2013 - DS - RAM 1500 PICKUP - 4.

7L MAGNUM V8

P025A-FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

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 BATT A0
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
CENTER-
(PDC)
FUSE
F70
30A

30 86
RELAY-
FUEL
PUMP

85 87

25 C3 17 C5

K31 N1
BR DB/OR

84 C1
MODULE-
FUEL
POWERTRAIN
PUMP
CONTROL
CONTROL

MODULE-
FPCM FPCM BODY
5 VOLT FRP SENSOR PWM PWM
SUPPLY SIGNAL GROUND CONTROL
CONTROL FEEDBACK
87 C2 46 22 83 12 C1
FUEL SIG
F856 K181 K914 N11 N12 PRIM RTN
YL/PK BR/YL BR/WT DB/TN DB/LG 17 16 C5

N4 G109
2 6 1 DB/WT BK
MODULE-
FPCM FPCM FUEL FUEL
PWM PWM PUMP PUMP
CONTROL FEEDBACK CONTROL CONTROL
OUTPUT
FUEL
PUMP FUEL
PWM PUMP
GROUND SHIELD CONTROL RETURN
F856 K914
YL/PK BR/WT 5 7 4 8

Z916 Z31 N13 N14

3 1 2 4 1 3 2
SENSOR- TANK-
5 VOLT FRP SENSOR FUEL FUEL FUEL SIG RTN
FUEL FUEL
SUPPLY SIGNAL GROUND PUMP PUMP PRIM
RAIL
PWM RETURN
PRESSURE
CONTROL

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Theory of Operation

When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) receives a ‘Start’ or ‘Run’ signal, it energizes the Fuel Pump relay which
sends a continuous 12 volt supply to the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM). The PCM also sends a Pulse Width
Modulated (PWM) control signal directly to the FPCM which regulates the PWM voltage that will be sent to the Fuel
Pump Module. The PWM will vary from 10-100% depending on the input of the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor and other
engine demands. The PCM receives a PWM signal from the FPCM representing the state of all inputs and outputs of the
FPCM. This is a Constant Pressure Fuel system which means any pressure test performed on the Fuel Pump would show
a continuous pressure (regardless of the changes in PWM). If a pressure sensor fails or other failures are present; The duty
cycle goes to a default setting (80%) to maintain fuel pressure.

• When Monitored:

With the ignition on and the Fuel Pump Control Module commanded on.
• Set Conditions:

The Duty Cycle command on the FPCM PWM Control circuit between the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and
the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) is outside the calibrated threshold. When this DTC is set; The FPCM will
continue to run the Fuel Pump Module at 100% duty cycle.

Possible Causes

FPCM PWM CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE

FPCM PWM CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

FPCM PWM CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based
Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).

Diagnostic Test

1. ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Is the DTC active?

Yes • Go To 2

No • Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/

2. CHECK THE (N11) FPCM PWM CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO ANOTHER VOLTAGE
SUPPLY
1. turn the ignition off.
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2. Disconnect the FPCM harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between the (N11) PWM Control circuit and all other circuits at the FPCM harness connector.

Does the resistance measure above 10k Ohms between the (N11) PWM Control circuit and all other circuits?

Yes • Go To 3

No • Repair the (N11) FPCM PWM Control circuit for a short to the circuit that measured below 10k Ohms.
• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE,
Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).

3. CHECK THE (N11) FPCM PWM CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (N11) FPCM PWM Control circuit at the FPCM harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes • Repair the (N11) FPCM PWM Control circuit for a short to ground.
• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE,
Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).

No • Go To 4

4. CHECK THE (N11) FPCM PWM CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Leave the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance of the (N11) FPCM PWM Control circuit between the FPCM harness connector and the PCM
C1 harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes • Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information.
• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE,
Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).

No • Repair the (N11) FPCM PWM Control circuit for an open or high resistance.
• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE,
Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).