1998 DODGE RAM 1500 4 wheel drive

The previous disengagement conditions are pro-
grammed for added safety.
Once the speed control has been disengaged,
depressing the ACCEL switch restores the vehicle to
the target speed that was stored in the PCM's RAM
(ECM for diesel).
NOTE: Depressing the OFF switch will erase the set
speed stored in the PCM's/ECM's RAM.
If, while the speed control is engaged, the driver
wishes to increase vehicle speed, the PCM(ECM for
diesel)is programmed for an acceleration feature.
With the ACCEL switch held closed, the vehicle
accelerates slowly to the desired speed. The new tar-
get speed is stored in the PCM's/ECM's RAM when
the ACCEL switch is released. The PCM/ECM also
has a9tap-up9feature in which vehicle speed
increases at a rate of approximately 2 mph for each
momentary switch activation of the ACCEL switch.
The PCM/ECM also provides a means to decelerate
without disengaging speed control. To decelerate from
an existing recorded target speed, depress and hold
the COAST switch until the desired speed is reached.
Then release the switch. The ON, OFF switch oper-
ates two components: the PCM's/ECM's ON, OFF
input, and the battery voltage to the brake switch.
REMOVAL
Depending on engine control computer (JTEC
having a 3±plug connector or 5.7L V-8 NGC hav-
ing a 4±plug connector), 2 types of switches are
used. Both types of switches are internally and
externally different. The switches used with the
NGC system have attached pigtail leads (Fig. 9).
The switch used with the JTEC system does not
have an attached pigtail lead.
(1) Remove switch mounting screw (Fig. 8). or
(Fig. 9)
(2) Pull switch from steering wheel.
(3) Unplug electrical connector from switch (Fig.
8), or, switch pigtail wire harness from steering
wheel wire harness (Fig. 9) and remove switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Plug electrical connector into switch (Fig. 8), or
connect pigtail wire harness to steering wheel wire
harness (Fig. 9). Be sure wires are not pinched.
(2) Position switch to steering wheel.
(3) Install switch mounting screw and tighten.
Refer to torque specifications.
Fig. 8 SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES (EXCEPT 5.7L
V-8 ENGINE)
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
3 - RIGHT SWITCH
4 - LEFT SWITCH
Fig. 9 SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES (WITH 5.7L V-8
ENGINE)
1 - MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - RIGHT SWITCH
3 - LEFT SWITCH
4 - PIGTAIL LEADS
8P - 8 SPEED CONTROLDR
SWITCH (Continued)

column opening, directly in front of the driver. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER -
DESCRIPTION).
²Multi-Function Switch- The multi-function
switch is located on the top of the steering column,
just below the steering wheel. The multi-function
switch includes a control stalk that extends through
an opening on the left side of the steering column
shrouds and a control knob on the end of the stalk is
dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for
the wiper and washer systems. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
²Washer Fluid Level Switch- The washer fluid
level switch is located in a dedicated hole on the out-
board side of the washer reservoir in the engine com-
partment.²Washer Nozzle- Two fluidic washer nozzles are
secured with integral snap features to dedicated
openings in the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
located near the base of the windshield.
²Washer Plumbing- The plumbing for the
washer system consists of rubber hoses and molded
plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed along the
right side of the engine compartment from the
washer reservoir, and through a trough near the
right end of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel into
the cowl plenum to the washer nozzle fittings.
²Washer Pump/Motor- The electric washer
pump/motor unit is located in a dedicated hole on the
rearward facing surface of the washer reservoir in
the engine compartment.
²Washer Reservoir- On all models except those
with an optional diesel engine, the washer reservoir
Fig. 1 Wiper & Washer System
1 - WASHER RESERVOIR, PUMP/MOTOR, FLUID LEVEL
SWITCH (EXCEPT DIESEL ENGINE)
2 - WASHER RESERVOIR, PUMP/MOTOR, FLUID LEVEL
SWITCH (DIESEL ENGINE ONLY)3 - WIPER MODULE
4 - WASHER NOZZLE (2)
5 - WIPER ARM & BLADE (2)
6 - MULTI-FUNCTION (WIPER, WASHER, & LIGHTING) SWITCH
8R - 2 WIPERS/WASHERSDR
WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

is released before parking the wiper blades near the
base of the windshield. If the control knob is held in
the depressed Wash position for more than about
thirty seconds, washer system operation will be sus-
pended until the control knob is released for about
two seconds then cycled back to the Wash position.
OPERATION
The wiper and washer system is designed to pro-
vide the vehicle operator with a convenient, safe, and
reliable means of maintaining visibility through the
windshield glass. The various components of this sys-
tem are designed to convert electrical energy pro-
duced by the vehicle electrical system into the
mechanical action of the wiper blades to wipe the
outside surface of the glass, as well as into the
hydraulic action of the washer system to apply
washer fluid stored in an on-board reservoir to the
area of the glass to be wiped. When combined, these
components provide the means to effectively main-
tain clear visibility for the vehicle operator by remov-
ing excess accumulations of rain, snow, bugs, mud, or
other minor debris from the outside windshield glass
surface that might be encountered while driving the
vehicle under numerous types of inclement operating
conditions.
The vehicle operator initiates all wiper and washer
system functions with the control knob on the end of
the control stalk of the multi-function switch that
extends from the left side of the steering column, just
below the steering wheel. Rotating the control knob
on the end of the control stalk, selects the Off, Delay,
Low, or High wiper system operating modes. In the
Delay mode, the control knob also allows the vehicle
operator to select from one of five intermittent wipe
Delay intervals. Depressing the control knob towards
the steering column actuates the momentary washer
system switch, which selects the Wash, Wipe-After-
Wash, and Pulse Wipe Modes depending upon when
and how long the switch is held closed. The multi-
function switch provides hard wired resistor multi-
plexed inputs to the instrument cluster for all of the
wiper and washer system functions. The instrument
cluster then sends electronic messages to the Front
Control Module (FCM) over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus requesting the
appropriate wiper and washer system operating
modes.
Wiper and washer system operation are completely
controlled by the instrument cluster and FCM logic
circuits, and that logic will only allow these systems
to operate when the ignition switch is in the Acces-
sory or On positions. Battery current is directed from
a B(+) fuse in the Integrated Power Module (IPM) to
the wiper on/off relay and the wiper high/low relay in
the IPM through a fused B(+) circuit. The FCM useslow side drivers to control wiper system operation by
energizing or de-energizing the wiper high/low and
wiper on/off relays. The FCM uses a high side driver
to control the operation of the washer pump motor
unit. The multi-function switch circuitry receives a
clean ground output from the instrument cluster on a
multi-function switch return circuit, then provides
resistor multiplexed inputs to the instrument cluster
on an intermittent wipe mux circuit to indicate the
selected wiper system mode and on a wash/beam
select mux circuit to indicate the selected washer sys-
tem mode.
The hard wired circuits and components of the
wiper and washer system may be diagnosed and
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. However, conventional diagnostic methods
may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the
instrument cluster, the FCM, or the electronic mes-
sage inputs to or outputs from the instrument cluster
or FCM that control the wiper and washer system
operating modes. The most reliable, efficient, and
accurate means to diagnose the instrument cluster or
the FCM inputs and outputs related to the various
wiper and washer system operating modes requires
the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the appro-
priate diagnostic information.
OPERATING MODES
Following are paragraphs that briefly describe the
operation of each of the wiper and washer system
operating modes.
CONTINUOUS WIPE MODE
When the Low position of the control knob on the
control stalk of the multi-function switch is selected
the instrument cluster sends an electronic wiper
switch low message to the FCM, then the FCM ener-
gizes the wiper on/off relay. This directs battery cur-
rent through the normally open contacts of the
energized wiper on/off relay and the normally closed
contacts of the de-energized wiper high/low relay to
the low speed brush of the wiper motor, causing the
wipers to cycle at low speed.
When the High position of the control knob is
selected the instrument cluster sends an electronic
wiper switch high message to the FCM, then the
FCM energizes both the wiper on/off relay and the
wiper high/low relay. This directs battery current
through the normally open contacts of the energized
wiper on/off relay and the normally open contacts of
the energized wiper high/low relay to the high speed
brush of the wiper motor, causing the wipers to cycle
at high speed.
When the Off position of the multi-function switch
control knob is selected, the instrument cluster sends
an electronic wiper switch off message to the FCM. If
8R - 4 WIPERS/WASHERSDR
WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

TERMINOLOGY
This is a list of terms and definitions used in the
wiring diagrams.
LHD.................Left Hand Drive Vehicles
RHD ...............Right Hand Drive Vehicles
ATX . . Automatic Transmissions-Front Wheel Drive
MTX . . . Manual Transmissions-Front Wheel Drive
AT....Automatic Transmissions-Rear Wheel Drive
MT .....Manual Transmissions-Rear Wheel Drive
SOHC...........Single Over Head Cam Engine
DOHC..........Double Over Head Cam Engine
Export . . Vehicles Built For Sale In Markets Other
Than North America
Except Export.... Vehicles Built For Sale In North
America
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT INFORMATION
Each wire shown in the diagrams contains a code
which identifies the main circuit, part of the main
circuit, gage of wire, and color (Fig. 4).
WIRE COLOR CODE CHART
COLOR CODE COLOR
BL BLUE
BK BLACK
BR BROWN
DB DARK BLUE
DG DARK GREEN
GY GRAY
LB LIGHT BLUE
LG LIGHT GREEN
OR ORANGE
PK PINK
RD RED
TN TAN
VT VIOLET
WT WHITE
YL YELLOW
* WITH TRACER
Fig. 4 WIRE CODE IDENTIFICATION
1 - COLOR OF WIRE (LIGHT BLUE WITH YELLOW TRACER
2 - GAGE OF WIRE (18 GAGE)
3 - PART OF MAIN CIRCUIT (VARIES DEPENDING ON
EQUIPMENT)
4 - MAIN CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
DR8W-01 WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION 8W - 01 - 5
WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION (Continued)

Component Page
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor........ 8W-30
Mode Door Actuators................... 8W-42
Multi-Function Switch............ 8W-40, 52, 53
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly . . 8W-30
Output Speed Sensor................... 8W-31
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp......... 8W-44, 49
Oxygen Sensor Downstream Relay........ 8W-30
Oxygen Sensors....................... 8W-30
Park Brake Switch.................... 8W-40
Park Lamp Relay................... 8W-50, 52
Park/Turn Signal Lamps............. 8W-50, 52
Power Mirrors........................ 8W-62
Power Outlets........................ 8W-41
Power Seat Motors.................... 8W-63
Power Seat Switches................... 8W-63
Power Steering Pressure Switch.......... 8W-30
Power Window Circuit Breaker........... 8W-10
Power Window Motors.................. 8W-60
Power Window Switches................ 8W-60
Powertrain Control Module.............. 8W-30
PTCS............................... 8W-10
PTO Switch.......................... 8W-30
Radio............................... 8W-47
Rear Window Defogger Relay............ 8W-48
Recirculation Door Actuator............. 8W-42
Remote Radio Switches................. 8W-47
Seat Belt Pretensioners................. 8W-43
Seat Belt Switch-Driver................ 8W-40
Seat Belt Tensioner Reducer............. 8W-40
Seat Heater Interface Module............ 8W-63
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module.......... 8W-39
Side Impact Sensors................... 8W-43
Speakers............................ 8W-47Component Page
Speed Control Servo................... 8W-33
Speed Control Switches................. 8W-33
Splices.............................. 8W-70
Starter Motor........................ 8W-21
Starter Motor Relay................... 8W-21
Tail/Stop Lamp....................... 8W-52
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps.......... 8W-51, 52
Tail/Turn Lamp....................... 8W-52
Tailgate Lamp........................ 8W-51
Throttle Position Sensor................ 8W-30
Tow/Haul Overdrive Switch........... 8W-30, 31
Trailer Tow Connectors................. 8W-54
Trailer Tow Relays.................... 8W-54
Transfer Case Control Module............ 8W-31
Transfer Case Mode Sensor.............. 8W-31
Transfer Case Selector Switch............ 8W-31
Transfer Case Shift Motor............... 8W-31
Transmission Control Relay............. 8W-31
Transmission Range Sensor.............. 8W-31
Transmission Solenoid Assembly.......... 8W-31
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly...... 8W-31
Underhood Lamp...................... 8W-44
Vacuum Pump........................ 8W-30
Vistronic Fan Drive................. 8W-30, 70
Washer Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-53
Washer Pump Motor-Front.............. 8W-53
Water In Fuel Sensor.................. 8W-30
Wheel Speed Sensors................... 8W-35
Wiper High/Low Relay................. 8W-53
Wiper Motor-Front.................... 8W-53
Wiper On/Off Relay.................... 8W-53
8W - 02 - 2 8W-02 COMPONENT INDEXDR

Component Page
C315............................. 8W-80-39
C316 (Heated Seats)................. 8W-80-39
C316............................. 8W-80-40
C319............................. 8W-80-40
C319............................. 8W-80-40
C320............................. 8W-80-40
C320............................. 8W-80-41
C322 (Except Heated Seats)........... 8W-80-41
C322............................. 8W-80-41
C323 (Except Heated Seats)........... 8W-80-42
C323 (Except Heated Seats)........... 8W-80-42
C323 (Heated Seats)................. 8W-80-42
C323 (Heated Seats)................. 8W-80-43
C327 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-43
C327 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-43
C328 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-43
C328 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-44
Camshaft Position Sensor (NGC)....... 8W-80-44
Camshaft Position Sensor (Diesel)...... 8W-80-44
Capacitor (3.7L/4.7L)................ 8W-80-44
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp/cargo
Lamp.......................... 8W-80-45
Cigar Lighter Outlet................. 8W-80-45
Clearance Lamp No. 1 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-45
Clearance Lamp No. 2 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-45
Clearance Lamp No. 3 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-46
Clearance Lamp No. 4 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-46
Clearance Lamp No. 5 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-46
Clockspring C1..................... 8W-80-46
Clockspring C2..................... 8W-80-47
Clockspring C3..................... 8W-80-47
Clockspring C4..................... 8W-80-47
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch......... 8W-80-47
Coil On Plug No. 1 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-47
Coil On Plug No. 1 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 2 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 2 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 3 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 3 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 4 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 4 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 5 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 5 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 6 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 6 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 7 (4.7L)............. 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 7 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-51
Coil On Plug No. 8 (4.7L)............. 8W-80-51
Coil On Plug No. 8 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-51
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (Except
Base).......................... 8W-80-51
Condenser Fan (NGC)............... 8W-80-52
Controller Anitlock Brake C1.......... 8W-80-52
Controller Antilock Brake C2 (ABS)..... 8W-80-52Component Page
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.7L)...... 8W-80-52
Crankshaft Position Sensor (4.7L)...... 8W-80-53
Crankshaft Position Sensor (5.7L)...... 8W-80-53
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Diesel)..... 8W-80-53
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver (Premium) . . 8W-80-53
Data Link Connector................ 8W-80-53
Data Link Connector-Engine (Diesel).... 8W-80-54
Dome Lamp....................... 8W-80-54
Door Ajar Switch-Driver.............. 8W-80-54
Door Ajar Switch-Left Rear........... 8W-80-54
Door Ajar Switch-Passenger........... 8W-80-55
Door Ajar Switch-Right Rear.......... 8W-80-55
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Driver.... 8W-80-55
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Left Rear . . 8W-80-55
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Passenger . 8W-80-56
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Right Rear . 8W-80-56
Door Lock Switch-Passenger........... 8W-80-56
Driver Blend Door Actuator (Dual Zone) . 8W-80-56
Driver Door Module C1.............. 8W-80-57
Driver Door Module C2.............. 8W-80-57
EGR Solenoid (4.7L/5.7L)............. 8W-80-57
Electric Brake Provision.............. 8W-80-58
Electric Throttle Control Module....... 8W-80-58
Engine Control Module C1 (Diesel)..... 8W-80-58
Engine Control Module C2 (Diesel)..... 8W-80-60
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
(Diesel)......................... 8W-80-61
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
(Gas)........................... 8W-80-61
Engine Oil Pressure Switch........... 8W-80-61
EVAP/Purge Solenoid (NGC).......... 8W-80-61
Evaporator Temperature Sensor........ 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Front Left (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Front Right (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Rear Left (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Rear Right (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fog Lamp-Left..................... 8W-80-63
Fog Lamp-Right.................... 8W-80-63
Fuel Control Actuator (Diesel)......... 8W-80-63
Fuel Heater (Diesel)................. 8W-80-63
Fuel Injector No. 1 (Gas)............. 8W-80-63
Fuel Injector No. 2 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 3 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 4 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 5 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 6 (Gas)............. 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector No. 7 (Gas)............. 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector No. 8 (Gas)............. 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector Pack No. 1 (Diesel)....... 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector Pack No. 2 (Diesel)....... 8W-80-66
Fuel Injector Pack No. 3 (Diesel)....... 8W-80-66
8W - 80 - 2 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

Component Page
Speaker-Right Instrument Panel....... 8W-80-96
Speaker-Right Rear................. 8W-80-96
Speed Control Servo (Diesel A/T/NGC) . . . 8W-80-97
Speed Control Switch-Left (ETC)....... 8W-80-97
Speed Control Switch-Left
(Except ETC).................... 8W-80-97
Speed Control Switch-Right (ETC)...... 8W-80-97
Speed Control Switch-Right (Except
ETC)........................... 8W-80-97
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left....... 8W-80-98
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right...... 8W-80-98
Tailgate Lamp..................... 8W-80-98
Throttle Position Sensor (3.7L)......... 8W-80-98
Throttle Position Sensor (4.7L)......... 8W-80-99
Tow/haul Overdrive Switch............ 8W-80-99
Trailer Tow Connector............... 8W-80-99
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On......... 8W-80-99
Transfer Case Control Module C1 (Electric
4x4).......................... 8W-80-100
Transfer Case Control Module C2 (Electric
4x4).......................... 8W-80-100Component Page
Transfer Case Control Module C3
(Electric 4x4)................... 8W-80-101
Transfer Case Mode Sensor.......... 8W-80-101
Transfer Case Selector Switch........ 8W-80-101
Transfer Case Shift Motor........... 8W-80-101
Transmission Range Sensor.......... 8W-80-102
Transmission Solenoid Assembly
(48RE)........................ 8W-80-102
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly
(NGC)......................... 8W-80-102
Vacuum Pump (Diesel).............. 8W-80-103
Vistronic Fan Drive (Diesel).......... 8W-80-103
Washer Fluid Level Switch........... 8W-80-103
Washer Pump Motor-Front........... 8W-80-103
Water In Fuel Sensor............... 8W-80-103
Wheel Speed Sensor-Left Front....... 8W-80-104
Wheel Speed Sensor-Rear............ 8W-80-104
Wheel Speed Sensor-Right Front...... 8W-80-104
Wiper Motor...................... 8W-80-104
8W - 80 - 4 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION
DESCRIPTION..........................1
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
This section provides illustrations identifying con-
nector, ground, and splice locations in the vehicle.
Connector, ground, and splice indexes are provided.Use the wiring diagrams in each section for connec-
tor, ground, and splice identification. Refer to the
index for the proper figure number. For items that
are not shown in this section N/S is placed in the
Fig. column.
CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
4WD Switch (Manual Transfer
Case)BK Near T/O for Backup Lamp Switch 16, 17, 19
A/C Compressor Clutch BK At A/C Compressor 3, 6, 7, 10
A/C Pressure Transducer BK Left Side of A/C Compressor 6, 7, 10
A/C-Heater Control C1 BK Center of Instrument Panel 34, 35, 36
A/C-Heater Control C2 BK Center of Instrument Panel 34, 35
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Under Battery Tray 22, 27
Adjustable Pedal Motor WT Left of Instrument Panel 31
Adjustable Pedal Switch BL Left of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Airbag Control Module C1 YL Lower Center of Instrument Panel 35, 36
Airbag Control Module C2 YL Lower Center of Instrument Panel 44, 46
Airbag Control Module-Left Side
ImpactYL Left B-Pillar 44, 46
Airbag Control Module-Right Side
ImpactYL Right B-Pillar 45, 47
Airbag-Driver Squib 1 YL On Steering Wheel N/S
Airbag-Left Curtain YL Top Left B-Pillar 44, 46
Airbag-Passenger YL Right Front of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Airbag-Right Curtain YL Top Right B-Pillar 45, 47
Ambient Temperature Sensor BK Left Rear of Hood 23, 29
Amplifier Audio C1 GY Top Center of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Amplifier Audio C2 GY Top Center of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Ashtray Lamp Center Stack 35
Automatic Day/Night Mirror (Except
Base)BK Top Center of Windshield N/S
Backup Lamp Switch BK Left Rear of Transmission 12, 13, 17, 19
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 1