1993 DODGE TRUCK high beam

10 INTRODUCTION
•
INTERNATIONAL CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS

ID

HIGH
BEAM P
FOG UGHTS -&
HEADLIGHTS,
PARKING UGHTS, PANEL UGHTS TURN SIGNAL A
HAZARD WARNING WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WIPER
AND WASHER WINDSCREEN DEMISTING
AND DEFROSTING *

VENTILATING
FAN 8
M f

REAR
WINDOW DEFOGGER
sp

REARWINLX)W WIPER
CD
l
m

REAR
WINDOW WASHER FUEL ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE BATTERY CHARGING
CONDITION ENGINE OIL

SEAT
BELT

(©) (®) ky

11 J

LIGHTER

BRAKE
FAILURE
PARKING
BRAKE
FRONT HOOD
REAR
HOOD

(TRUNK)
HORN
11 J

LIGHTER
93IN-9

INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL AND DISPLAY

SYMBOLS
The graphic symbols illustrated in the chart below
are used to identify various instrument controls. The
symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument panel.

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

page
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

page

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

!g|yj-»—
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 - 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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LAMPS
LAMPS
8L - 1

CONTENTS

page page

BULB
APPLICATION 11 EXTERIOR
LAMPS
SERVICE
PROCEDURES
... 3
EXTERIOR
LAMPS
1 INTERIOR
LAMPS
10

EXTERIOR LAMPS

GENERAL
INFORMATION Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem­

blies.
A good ground is necessary for proper lighting operation. When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. Clean corrosion with a wire brush. Coat
the inside of the socket lightly with Mopar® Multi- Purpose Grease or equivalent.

DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES
Always begin any diagnosis by testing all of the
fuses and circuit breakers in the system. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams. Conventional and halogen headlamps are inter­
changeable. It is recommended that they not be in­
termixed on a given vehicle.

MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH TESTING
PROCEDURES
The multi-function switch contains electrical cir­
cuitry for:
• Headlamp Dimmer Switch
• Passing Lights
• Turn Signals
• Hazard Warning • Windshield Wiper
• Pulse Wiper
• Windshield Washer

HEADLAMPS
HIM
ENGINE
IDLING

OR
IGNITION
OFF

TEST CHARGING
SYSTEM
HEADLAMP
DIAGNOSIS

SEALED
BEAM

OR
BULB
BURNS

OUT
FREQUENTLY
][

TEST CHARGING SYSTEM
HEADLAMPS
DIM

ENGINE
RUNNING
ABOVE
IDLE

][

TEST CHARGING SYSTEM
HEADLAMPS

RANDOM
FLASH

[
HEADLAMPS

WILL
NOT
LIGHT

POORLY GROUNDED HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
LOOSE
CONNECTION
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
HIGH RESISTANCE IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
LOOSE
CONNECTION
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
LOOSE
CONNECTION
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT OPEN OR CORRODED
CONTACT
IN

HEADLAMP SWITCH

CRACKED
LENS ON HALOGEN SEALED BEAM ONLY
FAULTY
SEALED

BEAMS
OR BULBS OPEN OR CORRODED
CONTACT IN DIMMER SWITCH

FAULTY
SEALED

BEAMS
OR BULBS
FAULTY
SEALED

BEAMS
OR BULBS

RR8LD21

8L
- 2
LAMPS

• This switch is mounted to the left hand side of the
steering column. Should any function of the switch

fail,
the entire switch must be replaced.

SWITCH
TEST
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove tilt lever.
(3) Remove upper and lower column covers to gain
access to the switch connector (Fig. 1).
(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 multi-function switch.
(7) Remove switch connector (Figs. 2 and 3). (8) Use an ohmmeter to test for continuity. Check
between the terminals of the switch as shown in the continuity chart (Fig. 4).
(9) Refer to Service Procedures for assembly.
UPPER SHROUD GROUND
CLIP UPPER
FIXED SHROUD
SUPPORT BRACKET
LOWER
SHROUD LOWER
FIXED
SHROUD
J9119-22

Fig.
1 Steering
Column
Covers
STEERING

COLUMN
ASSY.

J918J-1
TURN
SIGNAL

MULT
I
SWITCH
AND
*® FUNCTION
LEVER
SWITCH

CONNECTOR

Fig.
2 Multi-function
Switch
Connector

KEY-IN
SWITCH
&
HALO
LIGHT
MULTIFUNCTION

SWITCH

IGNITION
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNAL

SWITCH
&
LEVER

SPEED

CONTROL
J918J-2

Fig.
3 Steering
Column
Connectors

24 23 22 21 20 19 18

EZJ
C=3 C=3 E=3
CZZJ
E=3 E=3
17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
a a a 8=3 ( ( ) ) 1=3 1=3 1=3 9 8 7 6 \5_y4 3 2 1
VIEW
FROM
TERMINAL
SIDE

SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN

LOW
BEAM

HIGH
BEAM

OPTICAL
HORN
18 AND 19
19 AND 20
20
AND
21

908J-5
Fig.
4
Beam
Select
Switch
Continuity Chart

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LAMPS
8L - 3
EXTERIOR
LAMPS
SERWICE PROCEDURES

INDEX

page

Cargo
Lamp
7

Clearance Lamps
for
Dual Wheel Model
........
5
Daytime Running
Light
Module (Canada Only)
... 8

Front
Park
and
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
4

Headlamp
Adjustment
Using
Alignment
Screen
... 3

Headlamp
Alignment
3

Headlamp
Alignment
Preparation
3
page

Headlamp Switch
4

License
Lamp
............................
7

Sealed
Beam Replacement
4

Side
Marker Lamp
and
Bulb
. 5

Tail,
Stop, Turn Signal, Rear Side Marker
and

Back-Up
Lamps
5

Underhood Lamp
8

HEADLAMP
ALIGNMENT
Headlamps
can be
aligned using
the
screen method
provided
in
this section. Alignment Tool C4466-A
or

equivalent
can
also
be
used. Refer
to
instructions
provided with
the
tool
for
proper procedures.
The
preferred headlamp alignment setting
is 0 for

the left/right adjustment
and
1" down
for the up/
down adjustment.

HEADLAMP
ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch
and
high beam
indicator operation. (2) Correct defective components that could hinder
proper headlamp alignment. (3) Verify proper tire inflation. (4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area
is not
heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should
be
FULL.
Add 2.94 kg (6.5

lbs.)
of
weight over
the
fuel tank
for
each estimated
gallon
of
missing fuel.

HEADLAMP
ADJUSTMENT USING ALIGNMENT

SCREEN

ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION (1) Position vehicle
on a
level surface perpendicu­
lar
to a
flat wall
7.62
meters
(25 ft)
away from front
of headlamp lens.
(2)
If
necessary, tape
a
line
on the
floor
7.62

meters
(25 ft)
away from
and
parallel
to the
wall.

CENTER
OF

VEHICLE
TO
CENTER
OF

HEADLAMP
LENS

VEHICLE
CENTERLINE" LOW BEAM
HOT

SPOT AREA FLOOR
TO

CENTER
OF

HEADLAMP
LENS

PREFERRED
HOT SPOT
LOCATION

7.62
METERS
(25
FEET)

FRONT
OF

HEADLAMP
938L-25X

Fig.
1 Headlamp
Alignment
Screen
—Typical

8L
- 4
LAMPS

• (3) Up 1.27 meters (5 feet) from the floor, tape a
line on the wall at the centerline of the vehicle.
Sight along the centerline of the vehicle (from rear of
vehicle forward) to verify accuracy of the line place­
ment.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow
suspension to stabilize. (5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing. (6) Measure the distance from the center of head­
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for up/
down adjustment reference.
(7) Measure distance from the centerline of the ve­
hicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned. Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/
right adjustment reference.

HEADLAMP
ADJUSTMENT
A properly aimed low beam headlamp will project
top edge of high intensity pattern on screen from 50 mm (2 in.) above to 50 mm (2 in.) below headlamp
centerline. The side-to-side outboard edge of high in­
tensity pattern should be from 50 mm (2 in.) left to 50 mm (2 in.) right of headlamp centerline (Fig. 1).
The preferred headlamp alignment is 0 for the
up/down adjustment and 1" down for the left/
right adjustment. The high beam pattern should be correct when the iow beams are aligned properly (Fig. 2).
To adjust headlamp aim, rotate alignment screws
to achieve the specified high intensity pattern.

1.
HORIZONTAL
ADJ. SCREW
- RH
2.
VERTICAL
ADJ. SCREW
3.
HORIZONTAL
ADJ. SCREW
- LH
J908L-24

Fig.
2
Sealed
Beam
Headlamp
Alignment

SEALED
BEAM REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the headlamp bezel (Fig. 3).
(2) Remove four screws from retaining ring (Fig.

4).
(3) Separate sealed beam from seat and disconnect
from the socket. To install, reverse the removal procedures.
HEADLAMP
BEZEL

: ') J918L-29
Fig.
3 Headlamp
Bezel

RETAINING

RING

SCREWS
J918L-28

Fig.
4
Sealed
Beam
Replacement

HEADLAMP SWITCH
To remove or replace the headlamp switch see in­
structions in Group 8E - Instrument Panel and
Gauges.

FRONT
PARK AND
TURN
SIGNAL LAMP BULB
(1) Remove 2 screws securing the Park/Turn signal
lamp (Fig. 5) (2) Twist out lamp socket from back of lamp hous­
ing. (3) Replace bulb.
To install, reverse removal procedures.

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LAMPS
8L - 11
BULB
APPLICATION

GENERAL
INFORMATION
The following Bulb Application Table lists
the

lamp title
on the
left side
of the
column
and
part
number
on the
right.

CAUTION:
Do not use
bulbs
that
have
a
higher
can­

dle power than
the
bulb
listed
in the
Bulb
Applica­

tion Table.
Damage
to
lamp
can
result.

EXTERIOR LAMPS
Auxiliary Turn Signal (Snow Plow) 2057
Auxiliary Headlamps (Snow Plow) .6054
Back-up....................... .......1156 Cargo Lamp..
922

Clearance Lamps
194

Front Side Marker
168

Headlamp/Sealed Beam .6052
License Plate
168
Park/Turn Signal 2057
TaiyStop/Turn Signal ...2057

INTERIOR LAMPS

DIMMER CONTROLLED LAMPS Service procedures
for
most
of the
lamps
in the in­

strument panel
are
located
in
Group
8E,
Instrument
Panel
and
Gauges. Some components have lamps
that
can
only
be
serviced
by an
Authorized Service Center (ASC). These components must
be
removed
from
the
vehicle
for
service. Contact local dealer
for
location
of
nearest
ASC.
A/C Heater Control
158

Ash Receiver
..158

Gear Shift Selector...........................................PC194
Heater Control
158

Instrument Cluster.. PC 194
Radio
ASC
Snow Plow Control
.158

INDICATOR LAMPS Service procedures
for
most
of the
lamps
in the in­

strument panel,
and
switches
are
located
in
Group

8E,
Instrument Panel
and
Gauges. Anti-lock Brake PC194
Brake Warning PC194 Check Engine PC194
Engine
Oil
Pressure
158

Fasten Seat Belts.. PC 194 Four Wheel Drive ....158
Hazard Flasher
194

High Beam PC194
Low Fuel....... JPC194
Maintenance Required PC 194
Transmission Temperature ..PC 194 Turn Signal PC194
NON-DIMMING LAMPS Service procedures
for
most
of the
lamps
in the
fol­
lowing list
can be
found
in
Group
23,
Body.
Dome
1004

Engine Compartment ...105 Glove Compartment....
1891

Ignition Lock
ASC

Reading Lamp
912