DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 1999, Model line: RAM, Model: DODGE RAM 1999Pages: 1691, PDF Size: 40.34 MB
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![DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND RESERVOIRS
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CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND RESERVOIRS
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM HOSE, TUBE AND RESERVOIR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Oil-soaked (spongy) ..... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Surface cracks (dry-
rotted) ................ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
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CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Air gap incorrect ....... B ....... ( 1) Require adjustment to
vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
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.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Housing cracked ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Internal resistance
does not meet
specifications ......... B ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Lead routing incorrect .. B .. Require rerouting according to
vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
Loose ................... B ....... ( 3) Require adjustment to
vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Output signal incorrect . B ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Surface contaminated .... 2 .. Suggest cleaning; identify and
correct source.
Tip bent ................ B ............ Require replacement.
Tip broken .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Tip missing ............. B ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - If a sensor is not adjustable, further inspection is
required to identify and correct cause.
( 2) - Component failure may be caused by water intrusion into
the wiring harness. Always check insulation for damage
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(3) - Some integral bearing assemblies with sensors may require
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(3) - Some integral bearing assemblies with sensors may require
replacement.
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and wiring for excessive resistance.
(3) - Some integral bearing assemblies with sensors may require
replacement.
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DEFOGGERS
See
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS) .
DEFROSTERS
See
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS) .
DELAYS
DELAY 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, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Binding, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Burned, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest 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
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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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DIMMER 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, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Binding, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Burned, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Melted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest 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.
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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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ELECTRIC HEATERS
See
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS) .
EQUALIZERS
See
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS .
FUSE BLOCKS
See FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS .
FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS
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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.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Burned, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
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.
Cover missing ........... C ... Require replacement of cover.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
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Melted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........ (1) 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.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND CIRCUIT BREAKER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Blown ................... A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.
Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
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.
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FUSIBLE LINKS
See FUSES, FUSIBLE LINKS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS .
GAUGES
NOTE: Includes odometers, speedometers and tachometers (except
cable-driven).
GAUGE 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.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Lens broken ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Lens cloudy ............. 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Lens missing ............ C ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Mechanical head noisy ... 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 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) - If lens is available as a separate part, require
replacement of lens only.
( 3) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure
to perform all functions, out of OEM specification,
or out of range.
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See ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS .
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See ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS .
GROUND CABLES AND STRAPS
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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.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged,
exposing conductors .... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Loose ................... A ................. Require repair.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Resistance high ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal resistance
(voltage drop) is out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Voltage drop out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
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See GROUND CABLES AND STRAPS .
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS
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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, preventing
adjustment ............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Indicator broken ........ A ............ Require replacement.
Indicator missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C .......... Require replacement of
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adjusters.
Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
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SEATS)
HEATING ELEMENT (DEFROSTER, DEFOGGER, ELECTRIC HEATER AND SEAT)
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 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.
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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HORN AND SIREN 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.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B ............. Require adjustment.
Sound quality poor ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Further inspection 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.
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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
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See SWITCHES.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Condition Code Procedure
Does not come on during
bulb check ............. .. ......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Fails to function properly
during test mode ....... .. ......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
On constantly ........... .. ......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
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On intermittently ....... .. ......... (1) Further inspection
required.
( 1) - See service manual for further information.
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KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD AND TRANSMITTER 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.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 2) 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.
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) - Malfunctioning includes inoperative, intermittent
operation, or failure to perform all functions.
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KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERS
See KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPADS AND TRANSMITTERS .
LEDS
See BULBS, SEALED BEAMS AND LEDS .