1993 DODGE TRUCK turn signal

• • ^ ^ ^ INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 1
CONTENTS

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CLUSTER AND GAUGE SERVICE PROCEDURES . 12
CLUSTER AND GAUGE TEST PROCEDURES .. i
GENERAL INFORMATION . 1
page

MESSAGE CENTER-DIESEL ENGINE ........ 4
MESSAGE CENTER-GAS ENGINE .......... 3

SWITCH
AND PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE . 16
GENERAL
INFORMATION
INDEX

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Generator
Indicating
System
2
Distance
Sensor
2

Electronic
Digital
Clock
3

Fuel
Level
Indicating
System
1
page

Malfunction
Indicator
(Check
Engine)
3

Oil
Pressure
Warning
Lamp
................. 2
Speedometer/Odometer
System
2

Temperature
and Oil
Indicating
System
......... 2
D-body trucks have an instrument cluster which
includes gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature,
oil pressure, and charging system voltage (Fig. 1).
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position all
the gauges will show a reading except the voltage gauge. However, the readings are only accurate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The cluster also includes warning lamps for:
• seat belt warning
• low oil pressure
• high beam
• left and right turn signals
• check engine. J908E-66

Fig.
11nstrument
Cluster
FUEL LEVEL INDICATING SYSTEM (FIG. 2)
A hinged float arm in the fuel tank raises or lowers
depending on the fuel level. The float arm contacts a
variable resistor in the gauge sending unit. This pro­
vides a change of resistance in the fuel gauge circuit
with any up or down movement of the float. This sender
resistance is shown as fuel level on the gauge. Resistance is greatest when the fuel level in the
tank is low and the float arm drops. With high resis­
tance current flow is low and consequently positions
the instrument panel gauge pointer to low.
Resistance in the circuit is at a minimum when the
tank is full and the float arm is raised. With resis­
tance at a minimum, current flow is high registering
full on the instrument panel gauge.
12
VOLTS
TO

GAUGE
IP

FUEL
TANK

SENDING
UNIT

FLOAT

SENDING
UNIT
1:
1
j
^
fCONNECTOR

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FUEL

GAUGE

FUEL

TANK

J098E-47

Fig.
2
Fuel
Level
Indicating
System

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
AND
GAUGES
8E - 3
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (CHECK ENGINE)

Fig.
5
Distance Sensor
If
the
input from
one of the
following sensors fails
an internal Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
self
check,
the PCM
turns
on the
Check Engine Lamp. The
PCM
then substitutes
a
modified signal
in
place
of
the one
that failed until
a
repair
is
made:
• Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
• Throttle Position Sensor
• Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Battery Voltage Sense
• Battery Voltage
Too
High
Refer
to the
appropriate Powertrain Diagnostic
Test Procedures manual
for
further information.

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The electronic digital clock
is in the
radio.
The

clock
and
radio each
use the
display panel built into
the radio.
A
digital readout indicates
the
time
in

hours
and
minutes whenever
the
ignition switch
is in

the
ON or ACC
position. When
the
ignition switch
is in the OFF
position
or

when
the
radio frequency
is
being displayed, time keeping
is
accurately maintained. The procedure
for
setting
the
clock varies slightly
with each radio.
The
correct procedure
is
described under
the
individual radio operating instructions
re­

ferred
to in the
Owner Manual supplied with
the ve­

hicle.

MESSAGE CENTER—GAS ENGINE

The message center
(Fig. 6),
located above
the

Heater-A/C controls, includes warning lamps
for the:

• brake systems (parking
and
service)
•
ABS
brakes • liftgate open (Ramcharger only)
• maintenance required.

O/D
BRAKE
(P)(7

GATE OPEN

MAINT
REQD.

J938E-54
Fig.
6
Message Center—Gas Engine

EMISSIONS
MAINTENANCE REMINDER
This system
is
designed
to act as a
reminder that
scheduled vehicle emissions maintenance should
be

performed.
It is not
intended
to
indicate
a
warn­
ing
or
that
a
state
of
emergency exists which must
be
corrected
to
insure safe vehicle opera­
tion.
The
components covered
by the
system include
the
EGR
system,
PCV
valve,
and
oxygen sensor. Refer
to
Group
25 -
Emissions,
for
further informa­
tion.

ABS
WARNING
LIGHT
This light monitors
the ABS
Brake System. This
light will come
on
when
the
ignition
key is
turned
to

the
ON
position
and may
stay
on for as
long
as

thirty seconds.
If the ABS
light remains
on or
comes on during driving,
it
indicates that
the ABS
portion
of
the
brake system
is not
functioning. Refer
to
Group
5 -
Brakes
for
further information.

BRAKE
SYSTEM WARNING
LIGHT
The dual brake system provides
a
reserve braking
capability
in the
event
of a
failure
to a
portion
of the

hydraulic system. Failure
of
either
of the
dual sys­
tem
is
indicated
by the
brake warning light which
will glow when
the
service brake pedal
is
depressed.
The light will remain
on
until
the
cause
is
corrected. The light will also come
on
when
the
parking
brake
is
applied with
the
ignition
in the ON
position.
Refer
to
Group
5 -
Brakes
for
further information.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
AND
GAUGES
8E - 15
PRND21 INDICATOR

REMOVAL
(1) Remove bezel. Refer to Cluster Bezel Removal.

(2)
Remove cluster mask and lens. Refer to Cluster
Mask and Lens Removal. (3) Remove cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument
Cluster Removal. (4) Remove screws attaching PRND21 mechanism
to cluster housing.
(5)
Remove PRND21 mechanism.
INSTALLATION (1) Position PRND21 mechanism to cluster hous­
ing. (2) Install mounting screws.

(3)
Install cluster assembly. (4) Install mask-lens.

(5)
Install bezel.

LAMP BULBS
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMP
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP CHECK ENGINE LAMP
SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP
REMOVAL (1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove instrument cluster. See cluster re­
moval.
(3)
Twist lamp socket assembly and remove from
printed circuit board. (4) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION (1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Install socket assembly into printed circuit
board.
(3)
Position cluster into place in panel. See cluster
installation. (4) Connect battery negative cable.

LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT—MESSAGE CENTER

REMOVAL (1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove instrument cluster bezel assembly. Re­
fer to Instrument Cluster removal.
(3)
Twist lamp socket assembly and remove from
printed circuit board. (4) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION (1) Install bulb into socket assembly. (2) Install lamp socket assembly into printed cir­
cuit board.

(3)
Install Instrument Cluster bezel assembly to
instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster instal­
lation.
(4) Connect negative cable from battery.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LAMP (1) Pull bulb and socket assembly from rear of
housing. (2) Remove bulb from socket.

(3)
Reverse removal procedures to install.

SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel
Gauge Calibration
Mntar Position Resistance
Empty Graduation 90
ohms
± 3
ohms
Empty Stop
Greater
than
96.5 ohms

Full
Graduation 12 ohm
± 3
ohms

Full
Stop
Less
than
8
ohms

1/2
45.3 ohms
± 3
ohms

Temperature
Gauge
Calibration

Pointer
Position Resistance
Cold Graduation 655 ohms
Hot Graduation 64 ohms
Oil Pressure Gauge Calibration

Pointer
Position Resistance
Low Graduation 100 ohms
High Graduation 12 ohms

J908E-58

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
AND
GAUGES
8E - 19

MESSAGE
CENTER
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
J918E-33

Fig.
5
Message
Center Printed Circuit
Board—Manual
Transmission

LOW FUEL MODULE
>

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
J918E-34

Fig.
6
Message
Center Printed Circuit
Board—Diesel
(5) Remove overdrive lockout switch from module.

INSTALLATION
(1) Install overdrive lockout switch into module.
(2) Position module on bezel and install screws and

clip.

(3) Connect lockout switch and message center
connectors.
(4) Install instrument cluster bezel to panel.
(5) Install map lamp.

FUSE
BLOCK AND
FLASHERS

FUSE
BLOCK
The fuse block is located directly below the steer­
ing column, on the lower steering column cover.

REMOVAL
Push fuse block locking tab on column cover down­
ward and lower fuse block. The following components
plug into the fuse block.
• Fuses. • 30 amp circuit breakers.
• Turn signal flasher. • Horn relay.
• Hazard Warning Flasher.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position fuse block to steering column cover. (2) Push locking tab to lock fuse block in position.

HOOD
RELEASE

REMOVAL
(1) Disengage cable from hood latch in engine com­
partment. (2) Remove 4 screws holding handle assembly to
instrument panel.
(3) Remove assembly by pulling cable rearward
through dash panel grommet.

INSTALLATION
(1) Feed cable assembly forward through dash
panel grommet.
(2) Mount handle assembly to instrument panel
with four screws.
(3) Connect cable to hood latch.

FOUR
WHEEL
DRIVE
INDICATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove map lamp.
(2) Remove cluster bezel (refer to Cluster Bezel Re­
moval).
(3) Remove 2 screws and remove indicator from be­
zel (Fig. 7).
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J928E-48

Fig.
7
Four
Wheel
Drive Indicator
Bezel

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TURN SIGNALS
AND
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
8J - 1

CONTENTS

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
1
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TESTING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURES
2
PROCEDURES
3

GENERAL
INFORMATION

TURN SIGNALS

DESCRIPTION With
the
ignition
key ON and the
multi-function
lever
in its UP or
DOWN position, current flows
through
the:
• turn signal flasher canister • Turn/Hazard switch
• turn indicator lamp
• front
and
rear bulbs. The selected turn signal indicator with front
and

rear turn signal bulbs will flash.
DIAGNOSIS High generator output voltage
can
burn
out

lamps rapidly. (1) Remove
and
inspect fuse
in
cavity
#9 of
fuse
block. Replace
if
necessary.
The
fuse block
is
behind
the lower instrument panel cover under steering wheel. (2) Turn
key to
ACCY. There should
be
battery
voltage
at the
fuse side
of the
turn signal flasher (bottom terminal).
If
not,
repair open circuit
in
wir­
ing between fuse
and
flasher.
(3) Replace Turn Flasher with
2
lamp
12
volt rated
flasher that
is
know
to be
good.
The
lamps should
flash. If
not,
replace with original flasher
and
go to

next step.
(4) Measure voltage
at the
Turn/Hazard switch
connector cavity
#17.
Meter should read battery volt­

age.
If
OK,
replace Turn/Hazard switch assembly.
If

not, repair open circuit
in
wiring between flasher
and Turn/Hazard switch connector.
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION
With
the
hazard switch
OUT,
current flows
through
the

• hazard flasher canister
• hazard switch
•
two
front turn signal bulbs
•
two
rear turn signal bulbs
• both indicator bulbs.
All
of the
turn lamps
and
both indicators will
flash.
DIAGNOSIS Hazard switch
in
ON.
The
park
and
stop lamps
should light.
If
not
replace
the 20
amp
fuse
in
fuse
block cavity
#13.

(1) Measure voltage
at
the
fuse side
of
the
flasher
(side terminal). Meter should read battery voltage.
If

not, repair open circuit
in
wiring
to
fuse. (2) Replace Hazard flasher with known good
flasher. Lamps should flash.
If
not, replace with orig­
inal flasher
and go
to
next step.
(3) Measure voltage
at the
Turn/Hazard switch
connector cavity #13. Meter should read battery volt­

age.
If
not,
repair open circuit
in
wiring
to
hazard
flasher.

TURN
SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
LOCATION

The turn signal
and
hazard warning flasher
are

both located
on the
fuse block (Fig.
1). The
fuse block is
on the
lower instrument panel cover under
the
steering column.
TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER

8J
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TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

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FUSE

BLOCK
INSTRUMENT

PANEL

REAR
VIEW

HAZARD

WARNING
FLASHER

VIEW
IN DIRECTION OF
ARROW
RR8JC10

Fig.
1 Turn
Signal
and Hazard Warning
Flashers
MULTIFUNCTION
SWITCH TESTING PROCEDURES
The multifunction switch contains electrical cir­
cuitry for:
• turn signal
• hazard warning
• headlamp beam select
• headlamp optical horn
• windshield wiper
• pulse wipe • windshield washer switching. This integrated switch assembly is mounted to the
left-hand side of the steering column. Should any
function of the switch fail, the entire switch assem­
bly must be replaced.
To test the switch: (1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove upper and lower column covers to gain
access to the switch connector. (3) Remove switch connector (Figs. 2 and 3).

Fig.
2 Multifunction
Switch
Connector
Fig.
3 Steering
Column
Connectors

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TURN
SIGNALS
AND
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
8J - 3 (4) Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity (no re­
sistance) between the terminals of the switdh as shown in the following continuity chart (Pig. 4).
VIEW
FROM TERMINAL CASE
SWITCH POSITIONS

TURN
SIGNAL HAZARD WARNING
CONTINUITY
BETWEEN

NEUTRAL
OFF 12
AND 14 AND 15

LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
OFF
OFF
OFF 15
AND 16 AND 17

12
AND 14

22
AND 23 WITH OPTIONAL CORNER LAMPS

RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
OFF
OFF
OFF 11
AND 12 AND 17

14
AND 15

23
AND 24 WITH OPTIONAL CORNER LAMPS

NEUTRAL
ON 11
AND 12 AND 13 AND 15 AND 16

908J-4
Fig.
4 Turn
Signal
and Hazard Switch Continuity Chart

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove tilt lever (Tilt column only).
(3) Remove both upper and lower steering column
covers. (4) Remove multifunction switch tamper proof
mounting screws (tamper proof torx bit Snap On
TTXR20B2 or equivalent required). (5) Gently pull switch away from column. Loosen
connector screw. The screw will remain in the con­
nector. (6) Remove wiring connector from multifunction
switch (Fig. 5).

INSTALLATION
(1) Install wiring connector to switch and tighten
connector retaining screw to 17 in. lbs. (2) Mount multifunction switch to column and
torque retaining screws to 17 in. lbs. (3) Install steering column covers. Torque retain­
ing screws to 17 in. lbs. (4) Install tilt lever (tilt column only).
(5) Install negative cable to battery.
(6) Check all functions of switch for proper opera­
tion.
HAZARD
WARNING

908J-9

Fig.
5 Muitifunction Switch

8K - 4
WINDSHIELD WIPER
AND
WASHER
SYSTEMS

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PROCEDURE (1) Remove wiring harness. Connect jumper from
Terminal P2 to terminal "L" of wiper motor (Fig, 4).

TERMINALS

Fig. 4 Om Jumper Wire Between Terminal "P2" and
"L".
One Jumper Wire Between Terminal "P1" and "B+" (2) Connect second jumper from terminal "PI" to
battery. If motor runs to PARK position and stops,
wiper switch is faulty. If motor keeps running and
does not park, replace motor assembly.
CONDITION Motor will stop wherever it is, when column
switch is put in OFF position. (Wipers do not
continue running to PARK position).

PROCEDURE
(1) Remove motor wiring connector and clean ter­
minals. Reconnect connector and test motor. If prob­ lem persists, proceed to step No. 2.
(2) Put wiper switch to OFF and ignition switch to
ACC position. Disconnect motor wiring connector. Connect a voltmeter or test lamp to the motor
ground strap. Connect the other lead to terminal

"PI"
of wiring connector.
(a) If voltage is not present, check for an open
circuit in the wiring harness or wiper control
switch or fuse. (b) If voltage is present, proceed to step (3).
(3) Remove wiper motor from vehicle and connect
an ohmmeter or continuity tester between terminals

"L"
and "P2" (Fig. 5).
(a) If there is continuity between these termi­

nals,
the problem is a defective motor. Fig. 5 Ohmmeter Between Terminal "L" and "P2"
(b) If there is no continuity, the problem is an
open circuit in the wiper control switch or wiring
harness.

MULTIFUNCTION
(TWO
SPEED WIPER) SWITCH
TESTING PROCEDURES
The multifunction switch contains circuitry for:
• turn signal
• hazard warning
• headlamp beam select
• headlamp optical horn
• windshield wiper
• pulse wipe
• and windshield washer switching. This integrated switch assembly is mounted to the
left-hand side of the steering column. Should any
function of the switch fail, the entire switch assem­
bly must be replaced. To test the switch: (1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove tilt lever (Tilt column only).

(3)
Remove upper and lower column covers to gain
access to the switch connector (Fig. 6). (4) Remove lower fixed column cover.
(5) Loosen steering column upper bracket nuts. Do
Not remove nuts.
(6)
Move upper fixed column cover to gain access
to rear of multifunction switch.
(7)
Remove switch connector (Figs. 7 and 8).

(8)
Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity (no re­
sistance) between the terminals of the switch as
shown in the following continuity chart (Fig. 9).
(9)
Refer to Service Procedures for assembly.