service DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
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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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COLD START INJECTORS
See FUEL AND COLD START INJECTORS .
CONNECTORS
See WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS .
COOLANT
COOLANT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Acidity (pH) incorrect .. 1 ........... Suggest correction or
replacement.
Contaminated ............ B ...... ( 1) Require replacement or
recycling. Further inspection
required.
Level low ............... B ... ( 2) Require filling to proper
level.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Mixture incorrect ....... B ........... Require correction or
replacement.
Type incorrect .......... B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine source of contamination and require
correction prior to coolant replacement.
( 2) - Determine source of incorrect level and suggest repair.
( 3) - The system should be drained and/or flushed and
refilled with correct coolant according to OEM
recommended service interval and procedures.
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COOLANT RECOVERY TANKS
COOLANT RECOVERY TANK 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.
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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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Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Burned .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Carbon button missing ... A ............ Require replacement.
Carbon button worn,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Carbon button worn, not
affecting performance .. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Carbon-tracked .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Loose ................... 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 eroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal eroded, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
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.
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DISTRIBUTOR RETARDERS (MECHANICAL AND VACUUM)
See
DISTRIBUTOR ADVANCES AND RETARDERS (MECHANICAL AND VACUUM) .
DISTRIBUTOR ROTORS
DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ 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.
Carbon-tracked .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Contact burned .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded ................ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
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Eroded .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Out of specification .... B ............ Require replacement.
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DISTRIBUTOR SHIELDS
See DISTRIBUTOR BOOTS AND SHIELDS .
DISTRIBUTORS
DISTRIBUTOR 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.
Bushings worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bushings worn, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cam lobes worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cam lobes worn, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Gear broken ............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Gear worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Gear worn, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Integrated pickup
triggering device
loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Integrated pickup
triggering device
magnetism incorrect .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking oil internally .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Pickup triggering device
(reluctor) broken ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Pickup triggering device
(reluctor) loose ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Pickup triggering device
(reluctor) weak ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Reluctor (pickup
triggering device)
broken ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Reluctor (pickup
triggering device)
loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Reluctor (pickup
triggering device)
weak ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Shaft bent .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Thrust washer broken .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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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,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require
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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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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.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with OEM recommended service
interval.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Water-contaminated ...... A ............ Require replacement.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE DEVICES
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE 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.
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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.