engine coolant DODGE RAM 1999 Service Owner's Guide

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CARBURETOR AND CHOKE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Air/fuel control
incorrect .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or 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.
Components binding ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Components damaged,
affecting operation or
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Components missing ...... C .......... Require replacement of
components.
Contaminated ............ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Controlling linkages
binding ................ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Mechanical operation
incorrect .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Operating incorrectly ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Some components may be serviceable; check for accepted
cleaning procedure. Determine source of contamination,
such as engine coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water.
Require repair or replacement.
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CASTING CORE PLUGS AND EXPANSION PLUGS
CASTING CORE PLUG AND EXPANSION PLUG INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Material type
incorrect .............. 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
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CHARGE AIR COOLERS "INTERCOOLERS" (CAC)
CHARGE AIR COOLER "INTERCOOLER" (CAC) INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Air-to-air intercooler
leaking, affecting boost
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware

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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.
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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COOLING FAN MOTOR SWITCHES
See COOLING FAN MOTOR SENSORS AND SWITCHES .
COOLING FAN MOTORS
COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
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.

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Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. 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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DECEL VALVES
See ASPIRATOR, CHECK AND DECEL VALVES .
DEFLECTORS
See SHROUDS, BAFFLES AND DEFLECTORS .
DIP STICKS AND TUBES
DIP STICK AND TUBE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Bent .................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Broken, affecting
performance (for example,
fuel mixture) .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Leaking, affecting
performance (for example,
fuel mixture) .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing C Require replacement.

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Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
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ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL MODULES
ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
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 ....... A ................. Require repair.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require 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 of source.
( 3) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure to

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perform all functions, or out of OEM specification.\
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ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL 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.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 3) 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
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(3) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure
to perform all functions, or out of OEM specification.
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ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION FEEDBACK DEVICES
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION 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.
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.
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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 COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 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.
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.

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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,
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Further inspection required.
Canister attaching
hardware broken ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Canister attaching
hardware loose ......... A ................. Require repair.
Canister attaching
hardware missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Canister attaching
hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Center tube collapsed ... A ........ (2) Require replacement.
Further inspection required.
Contaminated ............ A ...... ( 3) Require replacement of
oil and filter.
Dented .................. 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Further inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
( 1) - Inspect pressure relief valve.
( 2) - Inspect bypass.
( 3) - Determine cause of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require
repair or replacement.
( 4) - Determine cause, such as broken motor mount.
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ENGINE OIL GASKETS
See ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUGS AND GASKETS .
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGES (MECHANICAL)
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (MECHANICAL) INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Indicates out of range .. B .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Inoperative ............. A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Reads inaccurately ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
( 1) - Gauge may indicate problem with contaminated oil, level,
pressure, or temperature, or problem with gauge.
( 2) - Gauge may indicate problem with contaminated oil, level,
pressure, or temperature, or problem with gauge.
Inoperative includes intermittent operation, out of OEM
specification, or out of range. Further inspection
required to determine cause.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER FILTERS
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER FILTER INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure

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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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