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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See GAUGES.
STARTERS
NOTE: To prevent misdiagnosis, care should be taken to
eliminate the possibilities of mechanical problems or
high resistance in power and/or ground circuits.
STARTER INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Amperage draw does not
meet OEM specifications . 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 ........... ( 1) 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.
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.
Drive gear damaged,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Drive gear damaged, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Fails to disengage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing broken, affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing broken, not
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affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Housing cracked, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement.
Housing cracked, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... (3) Require repair or
replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Shimmed incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Starter shaft bushing
missing ................ C ........ ( 4) Require replacement.
Starter shaft bushing
worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Starter shaft bushing
worn, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 5) 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) - Inspect block or bell housing mounting surface.
( 2) - Further inspection required to determine cause. Require
inspection of ring gear.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
( 4) - Bushing may be in bell housing.
( 5) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS
See
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS .
SWITCHES
SWITCH 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
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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.
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 ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... 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.
Won't return ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn .................... 1 ............ Suggest 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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TACHOMETER CABLES
See SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER LINKAGES AND CABLES .
TACHOMETERS
See GAUGES.
TAPE PLAYERS AND CD PLAYERS
TAPE PLAYER AND CD PLAYER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
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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.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Skips ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Sound quality poor ...... A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Speed incorrect ......... 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.
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.
( 3) - Make sure poor sound quality is not caused by
ignition/charging system or other forms of electrical
interference.
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TENSIONERS
TENSIONER 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
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of hardware.
Bearings worn ........... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Belt tension incorrect .. B ... Require adjustment or repair.
Cracked ................. 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Pulley damaged, affecting
belt life .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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TIMERS
TIMER 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.
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.
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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specification.
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TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR 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.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification.
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TRANSCEIVERS
TRANSCEIVER 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 melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Sound quality poor ...... A ........... ( 3) 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
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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.
( 3) - Make sure poor sound quality is not caused by
ignition/charging system or other forms of electrical
interference.
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TRANSDUCERS
TRANSDUCER 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.
Drive mechanism damaged,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Drive mechanism damaged,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking
(vacuum/fluid/air) ..... A ............ Require replacement.
Linkage bent, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Linkage binding, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage binding, not
affecting performance .. 2 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage broken .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
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of linkage.
Linkage loose, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Linkage noisy ........... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .......... (4) 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.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Further inspection required to determine cause.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
specification.
( 4) - Follow OEM recommended adjustment procedures. Repair
or replace if out of specification.
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VACUUM ACCUMULATORS (RESERVOIRS)
VACUUM ACCUMULATOR (RESERVOIR) 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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VACUUM RESERVOIRS
See VACUUM ACCUMULATORS (RESERVOIRS) .
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
VOLTAGE REGULATOR 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 (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.
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) - NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or
out of OEM specification.
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WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENDERS
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENDER 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.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or 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.
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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 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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification.
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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WASHER PUMPS
WASHER PUMP 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 melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking externally ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking internally ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or 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.