DODGE RAM 1999 Service Manual PDF
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Worn so it contacts
bottom of pulley ....... A ............ Require replacement.
(1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.
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BLEND DOORS
See PLENUMS.
BLOWER FANS (BLOWER WHEEL OR SQUIRREL CAGE)
BLOWER FAN (BLOWER WHEEL OR SQUIRREL CAGE) 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.
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............. Require replacement
Distorted ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Fins missing ............ C ............ Require replacement.
Hub separated ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Mounting loose .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Out of balance .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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BLOWER MOTORS
BLOWER 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.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
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affecting performance .. 2 ........... (1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Current draw out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Motor speed
insufficient ........... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Rotation incorrect for
application ............ 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.
Vibration ............... 1 ............ Suggest 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) - Check fan motor/controls. Inoperative includes
intermittent operation or out of OEM specification.
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BLOWER RESISTORS
BLOWER RESISTOR 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.
Conductor exposed ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 1 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
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Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ (2) Require replacement.
Insulation overheated ... A ............ 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.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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BLOWER SWITCHES
See SWITCHES.
CABIN AIR FILTERS
CABIN AIR FILTER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Air flow obstruction .... A ............. Require cleaning or
replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
See FUSES, FUSIBLE LINKS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS .
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Air gap incorrect ....... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Bearing seized .......... A .. Require replacement of bearing
or assembly.
Bearing worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require replacement of bearing
or assembly.
Coil shows signs of
overheating ............ 1 .... Suggest replacement of coil.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
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affecting performance .. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Hub broken .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Hub cracked ............. B ............ Require replacement.
Hub loose on shaft ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Hub scored, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Hub warped, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Slips ................... 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.
Will not disengage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. 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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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COMPRESSORS
COMPRESSOR 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.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
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Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Housing broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Housing cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Tubing connection
leaking ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
( 2) - Compressor noise can also be caused by low oil level,
state of charge, air contamination, or type of
refrigerant.
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CONDENSER AIR SEALS
CONDENSER AIR SEAL INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
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CONDENSER FAN MOTORS
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See COOLING FAN MOTORS .
CONDENSERS
CONDENSER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Abrasion damage, affecting
structural integrity ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Abrasion damage, not
affecting structural
integrity .............. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Air flow obstruction,
affecting performance .. A .. 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.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
structural integrity ... .. ........ No service suggested or
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required.
Fitting type incorrect
(such as compression
fitting) ............... B ............ Require replacement.
Flange leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted internally ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
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CONNECTORS
See WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS .
CONTROL CABLES
CONTROL CABLE 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.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
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Disconnected ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Kinked .................. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Melted .................. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Follow OEM recommended adjustment procedures. Require
repair or replacement if out of specification.
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CONTROL HEADS (FUNCTION SELECTORS)
CONTROL HEAD (FUNCTION SELECTOR) 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.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ 2 .... Suggest require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
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.
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Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. 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) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, or failure
to perform all functions.
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CONTROL LINKAGES
CONTROL LINKAGE 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.
Bent .................... A . Require repair or replacement.
Binding ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A . Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ........... Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A . Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A . Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
affecting performance .. A . Require repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A . Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ........... Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ........... Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Disconnected ............ A . Require repair or replacement.
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Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 . Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .......... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Seized .................. A . Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Follow OEM recommended adjustment procedures. Require
repair or replacement if out of specification.
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CONTROL MODULES
NOTE: Includes, but not limited to: IRCM, Coolant Fan Control
Module (CFCM), AC Controller, Amplifier, Programmers,
Control Heads, Power Modules, etc.
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.
Code set
(if applicable) ........ A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... A ................. Require repair.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 4) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 2) 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.