check engine DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual

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(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
NOTE: Overheating, poor engine performance, and insufficient
cabin heat can be affected by, but are not limited to,
all of the components in the engine cooling system.
ENGINE COVERS (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER)
ENGINE COVER (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER) INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Baffle loose ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Baffle missing .......... C ............ Require replacement.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Cracked (not leaking) ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Leaking externally ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking internally,
causing fluid
contamination .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted passage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Contaminated ............ A .. ( 1) Require replacement of oil
and filter.
Level high .............. B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Level low ............... B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
( 1) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require

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Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTERS
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Saturated ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) FEEDBACK DEVICES
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) FEEDBACK DEVICE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.

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Inoperative ............. B ........... (3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION DEVICES
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION DEVICE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.

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Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FEEDBACK DEVICES
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FEEDBACK DEVICE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.

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Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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EXPANSION PLUGS
See CASTING CORE PLUGS AND EXPANSION PLUGS .
FAN CONTROL SENSORS
FAN CONTROL SENSOR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware

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missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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FUEL
FUEL INSPECTION\
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missing ................ C ......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A .. Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A .. Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A . Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A .......... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ........... Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A .......... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B .......... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B . Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A . Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A .......... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A . Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B . Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........... Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B . Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A . Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A . Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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FUEL LEVEL SENDERS

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Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATORS
IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.

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Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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IGNITION BOOTS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION COIL TOWERS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION COILS
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Arcing .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

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replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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INTAKE MANIFOLDS
INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Corroded, affecting
sealability ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Integrated air or fuel
control components
inoperative ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Internal air or fuel
components damaged,
affecting performance .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of component.
Internal air or fuel
components damaged, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Internal air or fuel
components missing ..... C .......... Require replacement of

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