relay DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual

"E" ABBREVIATION TABLE

“E” ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION EAC Electric Assist Choke _ EACV Electric Air Control Valve _ EBCM Electronic Brake Control Module ECA Electronic Control Assembly ECAT Electronically Controlled Automatic
Transaxle ECM Electronic Control Module ECT Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ECU Electronic Control Unit or Engine Control
Unit EDF Electric Drive Fan relay assembly EDIS Electronic Distributorless Ignition System EEC Electronic Engine Control EECS Evaporative Emission Control System EEPROM Electronically Erasable PROM EFE Early Fuel Evaporation _ EFI Electronic Fuel Injection _ EGO Exhaust Gas Oxygen sensor (see HEGO) EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation system _ EGRC EGR Control solenoid or system _ EGRV EGR Vent solenoid or system _ EMR Emission Maintenance Reminder Module ESA Electronic Spark Advance _ ESC Electronic Spark Control _ EST Electronic Spark Timing _ ETR Emergency Tensioning Retractor _ EVAP Fuel Evaporative System _ EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVO Electronic Variable Orifice _ EVP EGR Valve Position Sensor _ EVR EGR Valve Regulator _ EVRV Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve Elect. Electronic _ Eng. Engine _ Evap. Evaporative _ Exc. Except _

"F" ABBREVIATION TABLE

"F" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION F Fahrenheit (Degrees) F/B Fuse Block FBC Feedback Carburetor FI Fuel Injector or Fuel Injection FICD Fast Idle Control Device FIPL Fuel Injector Pump Lever FP Fuel Pump FPM Fuel Pump Monitor FPR-VSV Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Switching
Valve FWD Front Wheel Drive Fed. Federal Ft. Lbs. Foot Pounds

"G" ABBREVIATION TABLE

"G" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION G grams GND or GRND Ground GRN Green GRY Gray Ga. Gauge Gals. gallons Gov. Governor

"H" ABBREVIATION TABLE

"H" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION H/D Heavy Duty HAC High Altitude Compensation HC Hydrocarbons HEDF High Speed Electro Drive Fan relay or
circuit HEGO Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HEGOG or HEGO Ground circuit HEI High Energy Ignition HLDT Headlight HO High Output HP High Performance HSC High Swirl Combustion HSO High Specific Output HTR Heater HVAC Heating Headlt. Headlight Hg Mercury Hgt. Height Htr. Heater Hz Hertz (Cycles Per Second)

"I" ABBREVIATION TABLE

"I" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION I.D. Inside Diameter IAC Idle Air Control IACV Idle Air Control Valve IC Integrated Circuit ID Identification IDM Ignition Diagnostic Monitor IGN Ignition system or circuit ILC Idle Load Compensator In. Hg Inches of Mercury INCH Lbs. Inch Pounds INFL REST Inflatable Restraint INJ Injector or Injection IP Instrument Panel IPC Instrument Panel Cluster

"R" ABBREVIATION TABLE

"R" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION RABS Rear Anti-Lock Brake System RAC Remote Accessory Control RAM Random Access Memory RAP Retained Accessory Power RECIRC Recirculation RED Red RH Right hand ROM Read Only Memory RPM Revolutions Per Minute RVB Rear Vacuum Break RWAL Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake RWD Rear Wheel Drive Recirc. Recirculate or Recirculation Reg. Regulator Rly. Relay

"S" ABBREVIATION TABLE

"S" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION SAW Spark Angle Word _ SBC Single Bed Converter _ SBEC Single Board Engine Controller _ SC Super Charged _ SCC Spark Control Computer _ SCS Air Suction Control Solenoid _ SDM Supplemental Restraint System Diagnostic Module _ SDU SRS Diagnostic Unit _ SEN Sensor _ SES Service Engine Soon _ SFI Sequential (Port) Fuel Injection _ SIG RTN Signal Return circuit _ SIL Shift Indicator Light _ SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint _ SMEC Single Module Engine Controller _ SOHC Single Overhead Cam _ SOL or SoL Solenoid _ SPFI Sequential Port Fuel Injection _ SPK Spark Control _ SPOUT Spark Output Signal _ SRS Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) _ SS 3/4-4/3 Shift Solenoid circuit _ SSI Solid State Ignition _ STAR Self-Test Automatic Readout _ STI Self Test Input circuit _ STO Self-Test Output _ SUB-O2 Sub Oxygen Sensor _ Sen. Or Sens. Sensor _ Sol. Solenoid _ Sprchg. Supercharger _ Strg. Steering _ Susp. Suspension _ Sw. Switch _ Sys. System _


A/C -H EA TE R S YSTE M T R O UBLE S H O OTIN G

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS
Trouble Shooting - Cars & Trucks
CHRYSLER
Avenger, Breeze, Caravan, Cirrus, Concorde, Dakota, Durango,
Intrepid, LHS, Neon, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon, Sebring Convertible,
Sebring Coupe, Stratus, Town & Country, Voyager, 300M
A/C SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
RAPID COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CYCLING
Some possible causes of rapid compressor clutch cycling,
clutch cycles 10 or more times per minute, include:
* Low refrigerant system charge.
* Faulty low pressure cycling clutch switch.
* Faulty PCM.
COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ENGAGE
Some possible causes of compressor not engaging with high and
low side system pressures equal include:
* No refrigerant in system.
* Faulty fuse.
* Faulty compressor clutch coil.
* Faulty compressor clutch relay.
* Faulty electronic cycling clutch switch.
* Improperly installed or faulty low pressure cycling clutch
switch.
* Faulty low pressure cut-off switch.
* Faulty high pressure cut-off switch.
* Faulty PCM.
* Faulty A/C-heater control panel.
TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH WITH A/C ON
Some possible causes of high temperature output at center
panel when A/C system pressure is normal include:
* Excessive oil charge in refrigerant.
* Temperature control cable improperly installed or faulty.
* Blend-air door inoperative, obstructed or sealing
improperly.
* Blend door actuator not calibrated.
LOW SIDE PRESSURE IS LOW-TO-NORMAL & HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS
LOW
Some possible causes of low side system pressure being lower-
to-normal and high side system pressure being too low include:
* Low refrigerant system charge.
* Refrigerant flow through accumulator is restricted.
* Refrigerant flow through evaporator is restricted.
* Faulty compressor.
LOW SIDE PRESSURE IS HIGH-TO-NORMAL & HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS

HIGH
Some possible causes of low side system pressure being high-
to-normal and high side system pressure being too high include:
* Condenser air flow restricted.
* Inoperative cooling fan.
* Faulty expansion valve.
* Refrigerant system overcharged.
* Air in refrigerant system.
* Engine overheating.
LOW SIDE PRESSURE IS HIGH & HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS LOW
Some possible causes of low side system pressure being too
high and high side system pressure being too low include:
* Compressor belt is slipping.
* Fixed orifice tube not installed.
* Faulty compressor.
LOW SIDE PRESSURE IS LOW & HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS HIGH
Some possible causes of low side system pressure being too
low and high side system pressure being too high include:
* Restricted refrigerant flow through refrigerant lines.
* Restricted refrigerant flow through expansion valve.
* Restricted refrigerant flow through fixed orifice tube.
* Restricted refrigerant flow through receiver-drier.
* Restricted refrigerant flow through condenser.
BLOWER MOTOR DIAGNOSIS
BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE
Some possible causes of an inoperative blower motor include:
* Faulty fuse.
* Faulty blower motor feed circuit wire harness or
connectors.
* Faulty blower motor ground circuit wire harness or
connector.
* Faulty blower motor resistor.
* Faulty blower motor relay.
* Faulty blower motor switch.
* Faulty A/C-heater mode control switch.
* Faulty blower motor.
BLOWER NOT OPERATING IN ALL SPEEDS
Possible causes of the blower not operating in all speeds
include:
* Faulty fuse.
* Faulty blower motor feed circuit wire harness or
connectors.
* Faulty blower motor relay.
* Faulty blower motor resistor.
* Faulty blower motor switch.

HEATER HOSES
HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES (HPRV)
IDLERS
IN-LINE FILTERS
METAL FITTINGS
METAL LINES
MIX AND AIR CONTROL DOORS (BLEND DOORS)
O-RINGS
ORIFICE TUBES
PILOT-OPERATED ABSOLUTES (POAS)
PLENUMS
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES
PRESSURE SENSORS
PULLEYS
RADIATORS
RECEIVER-DRIERS
REFRIGERANT
REFRIGERANT OIL
RELAYS
SEALS
SERVICE PORTS
SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS
SUCTION THROTTLING VALVES (STVS)
SWITCHES (ELECTRICAL)
TENSIONERS
THERMISTORS AND PRESSURE SENSORS
THERMOSTATS AND HOUSINGS
VACUUM HOSES AND TUBES
VACUUM RESERVOIRS
VACUUM TUBES
VALVES IN RECEIVER (VIRS)
WATER PUMPS (ELECTRIC AUXILIARY)
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW
The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
Our organization's mission is to strengthen the relationship
between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce
materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to
take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,
manufacturer-recommended, maintenance. We encourage participating
service and repair shops (including franchisees and dealers) to adopt
(1) a Pledge of Assurance to their Customers and (2) the Motorist
Assurance Program Standards of Service. All participating service
providers have agreed to subscribe to this Pledge and to adhere to the
promulgated Standards of Service demonstrating to their customers that
they are serious about customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made and the results communicated to the\
customer according to industry standards. Given that the industry did
not have such standards, the Motorist Assurance Program successfully
promulgated industry inspection communication standards in 1994-95 for
the following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical Systems.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards

Underfilled ............. B ................. Require repair.








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RELAYS
RELAY 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.
Housing broken .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Housing cracked ......... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest 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.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
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SEALS
SEAL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
( 1) - Require inspection of mating and sealing surface and
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SERVICE PORTS

OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL
Blower Motor Switch
Fan speed is controlled with a rotary switch. On front A/C-
heater systems, there are 4 different fan speed settings. Low, medium-
low, medium-high, and high. On rear A/C-heater systems, there are 3
different fan speed settings. Low, medium, and high.
Mode Control Knob
Mode rotary switch is used to change direction of air flow.
There are 7 different modes of operation: recirculation, panel with
A/C, floor/panel, panel without A/C (vent), floor, floor/defrost, and
defrost.
Temperature Control Knob
Temperature rotary switch controls temperature blend/air door
position by a cable on Dakota and Durango, and by vacuum actuator for
Ram Pickup. When cold temperature is selected, no air flows across
heater core. When hot temperature is selected, all air flows through
heater core. Temperature may vary by any setting between cold and hot.
CLUTCH CYCLING PRESSURE SWITCH
Dakota & Ram Pickup
Clutch cycling low pressure switch is mounted on a Schrader-
type valve fitting that is part of the accumulator. It is connected in
series with the high pressure cut-off switch and control panel,
between ground and PCM. Switch contacts open and close due to changes
in A/C system pressure. Opening and closing of switches will cause PCM
to turn compressor clutch on and off, regulating system pressure which
controls temperature of evaporator.
Clutch cycling low pressure switch contacts are normally open
when suction (low side) pressure drops below 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
) on
Ram Pickup; 20.5 psi (1.4 kg/cm) on Dakota. Extreme cold weather will
also open contacts. When contacts are open, PCM will de-energize
compressor clutch relay, disengaging compressor clutch.
Clutch cycling pressure switch contacts will close when
suction (low side) pressure rises above 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm
) on Ram
Pickup or 36 psi (2.5 kg/cm) on Dakota. When contacts are closed, PCM
will energize compressor clutch relay, engaging compressor clutch.
ELECTRONIC CYCLING CLUTCH SWITCH
Durango
The electronic cycling clutch switch is mounted to Thermal
Expansion Valve (TXV), also referred to as an "H" valve, in engine
compartment. It provides evaporator temperature to the PCM. Using this
information, the PCM will cycle the compressor clutch to prevent
evaporator icing. The switch is used for the front evaporator only.
Electronic cycling clutch switch is connected in series with
mode control switch, high pressure cut-out switch, low pressure cut-
out switch, and PCM. The electronic cycling clutch switch opens when
refrigerant temperature is below about 37
F (2.8C) and will close
when refrigerant temperature is about 40F (4.4C).
FIXED ORIFICE TUBE
Dakota & Ram Pickup
The fixed orifice tube is located in outlet line of the
condenser. The orifice tube inlet and outlet ends have a screen to

filter the refrigerant. The orifice tube is used to meter the flow of
liquid refrigerant into the evaporator core.
HIGH PRESSURE CUT-OUT SWITCH
High pressure cut-out switch is located on compressor
discharge line, near compressor. On Dakota and Ram Pickup, it is
connected in series with the clutch cycling pressure switch and
control panel, between ground and PCM.
On Durango, it is connected in series with the electronic
cycling clutch switch, low pressure cut-out switch and control panel,
between ground and PCM. PCM controls compressor clutch operation.
On all models, when discharge pressure reaches 450-490 psi
(31.6-34.5 kg/cm
), high pressure cut-out switch interrupts A/C
request signal to PCM. PCM de-energizes compressor clutch relay,
disengaging compressor clutch. When discharge pressure drops to 270-
330 psi (23.2-19 kg/cm
) switch will close, thus restoring A/C request
signal to PCM.
HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
High pressure relief valve is located on compressor manifold.
Valve vents system pressure if pressure is greater than 500-600 psi
(35.1-42.2 kg/cm
). Valve will reset when pressure decreases to 400
psi (28.1 kg/cm).
LOW PRESSURE CUT-OUT SWITCH OPERATION
Durango
Low pressure cut-out switch is located on suction line near
firewall. It is connected in series with the electronic cycling clutch
switch, high pressure cut-out switch and control panel, between ground
and PCM. PCM controls compressor clutch operation.
When discharge pressure reaches 10 psi (.7 kg/cm
), switch
interrupts A/C request signal to PCM. PCM de-energizes compressor
clutch relay, disengaging compressor clutch. When discharge pressure
increases to 13-27 psi (.9-1.9 kg/cm
), switch will close thus
restoring A/C request signal to PCM.
ADJUSTMENTS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Dakota & Durango
1) Ensure temperature control cable housing and core are
connected at both A/C-heater control panel and A/C-heater assembly.
Ensure A/C-heater control panel is installed.
2) Rotate temperature control knob so that knob pointer is at
12 o'clock position. Pull temperature control knob straight out from
A/C-heater control panel until perimeter of knob (not knob pointer)
protrudes about .25" (6 mm) from face of A/C-heater control panel.
3) Rotate temperature control knob clockwise so that knob
pointer is at one o'clock position. Push in on knob slightly and
continue rotating knob to its full clockwise stop. Place knob pointer
at a position about .32" (8 mm) beyond end of Red stripe. Release
knob. If knob is pointing at about .32" (8 mm) beyond end of Red
stripe, go to next step. If knob is not pointing at about .32" (8 mm)
beyond end of Red stripe, go back to step 2) and repeat adjustment
procedure.
4) Rotate temperature control knob counterclockwise so that
knob pointer is at 12 o'clock position. Push temperature control knob
straight into A/C-heater control panel until perimeter of knob (not

A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (RAM PICKUP)








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Ambient Temp. High Side Low SideF (C) psi (kg/cm) psi (kg/cm)
70 (21) .............. 135-145 (9.5-10.2) ........ 35-40 (2.5-2\
.8)
80 (27) .............. 175-215 (12.3-15.1) ....... 40-50 (2.8-3\
.5)
90 (32) .............. 215-270 (15.1-19.0) ....... 50-60 (3.5-4\
.2)
100 (38) ............. 270-330 (19.0-23.2) ....... 60-70 (4.2-4\
.9)
110 (43) ............. 340-370 (23.9-26.0) ....... 70-80 (4.9-5\
.6)
120 (49) ............. 400-430 (28.1-30.2) ....... 85-90 (6.0-6\
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BLOWER MOTOR RELAY, HIGH SPEED BLOWER MOTOR RELAY &
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
NOTE: Relays appear different, but testing procedures for blower
motor, high speed blower motor, and compressor clutch relays
are identical.
1) Front blower motor relay and compressor clutch relay are
located in Power Distribution Center (PDC). On Durango, high speed
blower motor relay is located in fuse/relay block under left side of
instrument panel.
2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove blower motor or
compressor clutch relay. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity
between terminals No. 87A and 30 of relay. See Fig. 1 or 2. If
continuity does not exist, replace relay. If continuity exists, go to
next step.
3) Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between terminals
No. 30 and 87 of relay. If continuity exists, replace relay. If
continuity does not exist, go to next step.
4) Measure resistance between terminals No. 85 and 86 of
relay. Reading should be 70-80 ohms. If reading is not as specified,
replace relay. If reading is as specified, go to next step.
5) Using jumper wires, connect battery voltage to terminal
No. 86 and ground terminal No. 85. See Fig. 1 or 2. Check that
continuity exists between terminals No. 30 and 87. Check that
continuity does not exist between terminals No. 87A and 30. If
continuity is not as specified, replace relay. If continuity is as
specified, relay is okay.
Fig. 1: Identifying Blower Motor Relay Terminals (Typical)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.