engine DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual

NOTE: Set each front wheel at 1/2 of total toe specification. On
vehicles equipped with power steering, set wheel toe position
with engine running.
Except Ram Van/Wagon & 4WD Models
Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp.
Loosen tie rod lock nuts. Rotate rods to set toe to specification. See
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten tie rod lock nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust steering gear
to tie rod boots at tie rod. Remove steering wheel clamp. See Fig. 10.
Ram Van/Wagon & 4WD Models
Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp.
Loosen tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp bolts. Rotate adjustment sleeve
to align toe to specification. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.
Position sleeve clamps on underside of sleeve so clamp ends are not
over sleeve slot, and tighten adjustment sleeve clamp bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Remove steering wheel
clamp. See Fig. 11.
Fig. 10: Adjusting Front Wheel Toe With Tie Rod (Except Ram
Van/Wagon & 4WD Models)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.


WIN DO W S - P O W ER

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
CHRY - Power Windows
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van, Ram Wagon,
Town & Country, & Voyager
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
A permanent magnet motor moves each of the power windows,
including power vent windows. A positive and negative battery
connection to either of the 2 motor terminals will cause the motor to
rotate in one direction. Reversing current through these same 2
connections will cause the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.
Each individual motor is grounded through the master switch by a wire
attached to the instrument panel reinforcement.
Caravan, Durango, Town & Country and Voyager are equipped
with an Auto Down feature. Drivers window can be lowered without
having to hold the switch in the down position. Auto Down feature can
be activated by pressing down switch past first detent. Caravan, Town
& Country and Voyager have optional power vent windows. Power rear
vent windows are operated by switches mounted in driver's door panel.
NOTE: Power window circuits on Caravan, Town & Country, and Voyager
use Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) devices. The PTC
is a specified amperage solid-state resettable fuse. PTCs are
located in junction box behind driver's side of instrument
panel, to left of steering column. To reset PTC, all current
must be removed from PTC for approximately 20 seconds.
ADJUSTMENTS
WINDOWS
Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Loosen bolts holding window to regulator. Raise window
fully, seating window in frame. Tighten bolts. Install door trim
panel.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY, & VOYAGER
Inspect both No. 8 and 9 (9-amp) PTCs in junction block.
Junction block is located under left side of instrument panel.
* Inspect fuse No. 23 (40-amp) in Power Distribution Center
(PDC). PDC is located on left side of engine compartment.
* Inspect ground at instrument panel left side cowl.
DAKOTA & DURANGO
Inspect circuit breaker No. 20 (20-amp on Dakota, 25-amp on
Durango) in fuse block. Fuse block is located on left end of
instrument panel.
* Inspect fuse No. 9 (40-amp) in Power Distribution Center
(PDC). PDC is located in left front corner of engine

compartment.
* Inspect power window system ground circuit. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
RAM PICKUP
Inspect fuse No. 2 (30-amp) located in Power Distribution
Center (PDC). PDC is located in left side of engine compartment.
* Inspect circuit breaker No. 1 (20-amp) in fuse block. Fuse
block is located under left side of instrument panel.
* Inspect power window system ground circuit. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
RAM VAN & RAM WAGON
Inspect circuit breaker No. 20 (20-amp) in junction block.
Junction block is located in left end of instrument panel.
* Inspect fuse No. 12 (40-amp) in Power Distribution Center
(PDC). PDC is located in left side of engine compartment.
* Inspect power window system ground circuit. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
COMPONENT TESTS
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van & Ram Wagon
1) Locate circuit breaker for power window system. See
TROUBLE SHOOTING. Pull circuit breaker out slightly, but ensure
circuit breaker terminals still contact terminals in fuse block.
2) Connect voltmeter negative lead to ground. Using voltmeter
positive lead, check both terminals of circuit breaker for battery
voltage. If voltmeter indicates battery voltage at both terminals,
circuit breaker is okay.
3) If voltmeter indicates battery voltage at one terminal
only, replace faulty circuit breaker. If voltmeter indicates no
voltage at either terminal, check for an open or shorted circuit to
circuit breaker. Repair as necessary and recheck system operation.
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager
1) Remove "D" pillar trim panel. See "D" PILLAR TRIM PANEL
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect vent window motor connector.
Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage to vent window motor
terminals. Motor should rotate in one direction, moving window open or
closed. If window is in full closed or open position, no movement will
be observed and motor will make a grunting noise.
2) Reverse battery leads. Window should move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or window does not make a grunting
noise, replace vent window motor. If window moved completely open and
closed, motor should be reversed one more time to complete a full
window movement inspection.
3) If motor grunts and window does not move, remove motor
assembly. Check window motor crank for binding. Repair as necessary.
Recheck window operation. If window moves, check power window switch
continuity. See POWER WINDOW SWITCH. Replace switch as necessary. If
window switch is okay, check for open circuit between window motor and
window switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair as necessary.

bolster. Remove CTM from bracket on inboard side of instrument panel
steering column opening. Disconnect harness connectors. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
INTERMITTENT WIPER RELAY
Removal & Installation
Intermittent wiper relay is located in Power Distribution
Center (PDC) in engine compartment. Remove cover and remove relay. To
install, reverse removal procedures
WIPER ARMS
Removal & Installation
Open hood. Lift wiper and slide latch to hold wiper off of
windshield. With a rocking motion, remove wiper arm. To install,
ensure wiper motor is in park position. Slide wiper arm on shaft.
Align wiper arms. See WIPER BLADES under ADJUSTMENTS.
WIPER MOTOR
NOTE: Wiper linkage and motor module is replaced as a unit.
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove wiper arms. See
WIPER ARMS. Remove weatherstrip along front edge of cowl. Release
plastic anchor screws. Lift cowl grille from vehicle. Remove washer
hose from "Y" fitting. Set grille aside.
2) Remove wiper linkage mounting bolts. Turn linkage over and
disconnect harness connector from wiper motor. Remove wiper linkage
and motor module. To install, reverse removal procedure. Align wiper
arms. See WIPER BLADES under ADJUSTMENTS.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
NOTE: Wiper/washer switch is part of multifunction steering column
switch. If wiper/washer switch fails, entire multifunction
switch must be replaced.
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove tilt lever (if
equipped). Remove steering column upper and lower covers to access
switch connector. Remove switch connector. Remove multifunction switch
tamperproof screws.
2) Gently pull switch away from column and loosen connector
screw (screw remains in connector). Remove switch. To install, reverse\
removal procedure. Tighten screws and nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure switch is functioning properly.
WASHER RESERVOIR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system.
Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator. Disconnect harness
connectors from washer pump and washer fluid level sensor. Remove
washer supply hose from washer pump and drain washer fluid. While
pulling reservoir away from fan shroud, lift reservoir upward to
disengage mounting tabs from fan shroud. Remove washer reservoir. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
WASHER MOTOR
Removal & Installation

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1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Wiring Diagrams
CHRY
All Models
WIRING DIAGRAMS
AVENGER & SEBRING COUPE
Fig. 1: PCM Wiring Diagram (Avenger & Sebring Coupe - 2.0L - 1 Of 3)