Ignition wiring DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF

BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The blower motor is controlled by a rotary-type
blower motor switch, mounted in the A/C-heater con-
trol. The switch allows the selection of one of four
different blower motor speeds and includes an Off
position.
OPERATION
The blower motor switch provides a blower motor
ground path through the A/C-heater mode control
switch. The blower motor switch directs this ground
path through or around the blower motor resistor
wires, as required to achieve the selected blower
motor speed.
The blower motor switch cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, the entire A/C-heater control
must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
SWITCH
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, further details on wire
harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the A/C-heater control from the instrument
panel (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER CONTROL -
REMOVAL). Check for continuity between the
ground circuit cavity of the A/C-heater control wire
harness connector and a good ground. There should
be continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair
the open circuit to ground as required.
(3) With the A/C-heater control wire harness con-
nector disconnected, place the A/C-heater mode con-
trol switch in any position except the Off position.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit ter-
minal and each of the blower motor driver circuit ter-
minals of the A/C-heater control as you move the
blower motor switch to each of the four speed posi-
tions. There should be continuity at each driver cir-
cuit terminal in only one blower motor switch speed
position. If OK, test and repair the blower driver cir-
cuits between the A/C-heater control connector and
the blower motor resistor as required. If not OK,
replace the faulty A/C-heater control.
DEFROST DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION
The defrost door actuator is a reversible, 12-volt
Direct Current (DC), servo motor. The defrost door
actuator is located on the driver side end of the
HVAC housing, underneath the instrument panel
and is mechanically connected to the defroster door.
The defrost door actuator is interchangeable with
the actuators for the mode door, blend door(s) and
the recirculation door. Each actuator is contained
within an identical black molded plastic housing with
an integral wire connector receptacle. Integral
mounting tabs allow the actuator to be secured with
three screws to the HVAC housing. Each actuator
also has an identical output shaft with splines that
connects it to the linkage that drives the proper door.
The defrost door actuator does not require mechani-
Fig. 18 A/C-Heater Control - Single Zone Shown,
Dual Zone Typical
1 - MOUNTING TAB (4)
2 - A/C BUTTON
3 - SIDEVIEW MIRROR DEFROSTER BUTTON (IF EQUIPED)
4 - MODE CONTROL SWITCH
5 - TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH
6 - BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH
24 - 20 CONTROLSDR

(5) Install the HVAC housing (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC
HOUSING - INSTALLATION)
BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The blower motor and blower wheel are located in
the passenger side end of the HVAC housing, below
the glove box. The blower motor controls the velocity
of air flowing through the HVAC housing by spinning
a squirrel cage-type blower wheel within the housing
at the selected speed. The blower motor and wheel
can be removed from the housing inside the vehicle
without removing the instrument panel or HVAC
housing.
OPERATION
The blower motor will only operate with the igni-
tion switch in the On position and the A/C-heater
mode control switch in any position, except Off. The
blower motor receives a fused battery feed circuit
through a fuse in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC) whenever the ignition switch is in the On posi-
tion. Blower motor speed is controlled by regulating
the ground path through or around the blower motor
resistor block and through the A/C-heater blower
motor switch.
The blower motor and blower motor wheel are ser-
viced only as a unit and cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring, diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, further details on wire
harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
BLOWER MOTOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
Refer to the Blower Motor Electrical Diagnosis
chart for basic checks of the blower motor circuit
(Fig. 3).
BLOWER MOTOR NOISE OR VIBRATION
Refer to the Blower Motor Noise/Vibration Diagno-
sis chart for basic checks of the blower motor when a
vibration or noise is present (Fig. 4).
24 - 28 DISTRIBUTIONDR
BLEND DOOR (Continued)

EMISSIONS CONTROL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
EMISSIONS CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - STATE DISPLAY TEST
MODE...............................1
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT ACTUATION TEST
MODE...............................1
DESCRIPTION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES..............................1
DESCRIPTION - TASK MANAGER..........1DESCRIPTION - MONITORED SYSTEMS....2
DESCRIPTION - TRIP DEFINITION.........4
DESCRIPTION - COMPONENT MONITORS . . 4
OPERATION
OPERATION..........................5
OPERATION - TASK MANAGER...........5
OPERATION - NON-MONITORED CIRCUITS . . 8
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS................10
EMISSIONS CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - STATE DISPLAY TEST MODE
The switch inputs to the Powertrain Control Mod-
ule (PCM) have two recognized states; HIGH and
LOW. For this reason, the PCM cannot recognize the
difference between a selected switch position versus
an open circuit, a short circuit, or a defective switch.
If the State Display screen shows the change from
HIGH to LOW or LOW to HIGH, assume the entire
switch circuit to the PCM functions properly. Connect
the DRB scan tool to the data link connector and
access the state display screen. Then access either
State Display Inputs and Outputs or State Display
Sensors.
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT ACTUATION TEST
MODE
The Circuit Actuation Test Mode checks for proper
operation of output circuits or devices the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) may not internally recognize.
The PCM attempts to activate these outputs and
allow an observer to verify proper operation. Most of
the tests provide an audible or visual indication of
device operation (click of relay contacts, fuel spray,
etc.). Except for intermittent conditions, if a device
functions properly during testing, assume the device,
its associated wiring, and driver circuit work cor-
rectly. Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link
connector and access the Actuators screen.
DESCRIPTION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indicates the
PCM has recognized an abnormal condition in the
system.Remember that DTC's are the results of a sys-
tem or circuit failure, but do not directly iden-
tify the failed component or components.
BULB CHECK
Each time the ignition key is turned to the ON
position, the malfunction indicator (check engine)
lamp on the instrument panel should illuminate for
approximately 2 seconds then go out. This is done for
a bulb check.
OBTAINING DTC'S USING DRB SCAN TOOL
(1) Obtain the applicable Powertrain Diagnostic
Manual.
(2) Obtain the DRB Scan Tool.
(3) Connect the DRB Scan Tool to the data link
(diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in
the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of
instrument panel; near the steering column.
(4) Turn the ignition switch on and access the
ªRead Faultº screen.
(5) Record all the DTC's and ªfreeze frameº infor-
mation shown on the DRB scan tool.
(6) To erase DTC's, use the ªErase Trouble Codeº
data screen on the DRB scan tool.Do not erase any
DTC's until problems have been investigated
and repairs have been performed.
DESCRIPTION - TASK MANAGER
The PCM is responsible for efficiently coordinating
the operation of all the emissions-related compo-
nents. The PCM is also responsible for determining if
the diagnostic systems are operating properly. The
software designed to carry out these responsibilities
is call the 'Task Manager'.
DREMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 1

HEATED SEAT MODULE - INSTALLATION . . . 8E-7
HEATED SEAT MODULE - INSTALLATION . . 8G-15
HEATED SEAT MODULE - OPERATION.....8E-6
HEATED SEAT MODULE - OPERATION....8G-14
HEATED SEAT MODULE - REMOVAL.......8E-7
HEATED SEAT MODULE - REMOVAL.....8G-15
HEATED SEAT SENSOR - DESCRIPTION . . . 8G-11
HEATED SEAT SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................8G-11
HEATED SEAT SENSOR - OPERATION....8G-11
HEATED SEAT SENSOR - REMOVAL......8G-11
HEATED SEAT SWITCH - DESCRIPTION . . . 8G-11
HEATED SEAT SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................8G-12
HEATED SEAT SWITCH - INSTALLATION . . 8G-13
HEATED SEAT SWITCH - OPERATION.....8G-12
HEATED SEAT SWITCH - REMOVAL......8G-13
HEATED SEAT SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION....8G-7
HEATED SEAT SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................8G-8
HEATED SEAT SYSTEM - OPERATION.....8G-8
HEATER - 5.9L DIESEL - DESCRIPTION,
ENGINE BLOCK.......................7-37
HEATER - 5.9L DIESEL - INSTALLATION,
ENGINE BLOCK.......................7-38
HEATER - 5.9L DIESEL - OPERATION,
ENGINE BLOCK.......................7-38
HEATER - 5.9L DIESEL - REMOVAL,
ENGINE BLOCK.........................7-38
HEATER - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE BLOCK . . . 7-36
HEATER - DESCRIPTION, FUEL..........14-51
HEATER - DESCRIPTION, INTAKE AIR.....14-80
HEATER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
ENGINE BLOCK.......................7-36
HEATER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
FUEL..............................14-52
HEATER - INSTALLATION, ENGINE
BLOCK..............................7-37
HEATER - INSTALLATION, INTAKE AIR....14-80
HEATER - OPERATION, ENGINE BLOCK....7-36
HEATER - OPERATION, FUEL............14-51
HEATER - OPERATION, INTAKE AIR......14-80
HEATER - REMOVAL, ENGINE BLOCK......7-37
HEATER - REMOVAL, INTAKE AIR........14-80
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER -
DESCRIPTION........................24-1
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER -
OPERATION..........................24-1
HEATER CONTROL - DESCRIPTION, A/C . . . 24-14
HEATER CONTROL - INSTALLATION, A/C . . 24-15
HEATER CONTROL - REMOVAL, A/C......24-15
HEATER CORE - DESCRIPTION..........24-63
HEATER CORE - INSTALLATION.........24-63
HEATER CORE - OPERATION............24-63
HEATER CORE - REMOVAL.............24-63
HEATER INLET HOSE - INSTALLATION....24-64
HEATER INLET HOSE - REMOVAL........24-64
HEATER PERFORMANCE TEST -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............24-6
HEATER RELAY - DESCRIPTION, FUEL....14-52
HEATER RELAY - DESCRIPTION, INTAKE
AIR ...............................14-82
HEATER RELAY - INSTALLATION, FUEL . . . 14-53
HEATER RELAY - INSTALLATION, INTAKE
AIR ...............................14-82
HEATER RELAY - OPERATION, FUEL......14-52
HEATER RELAY - OPERATION, INTAKE
AIR ...............................14-82
HEATER RELAY - REMOVAL, FUEL.......14-52
HEATER RELAY - REMOVAL, INTAKE AIR . . 14-82
HEATER RETURN HOSE - INSTALLATION . . 24-65
HEATER RETURN HOSE - REMOVAL......24-64
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - 4WD (LD) -
STANDARD PROCEDURE.................2-3
HEIGHT MEASUREMENT - 4WD (LD) -
STANDARD PROCEDURE.................2-3
HEMI ENGINE - INSTALLATION, 3.7L/4.7L
AND 5.7L......................24-59,24-73
HEMI ENGINE - REMOVAL, 3.7L/4.7L
AND 5.7L......................24-57,24-71
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION
. . 8J-28
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR - OPERATION
....8J-28
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP -
INSTALLATION, CENTER
...............8L-11
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP -
REMOVAL, CENTER
...................8L-11
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP UNIT -
INSTALLATION, CENTER
...............8L-11HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP UNIT -
REMOVAL, CENTER...................8L-11
HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE -
DESCRIPTION.......................24-48
HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE -
OPERATION.........................24-48
HIGH SPEEDS - DESCRIPTION, TIRE
PRESSURE..........................22-7
HIGH/LOW RELAY - DESCRIPTION,
WIPER.............................8R-20
HIGH/LOW RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, WIPER.....................8R-21
HIGH/LOW RELAY - INSTALLATION,
WIPER.............................8R-22
HIGH/LOW RELAY - OPERATION, WIPER . . 8R-20
HIGH/LOW RELAY - REMOVAL, WIPER . . . 8R-21
HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINE LEAKS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............14-58
HINGE - INSTALLATION.....23-16,23-22,23-31,
23-46
HINGE - INSTALLATION, CENTER SEAT
BACK..............................23-79
HINGE - REMOVAL....23-16,23-22,23-31,23-46
HINGE - REMOVAL, CENTER SEAT BACK . . 23-78
HINGE COVER - INSTALLATION, CENTER
SEAT BACK INERTIA..................23-77
HINGE COVER - REMOVAL, CENTER
SEAT BACK INERTIA..................23-77
HITCH - INSTALLATION, TRAILER........13-25
HITCH - REMOVAL, TRAILER...........13-25
HOAT COOLANT - DESCRIPTION..........7-32
HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE......0-20
HOLDDOWN - DESCRIPTION, BATTERY . . . 8F-14
HOLDDOWN - INSTALLATION, BATTERY . . . 8F-14
HOLDDOWN - OPERATION, BATTERY.....8F-14
HOLDDOWN - REMOVAL, BATTERY......8F-14
HOLDER - INSTALLATION, CUP.........23-51
HOLDER - REMOVAL, CUP.............23-51
HOLDING CLUTCHES - DESCRIPTION....21-371
HOLDING CLUTCHES - OPERATION.....21-372
HOLE PLUG - INSTALLATION, CAMSHAFT
CORE..............................9-206
HOLE PLUG - REMOVAL, CAMSHAFT
CORE..............................9-205
HOLE REPAIR - DESCRIPTION,
THREADED........................Intro.-8
HONING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
CYLINDER BORE.................9-128,9-38
HOOD - INSTALLATION................23-47
HOOD - REMOVAL....................23-46
HOOK - INSTALLATION, COAT...........23-66
HOOK - REMOVAL, COAT..............23-66
HOOK ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION,
FRONT TOW........................13-23
HOOK ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL, FRONT
TOW ..............................13-23
HORN - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.......8H-1
HORN - INSTALLATION.................8H-2
HORN - REMOVAL....................8H-2
HORN SWITCH - DESCRIPTION..........8H-2
HORN SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................8H-2
HORN SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION..........8H-1
HORN SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................8H-1
HORN SYSTEM - OPERATION............8H-1
HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER -
INSTALLATION, RETURN..........19-44,19-45
HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER - REMOVAL,
RETURN......................19-44,19-45
HOSE - INSTALLATION, FRONT BRAKE.....5-13
HOSE - INSTALLATION, HEATER INLET....24-64
HOSE - INSTALLATION, HEATER RETURN . 24-65
HOSE - INSTALLATION, PRESSURE . 19-44,19-45
HOSE - INSTALLATION, REAR BRAKE......5-12
HOSE - REMOVAL, FRONT..............5-12
HOSE - REMOVAL, HEATER INLET.......24-64
HOSE - REMOVAL, HEATER RETURN.....24-64
HOSE - REMOVAL, PRESSURE.....19-44,19-45
HOSE - REMOVAL, REAR BRAKE
.........5-11
HOSE - RESERVOIR TO COOLER -
INSTALLATION, RETURN
..........19-44,19-45
HOSE - RESERVOIR TO COOLER -
REMOVAL, RETURN
.............19-44,19-45
HOSE ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION, REAR
TUBE
...............................5-13
HOSE ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL, REAR
TUBE
...............................5-12HOSE CLAMPS - DESCRIPTION...........7-3
HOSE CLAMPS - OPERATION.............7-5
HOSES/TUBES - DESCRIPTION, WASHER . 8R-11
HOSES/TUBES - OPERATION, WASHER . . . 8R-11
HOUSING - ASSEMBLY, HVAC...........24-35
HOUSING - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
CLUTCH..............................6-7
HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY, HVAC........24-35
HOUSING - INSTALLATION, CLUTCH.......6-9
HOUSING - INSTALLATION, GEAR........9-300
HOUSING - INSTALLATION, HVAC........24-36
HOUSING - INSTALLATION, ROCKER.....9-255
HOUSING - REMOVAL, CLUTCH...........6-9
HOUSING - REMOVAL, GEAR...........9-299
HOUSING - REMOVAL, HVAC...........24-34
HOUSING - REMOVAL, ROCKER.........9-255
HOUSING BUSHING AND SEAL -
INSTALLATION, EXTENSION...........21-440
HOUSING BUSHING AND SEAL -
REMOVAL, EXTENSION...............21-440
HOUSING COVER - INSTALLATION, GEAR . 9-301
HOUSING COVER - REMOVAL, GEAR.....9-301
HOUSING FLUID LEAK - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, CONVERTER.........21-144,21-318
HOUSING SEAL - INSTALLATION,
ADAPTER...............21-128,21-364,21-85
HOUSING SEAL - INSTALLATION,
EXTENSION . 21-128,21-201,21-507,21-536,21-85
HOUSING SEAL - REMOVAL, ADAPTER . . 21-128,
21-364,21-85
HOUSING SEAL - REMOVAL,
EXTENSION . 21-128,21-201,21-507,21-536,21-85
HOUSING SEAL AND DUST BOOT -
INSTALLATION, EXTENSION.....21-476,21-571
HOUSING SEAL AND DUST BOOT -
REMOVAL, EXTENSION.........21-476,21-571
HOW TO USE WIRING DIAGRAMS -
DESCRIPTION.....................8W-01-1
H-SECTION REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, REAR FRAME............13-13
HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION.........2-32
HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL.............2-31
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY...........24-35
HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY........24-35
HVAC HOUSING - INSTALLATION........24-36
HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL............24-34
HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................5-30
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.........9-125,9-32
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING......21-141,21-316
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS, SCHEMATICS
AND DIAGRAMS..............21-176,21-337
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................9-210
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS - INSTALLATION . . . 9-211
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS - REMOVAL.......9-211
HYDROBOOST - INSTALLATION..........5-27
HYDROBOOST - INSTALLATION, ALL
EXCEPT.............................5-27
HYDROBOOST - REMOVAL..............5-26
HYDROBOOST - REMOVAL, ALL EXCEPT . . . 5-26
HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE BOOSTER -
INSTALLATION........................5-32
HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE BOOSTER -
REMOVAL
...........................5-31
HYDROFORM FENDER RAIL REPAIR -
STANDARD PROCEDURE
...............13-11
HYDROSTATIC LOCK - STANDARD
PROCEDURE
...................9-190,9-240
IDENTIFICATION - DESCRIPTION,
FASTENER
.........................Intro.-5
IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION -
DESCRIPTION, SECTION
.............8W-01-6
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -
DESCRIPTION, VEHICLE
..............Intro.-1
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
DESCRIPTION
.......................14-28
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
INSTALLATION
.......................14-29
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
OPERATION
.........................14-28
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR - REMOVAL
. . 14-29
IDLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION
......9-179,9-81
IDLER SHAFT - REMOVAL
..........9-179,9-81
IGNITION - SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE
.....8I-3
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