DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
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(the whole presented as an assembly). A rebuilt or new
oil pump, or kit shall be supplied or fitted as
appropriate.
LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Internal component failure
(any component) ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement of the long
block assembly.
( 1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components
or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement
such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,
technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience).
Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and
condition is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder
Head. It may be Suggested that additional inspections be
performed, such as the other head gasket on a V-type
engine.
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SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: A Short Block Assembly is a cylinder block and all those
components contained within the limits of the block deck
or decks, the pan rail, the block rear face and the
timing cover (where fitted), including the crankshaft.
SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Any internal component
failure ................ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement of the short
block assembly.
( 1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional
components or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or
replacement, such as a water pump on a short block
(reason code 4, technician's recommendation based on
substantial and informed experience).
Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition
is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may
be Suggested that additional inspections be performed,
such as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.
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ENGINE COMPONENTS
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSORS
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION 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.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
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 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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification. Some components may be serviceable; check
for accepted cleaning procedure.
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ACCESSORY BELTS
ACCESSORY BELT INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B .......... (1) Further inspection
required.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Worn beyond adjustment
range .................. B ............ Require replacement.
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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ACCESSORY PULLEYS
ACCESSORY PULLEY INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment 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.
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Pulley damaged, affecting
belt life .............. A ............ Require replacement.
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ACTUATORS
See SENSORS AND ACTUATORS .
AIR CONDITIONING CYCLING SWITCHES
AIR CONDITIONING CYCLING SWITCH 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.
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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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AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE SENSORS
AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE SENSOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
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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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AIR DUCTS AND TUBES
AIR DUCT AND TUBE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
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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.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
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AIR FILTER ELEMENTS
AIR FILTER ELEMENT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Paper filter element
oil-soaked ............ A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
Melted .................. A ........... Required replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Water-contaminated ...... A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
( 1) - Further inspection required to determine cause.
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AIR FILTER GASKETS
See AIR FILTER HOUSINGS AND GASKETS .
AIR FILTER HOUSINGS AND GASKETS
AIR FILTER HOUSING AND GASKET 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.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
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AIR FUEL RATIO SENSORS
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AIR FUEL RATIO 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.
( 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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AIR INJECTION CONTROL SOLENOIDS
AIR INJECTION CONTROL SOLENOID 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.
Inoperative ............. B .......... ( 2) 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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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AIR PLENUMS
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AIR PLENUM INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
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
component.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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AIR PUMP BELTS
AIR PUMP BELT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle OEM recommended
service intervals.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Worn beyond adjustment
range .................. B ............ Require replacement.
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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AIR PUMPS (ELECTRIC-DRIVEN)
AIR PUMP (ELECTRIC-DRIVEN) 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 ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest 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 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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AIR TUBES
See AIR DUCTS AND TUBES .
ASPIRATOR, CHECK AND DECEL VALVES
ASPIRATOR, CHECK AND DECEL VALVE 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