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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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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PCV BREATHER ELEMENTS
PCV BREATHER ELEMENT 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 replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
Melted .................. A ........... Required replacement.
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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PCV ORIFICES
PCV ORIFICE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest repair or replacement
to comply with OEM recommended
service intervals.
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Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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PCV VALVES
PCV VALVE 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.
Grommet broken .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of grommet.
Grommet missing ......... C . Require replacement of grommet.
Grommet not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of grommet.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted .............. A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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PICK-UP ASSEMBLIES (INCLUDES MAGNETIC, HALL EFFECT AND
OPTICAL)
PICK-UP ASSEMBLY (MAGNETIC, HALL EFFECT AND OPTICAL) INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Adjustment incorrect .... B ................. Require repair.
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 ............. B ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Oil-soaked .............. A ............ Require replacement.
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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 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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Refer to OEM recommended service'
procedures.
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POWER STEERING PRESSURE SENSORS
POWER STEERING PRESSURE 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
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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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POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) AND PROM
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND PROM INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
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.
Code set
(if applicable) ........ A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... A ................. Require repair.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 4) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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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.
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) - Refer to manufacturer's diagnostic trouble code
procedure and require repair or replacement of affected
component(s).
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 3) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 4) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure to
perform all functions, or out of OEM specification.
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POWERTRAIN CONTROL PROM
See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) AND PROM .
PRESSURIZED EXPANSION TANK CAPS
See RADIATOR CAPS AND PRESSURIZED EXPANSION TANK CAPS .
RADIATOR CAPS AND PRESSURIZED EXPANSION TANK CAPS
RADIATOR CAP AND PRESSURIZED EXPANSION TANK CAP INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ........... Require replacement.
Coolant recovery check
valve inoperative ...... A ....... ( 1) Require replacement.
Fails to maintain proper
pressure ............... B ........... Require replacement.
Gasket missing .......... C . Require replacement of gasket.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
Seal missing ............ C ... Require replacement of seal.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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RADIATOR FAN BLADES
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RADIATOR FAN BLADE 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.
Bent .................... A ........... Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ........... Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ........... Require replacement.
Loose ................... A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
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RADIATOR FAN CLUTCHES
NOTE: Some lateral movement, measured at the fan blade tip,
may be normal.
RADIATOR FAN CLUTCH 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.
Bearing noisy ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Bearing worn ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Fastener loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of fastener.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Slips (insufficient fan
speed) ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Thermal control
incorrect .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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RADIATORS
RADIATOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Air flow restriction .... A ................. Require repair.
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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.
Connection leaking ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded ................ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Fins damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fins damaged, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Internal oil cooler
leaking ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Internal restrictions,
affecting performance .. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Internal restrictions, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Tubes damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Tubes damaged, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
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ROLL OVER VALVES
ROLL OVER VALVE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Inoperative ............. A ....... ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ........... Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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SEALING COMPOUNDS
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
( 1) - Require inspection of mating and sealing surface and
repair or replace as necessary.
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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
repair or replace as necessary.
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SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT DEVICES
SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT 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.
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.
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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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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS
NOTE: Conditions pertaining to the sensors and actuators listed
in this section may be found under the name of the sensor
or actuator.
SENSOR ABBREVIATION TABLE
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Sensor Abbreviation
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ......................... APP
Air Conditioning Cycling Switch ............................ AC
Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor ........................... ..
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor ...................................... ..
Barometric Pressure Sensor ............................... BARO
Camshaft Position Sensor .................................. CMP
Clutch Pedal Position Switch .............................. CPP
Cooling Fan Motor Sensors and Switches ..................... ..
Crankshaft Position Sensor ................................ CKP
Electronic Transmission Feedback Devices ................... ..
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ......................... ECT
Evaporative Emission feedback devices ...................... ..
Exhaust Gas Recirculation feedback devices ................. ..
Fan Control Sensor ......................................... FC
Intake Air Temperature Sensor ............................. IAT
Knock Sensor ............................................... KS
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ......................... MAP
Mass Air Flow Sensor ...................................... MAF
O2 Sensor ................................................. O2S
Park Neutral Position Switch .............................. PNP
Power Steering Pressure Sensor ............................ PSP
Thermal Vacuum Valve ...................................... TVV
Throttle Position Sensor ............................ TP Sensor
Throttle Position Switch ................................... ..
Transmission Range Switch ........................... TR Switch
Vehicle Speed Sensor ...................................... VSS
Volume Air Flow Sensor .................................... VAF
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Actuator Abbreviation
Air Injection Control Solenoid ............................. ..
Electronic Transmission control devices .................... ..
Evaporative Emission Canister ............................ EVAP
Purge Device ............................................... ..
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Device .......................... EGR
Fuel Injector .............................................. ..
Idle Air Control .......................................... IAC
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Idle Speed Control Actuator ............................... ISC
Mix Control Solenoid .............................. MC Solenoid
Secondary Air Injection System Management Device .... AIR, PAIR
Vacuum Regulator Solenoid .................................. ..
Waste Gate Control Solenoid ................................ ..
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SHROUDS, BAFFLES AND DEFLECTORS
SHROUD, BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect,
affecting cooling system
performance ............ A . 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
of hardware.
Bent, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Blocked, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Broken, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Loose, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A ................ Require repair.
Loose, not affecting
cooling system
performance ............ 2 ................ Suggest repair.
Missing, affecting cooling
system performance ..... C ........... Require replacement.
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SPARK PLUGS
NOTE: You are not required to replace spark plugs in sets.
However, you may suggest replacement of the other plugs
for preventive maintenance.
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Electrode eroded ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Fouled .................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Gap incorrect ........... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Insulation broken ....... A ............. Require replacement
Insulator cracked ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking compression ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads