MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE (MTV) CONTROL CIRCUIT
P0685-AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT
P0688-AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY SENSE CIRCUIT LOW
P0700-TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MIL REQUEST)
P0703-BRAKE SWITCH 2 PERFORMANCE
P0850-PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH PERFORMANCE
P1004-SHORT RUNNER VALVE CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P1005-MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P1115-GENERAL TEMPERATURE RATIONALITY
P1128-CLOSED LOOP FUELING NOT ACHIEVED - BANK 1
P1129-CLOSED LOOP FUELING NOT ACHIEVED - BANK 2
P1239-ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE TOO LOW
P1404-EGR POSITION SENSOR RATIONALITY CLOSED
P1411-CYLINDER 1 REACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P1414-CYLINDER 4 REACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P1416-CYLINDER 6 REACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P1417-CYLINDER 7 REACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P1501-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1/2 CORRELATION - DRIVE WHEELS (NON-ABS)
P1502-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1/2 CORRELATION - NON DRIVE WHEELS (NON-ABS)
P1501-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1/2 CORRELATION - DRIVE WHEELS (EQUIPPED W/ABS)
P1502-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1/2 CORRELATION - NON DRIVE WHEELS (Equipped ABS)
P150D-COLD START ROUGH IDLE - OPEN THROTTLE START
P1521-INCORRECT ENGINE OIL TYPE
P1572-BRAKE SWITCH STUCK ON
P1573-BRAKE SWITCH 1STUCK OFF
P1593-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1/2 STUCK
P1603-PCM INTERNAL DUAL-PORT RAM COMMUNICATION FAILURE
P1604-PCM INTERNAL DUAL-PORT RAM READ/WRITE INTEGRITY FAILURE
P1607-PCM INTERNAL SHUTDOWN TIMER RATIONALITY
P1618-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 1 CIRCUIT ERRATIC
P1628-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 2 CIRCUIT ERRATIC
P1696-EEPROM MEMORY WRITE DENIED/INVALID
P1697-EMR (SRI) MILEAGE NOT STORED
P1897-PCM PROCESSOR
P1897-PCM PROCESSOR
P2008-SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV) CONTROL CIRCUIT
P2016-SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV) POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
P2017-SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV) POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
P2066-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 2 PERFORMANCE
P2067-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT LOW
P2068-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT HIGH
P2072-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM - ICE BLOCKAGE
P2077-INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
P2078-INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
P2096-DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 1 LEAN
P2097-DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 1 RICH
P2098-DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 2 LEAN
P2099-DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 2 RICH
P2100-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT
P2101-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR PERFORMANCE
P2107-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE PROCESSOR
P2108-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE PERFORMANCE
P2110-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - FORCED LIMITED RPM
P2111-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - UNABLE TO CLOSE
P2112-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - UNABLE TO OPEN
P2115-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 MINIMUM STOP PERFORMANCE
P2116-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 MINIMUM STOP PERFORMANCE
P2118-ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR CURRENT PERFORMANCE
P2122-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW
P2123-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH
P2127-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT LOW
P2128-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT HIGH
P2135-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1/2 CORRELATION
P2138-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1/2 CORRELATION
P2161-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 2 ERRATIC (Equipped ABS)
P2166-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 MAXIMUM STOP PERFORMANCE
P2167-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 MAXIMUM STOP PERFORMANCE
P2172-HIGH AIRFLOW / VACUUM LEAK DETECTED (INSTANTANEOUS ACCUMULATION)
P2173-HIGH AIRFLOW / VACUUM LEAK DETECTED (SLOW ACCUMULATION)
P2174-LOW AIRFLOW / RESTRICTION DETECTED (INSTANTANEOUS ACCUMULATION)
P2175-LOW AIRFLOW / RESTRICTION DETECTED (SLOW ACCUMULATION)
P2181-COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
P2271-O2 SENSOR 1/2 SIGNAL BIASED
P2273-O2 SENSOR 2/2 SIGNAL BIASED
P2299-BRAKE PEDAL POSITION / ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION INCOMPATIBLE
P2302-IGNITION COIL 1 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 2.7/3.5
P2302-IGNITION COIL 1 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2305-IGNITION COIL 2 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 2.7/3.5
P2305-IGNITION COIL 2 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2308-IGNITION COIL 3 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 2.7/3.5
P2308-IGNITION COIL 3 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2311-IGNITION COIL 4 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 2.7/3.5
P2311-IGNITION COIL 4 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2314-IGNITION COIL 5 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 2.7/3.5
P2314-IGNITION COIL 5 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2317-IGNITION COIL 6 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 2.7/3.5
P2317-IGNITION COIL 6 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2320-IGNITION COIL 7 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2323-IGNITION COIL 8 SECONDARY CIRCUIT- INSUFFICIENT IONIZATION - 5.7/SRT8
P2503-CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT LOW
P2610-PCM INTERNAL SHUTDOWN TIMER FAST RATIONALITY
P3400-MDS RATIONALITY BANK 1
P3401-MDS SOLENOID 1 CIRCUIT
P3402-CYLINDER 1 DEACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P3425-MDS SOLENOID 4 CIRCUIT
P3426-CYLINDER 4 DEACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P3441-MDS SOLENOID 6 CIRCUIT
P3442-CYLINDER 6 DEACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P3449-MDS SOLENOID 7 CIRCUIT
P3450-CYLINDER 7 DEACTIVATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE
P3497-MDS RATIONALITY BANK 2
U0001-CAN C BUS
U0101-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TCM
U0103-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ELECTRIC GEAR SHIFT MODULE
U0121-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE
U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH FRONT CONTROL MODULE
U0155-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH CLUSTER/CCN
U0168-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE SECURITY CONTROL MODULE (SKREEM/WCW)
U110A-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH SCCM - CAN - C
U110C-LOST FUEL LEVEL MESSAGE
U110E-LOST AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MESSAGE
U110F-LOST FUEL VOLUME MESSAGE
U1110-LOST VEHICLE SPEED MESSAGE
U1113-LOST A/C PRESSURE MESSAGE
U1120-LOST WHEEL DISTANCE MESSAGE
U1403-IMPLAUSIBLE FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL RECEIVED
U1411-IMPLAUSIBLE FUEL VOLUME SIGNAL RECEIVED
U1412-IMPLAUSIBLE VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL RECEIVED
U1417-IMPLAUSIBLE LEFT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL RECEIVED
U1418-IMPLAUSIBLE RIGHT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL RECEIVED

I saw the code you needed in there....
P2299-BRAKE PEDAL POSITION / ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION INCOMPATIBLE

[WVRampage]

sounds like the brake switch..

[Maggierose]

Thank you guys so much! I can't tell you how happy I am that someone answered me!!! YaY!!!! So I guess i just need to buy a brake pedal switch. I was thinking of subscribing to this web site called ALLATADIY to get diagrams and stuff on how to fix my own vehicle. Do you think this is a good idea? Is there anywhere else I can go to find out where the brake pedal switch goes? I know, I sound really stupid, but I'm not in real life.

[bansheenut420]

No questions are stupid. We all have to start somewhere. I wish I could be more help with your problem though.

[Maggierose]

Would this make sense? Would a brake pedal switch make you lose power so you could not start your vehicle?

[Maggierose]

K its not the brake pedal switch, It is only coming up because i have been driving with both pedals so the truck wont stall. How do I get that code off so i can find out the real problem. TRuck wont start, battery and alternator are fine. Not starter, in the morning truck has no power at all, no interior lights, no locks. Need to boost it, if idling too long will stall.

[NAJ]

I work at a dealership and a 2006 should still be under warranty.
Give me the last 8 of your vin and I can run a vin inquiry and give you all recall and warranty info.Warranty repairs are free.
Your vehicle uses adjustable pedals and P2099 is related to that system.




For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
Ignition on. No Break or APPS faults present.

Set Condition:
The PCM recognizes a brake application following the APPS showing a fixed pedal opening. Temporary or permanent. Internally the PCM will reduce throttle opening below driver demand. One trip fault and the code will be set within 5 seconds. ETC light will illuminate, the light will only stay illuminated while DTC is active.

Possible Causes
CUSTOMER PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, AND CONTINUES HOLDING THEM DOWN SIMULTANEOUSLY
STOP LAMP SWITCH
APP SENSOR


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

Diagnostic Test
1. DTC INFORMATION

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NOTE: If a pedal assembly becomes mechanically stuck the voltage output will stay fixed, if this is also Followed by a long application of the brakes this code will set.



NOTE: When this code sets the pedal position in the PCM software will ramp to idle. If the Pedal voltage changes OR the brake pedal is released, the pedal position in the PCM software will ramp up to the pedal position and the ETC light will go out.


With a scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
Diagnose all other Stop Lamp Switch and APP Sensor codes before continuing.
This code can be set by a driver who uses both feet while driving, one for the Accelerator Pedal and the other for the Brake Pedal.

NOTE: The most likely cause of this DTC is caused by the customer Brake Torquing the engine by pressing the Accelerator pedal and the pressing the Brake Pedal.


Ask the driver of the vehicle if these conditions apply to their driving habits.

Are the listed conditions part of the customers driving habits?

Yes
Advise the customer of what caused the DTC. This is normal operation of a ETC equipped vehicle because of safety issues.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

No
Go To 2



2. STOP LAMP SWITCH OPERATION

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With a scan tool, read both Stop Lamp Switch statuses while pressing and releasing the Brake Pedal.

Does the scan tool display the Pressed and Released while pressing and releasing the Pedal?

Yes
Go To 3

No
Check the Stop Lamp Switch for proper installation and check the related circuits for opens and shorts using the appropriate wiring diagram. If OK, replace the Stop Lamp Switch assembly.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).



3. APP SENSOR SWEEP

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Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, monitor both APP Sensor voltage readings.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal from idle until it reaches the end stop near the floor.
APPS No.1 voltage should start at approximately 0.45 of a volt and increase to approximately 4.6 volts with a smooth transition.
APPS No.2 voltage should start at approximately 0.22 of a volt and increase to approximately 2.31 volts with a smooth transition.

Does the voltage for the appropriate sensor follow the list specification?

Yes
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).


No
Check the Signal and Return circuits for opens and shorts. If OK, Replace the APP Sensor Assembly per Service Information. After installation is complete, with a scan tool select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

[NAJ]

Need vin and exact mileage.Warranty repairs cover towing if necassary.

[Maggierose]

Thank you for so much info, unfortunately, I no longer have any warranty, my kilometers are over 150,000. My truck will not start, battery and alternator are fine. I need help finding out what is draining power. IN the morning I have no power. ONly starts with boost/

[xtrempickup]

just a wild shot in the dark here? Are both battery terminal cables connected securely and both are clean and making good contact? I used to be able to start my one car with a booster only, as soon as i took the booster off i could not. Turned out the power would not travel well through the loosely connected cables. to remove a code you need a scan tool, I'm not sure if the old way of leaving the battery disconnected works anymore on the newer vehicles

[90vntShadow]

Some auto stores like Autozone will scan and reset your codes for free.

[NAJ]

If you are positive that the battery is good then you have a parasitic draw.
There are a lot of systems on your vehicle with "keep alive memory".
Here is the procedure for diagnosiing.I wish I could be more specific as far as diagnostics and where to start looking but parasitic draw is one of the most difficult electrical problems to isolate and repair. It is very time consuming and will require a lot of patience on your part. I will supply you with whatever info I can and help you through the diagnostic process.
Also be informed that there are 9 recalls pertaining to 2006 Ram Pickup,if you are not sure if they have been done or pertain to your vehicle I can tell you,need the last 8 of the vin. Recalls are Free regardless of age or mileage.

MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER
The Micro 420 automotive battery system tester is designed to help diagnose the cause of a defective battery. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - USING MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER) for directions on using the Micro 420 battery tester.

BATTERY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
THE BATTERY SEEMS WEAK OR DEAD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE. 1. The electrical system ignition-off draw is excessive.
1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST) for the proper test procedures. Repair the excessive ignition-off draw, as required.

2. The charging system is inoperative.
2. Determine if the charging system is performing to specifications. Repair the inoperative charging system, as required.

3. The battery is discharged.
3. Determine the battery state-of-charge using the Micro 420 battery tester, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - USING MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER). Charge the inoperative battery as required.

4. The battery terminal connections are loose or corroded.
4. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING). Clean and tighten the battery terminal connections, as required.

5. The battery has an incorrect size or rating for this vehicle.
5. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - SPECIFICATIONS) for the proper size and rating. Replace an incorrect battery, as required.

6. The battery is inoperative.
6. Determine the battery cranking capacity using the Micro 420 battery tester, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - USING MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER). Replace the inoperative battery, as required.

7. The starting system is inoperative.
7. Determine if the starting system is performing to specifications. Repair the inoperative starting system, as required.

8. The battery is physically damaged.
8. Inspect the battery for loose terminal posts or a cracked and leaking case. Replace the damaged battery, as required.

THE BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED. 1. The battery has an incorrect size or rating for this vehicle.
1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - SPECIFICATIONS) for the proper size and rating. Replace an incorrect battery, as required.

2. The battery terminal connections are loose or corroded.
2. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING). Clean and tighten the battery terminal connections, as required.

3. The electrical system ignition-off draw is excessive.
3. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST) for the proper test procedures. Repair the inoperative electrical system, as required.

4. The battery is inoperative.
4. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery tester,(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - USING MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER). Replace the inoperative battery, as required.

5. The starting system is inoperative.
5. Determine if the starting system is performing to specifications. Repair the inoperative starting system, as required.

6. The charging system is inoperative.
6. Determine if the charging system is performing to specifications. Repair the inoperative charging system, as required.

7. Electrical loads exceed the output of the charging system.
7. Inspect the vehicle for aftermarket electrical equipment which might cause excessive electrical loads.

8. Slow driving or prolonged idling with high-amperage draw systems in use.
8. Advise the vehicle operator, as required.

THE BATTERY WILL NOT ACCEPT A CHARGE. 1. The battery is inoperative.
1. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery tester,(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - USING MICRO 420 BATTERY TESTER). Replace the inoperative battery, as required.

IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST
The term Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) identifies a normal condition where power is being drained from the battery with the ignition switch in the Off position. A normal vehicle electrical system will draw from five to thirty-five milliamperes (0.005 to 0.035 ampere) with the ignition switch in the Off position, and all non-ignition controlled circuits in proper working order. Up to thirty-five milliamperes are needed to enable the memory functions for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), digital clock, electronically tuned radio, and other modules which may vary with the vehicle equipment.

A vehicle that has not been operated for approximately twenty days, may discharge the battery to an inadequate level. When a vehicle will not be used for twenty days or more (stored), remove the IOD fuse from the Junction Block (JB). This will reduce battery discharging.

Excessive IOD can be caused by:

Electrical items left on.
Inoperative or improperly adjusted switches.
Inoperative or shorted electronic modules and components.
An internally shorted generator.
Intermittent shorts in the wiring.
If the IOD is over thirty-five milliamperes, the problem must be found and corrected before replacing a battery. In most cases, the battery can be charged and returned to service after the excessive IOD condition has been corrected.

Verify that all electrical accessories are off. Turn off all lamps, remove the ignition key, and close all doors. If the vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry system or an electronically tuned radio, allow the electronic timer function of these systems to automatically shut off (time out). This may take up to three minutes. See the Electronic Module Ignition-Off Draw Table for more information. ELECTRONIC MODULE IGNITION-OFF DRAW (IOD) TABLE
Module Time Out?

(If Yes, Interval And Wake-Up Input)
IOD IOD After Time Out
Radio No 1 to 3 milliamperes N/A
Audio Power Amplifier No up to 1 milliampere N/A
Central Timer Module (CTM) No 4.75 milliamperes (max.) N/A
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) No 0.95 milliampere N/A
ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) No 0.44 milliampere N/A
Combination Flasher No 0.08 milliampere N/A


Determine that the underhood lamp is operating properly, then disconnect the lamp wire harness connector or remove the lamp bulb.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Set an electronic digital multi-meter to its highest amperage scale. Connect the multi-meter between the disconnected battery negative cable terminal clamp and the battery negative terminal post. Make sure that the doors remain closed so that the illuminated entry system is not activated. The multi-meter amperage reading may remain high for up to three minutes, or may not give any reading at all while set in the highest amperage scale, depending upon the electrical equipment in the vehicle. The multi-meter leads must be securely clamped to the battery negative cable terminal clamp and the battery negative terminal post. If continuity between the battery negative terminal post and the negative cable terminal clamp is lost during any part of the IOD test, the electronic timer function will be activated and all of the tests will have to be repeated.
After about three minutes, the high-amperage IOD reading on the multi-meter should become very low or nonexistent, depending upon the electrical equipment in the vehicle. If the amperage reading remains high, remove and replace each fuse or circuit breaker in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and then in the Junction Block (JB), one at a time until the amperage reading becomes very low, or nonexistent. Refer to the appropriate wiring information for complete PDC and JB fuse, circuit breaker, and circuit identification. This will isolate each circuit and identify the circuit that is the source of the high-amperage IOD. If the amperage reading remains high after removing and replacing each fuse and circuit breaker, disconnect the wire harness from the generator. If the amperage reading now becomes very low or nonexistent, diagnose and repair the Charging System as necessary. After the high-amperage IOD has been corrected, switch the multi-meter to progressively lower amperage scales and, if necessary, repeat the fuse and circuit breaker remove-and-replace process to identify and correct all sources of excessive IOD. It is now safe to select the lowest milliampere scale of the multi-meter to check the low-amperage IOD.
CAUTION: Do not open any doors, or turn on any electrical accessories with the lowest milliampere scale selected, or the multi-meter may be damaged.

Observe the multi-meter reading. The low-amperage IOD should not exceed thirty-five milliamperes (0.035 ampere). If the current draw exceeds thirty-five milliamperes, isolate each circuit using the fuse and circuit breaker remove-and-replace process in Step 5. The multi-meter reading will drop to within the acceptable limit when the source of the excessive current draw is disconnected. Repair this circuit as required; whether a wiring short, incorrect switch adjustment, or an inoperative component is the cause.

[Maggierose]

I am so grateful for your help. This information will be very valuable to me, as I attempt to do the IOD test. I will give you an update. Thanks again!!

[NAJ]

Not a problem. Hope you find the problem without to much aggrevation.
If you need any more info or help feel free to ask.