1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Ground

DESCRIPTION - CONNECTOR, GROUND AND
SPLICE INFORMATION
CAUTION: Not all connectors are serviced. Some
connectors are serviced only with a harness. A typ-
ical example might be the Supplemental Restraint
System connectors. Always check parts availability
before attempting a repair.
IDENTIFICATION
In-line connectors are identified by a number, as
follows:
²In-line connectors located in the engine compart-
ment are C100 series numbers
²In-line connectors located in the Instrument
Panel area are C200 series numbers.
²In-line connectors located in the body are C300
series numbers.
²Jumper harness connectors are C400 series
numbers.
²Grounds and ground connectors are identified
with a ªGº and follow the same series numbering as
the in-line connectors.
²Splices are identified with an ªSº and follow the
same series numbering as the in-line connectors.
²Component connectors are identified by the com-
ponent name instead of a number. Multiple connec-
tors on a component use a C1, C2, etc. identifier.
LOCATIONS
Section 8W-91 contains connector/ground/splice
location illustrations. The illustrations contain the
connector name (or number)/ground number/splice
number and component identification. Connector/
ground/splice location charts in section 8W-91 refer-
ence the figure numbers of the illustrations.
The abbreviation T/O is used in the component
location section to indicate a point in which the wir-
ing harness branches out to a component. The abbre-
viation N/S means Not Shown in the illustrations
WARNING
WARNINGS - GENERAL
WARNINGSprovide information to prevent per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO-
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.WARNING: BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH
ALWAYS IS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS THE
PROCEDURE REQUIRES IT TO BE ON.
WARNING: SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN
WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE. AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN PARK. A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN NEUTRAL.
WARNING: OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE
FAN AND BELTS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HOT PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIA-
TOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S), TAIL PIPE, CATA-
LYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS
NEAR THE BATTERY. GASES ARE ALWAYS
PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES,
LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY AND AVOID LOOSE
CLOTHING.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIRING HARNESS
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
When diagnosing a problem in an electrical circuit
there are several common tools necessary. These tools
are listed and explained below.
²Jumper Wire - This is a test wire used to con-
nect two points of a circuit. It can be used to bypass
an open in a circuit.
WARNING: NEVER USE A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS
A LOAD, SUCH AS A MOTOR, CONNECTED
BETWEEN A BATTERY FEED AND GROUND.
²Voltmeter - Used to check for voltage on a cir-
cuit. Always connect the black lead to a known good
ground and the red lead to the positive side of the
circuit.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
voltages in these circuits, use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating.
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²Ohmmeter - Used to check the resistance
between two points of a circuit. Low or no resistance
in a circuit means good continuity.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
resistance in these circuits use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating. In addition,
make sure the power is disconnected from the cir-
cuit. Circuits that are powered up by the vehicle's
electrical system can cause damage to the equip-
ment and provide false readings.
²Probing Tools - These tools are used for probing
terminals in connectors (Fig. 5). Select the proper
size tool from Special Tool Package 6807, and insert
it into the terminal being tested. Use the other end
of the tool to insert the meter probe.
INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
Most intermittent electrical problems are caused
by faulty electrical connections or wiring. It is also
possible for a sticking component or relay to cause a
problem. Before condemning a component or wiring
assembly, check the following items.
²Connectors are fully seated
²Spread terminals, or terminal push out
²
Terminals in the wiring assembly are fully seated
into the connector/component and locked into position
²Dirt or corrosion on the terminals. Any amount
of corrosion or dirt could cause an intermittent prob-
lem
²Damaged connector/component casing exposing
the item to dirt or moisture
²Wire insulation that has rubbed through causing
a short to ground
²Some or all of the wiring strands broken inside
of the insulation
²Wiring broken inside of the insulation
TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING PROBLEMS
When troubleshooting wiring problems there are
six steps which can aid in the procedure. The steps
are listed and explained below. Always check for non-factory items added to the vehicle before doing any
diagnosis. If the vehicle is equipped with these items,
disconnect them to verify these add-on items are not
the cause of the problem.
(1) Verify the problem.
(2) Verify any related symptoms. Do this by per-
forming operational checks on components that are
in the same circuit. Refer to the wiring diagrams.
(3) Analyze the symptoms. Use the wiring dia-
grams to determine what the circuit is doing, where
the problem most likely is occurring and where the
diagnosis will continue.
(4) Isolate the problem area.
(5) Repair the problem area.
(6) Verify the proper operation. For this step,
check for proper operation of all items on the
repaired circuit. Refer to the wiring diagrams.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD) SENSITIVE DEVICES
All ESD sensitive components are solid state and a
symbol (Fig. 6) is used to indicate this. When han-
dling any component with this symbol, comply with
the following procedures to reduce the possibility of
electrostatic charge build up on the body and inad-
vertent discharge into the component. If it is not
known whether the part is ESD sensitive, assume
that it is.
(1) Always touch a known good ground before han-
dling the part. This should be repeated while han-
dling the part and more frequently after sliding
across a seat, sitting down from a standing position,
or walking a distance.
(2) Avoid touching electrical terminals of the part,
unless instructed to do so by a written procedure.
(3) When using a voltmeter, be sure to connect the
ground lead first.
(4) Do not remove the part form it's protective
packing until it is time to install the part.
(5) Before removing the part from it's pakage,
ground the pakage to a known good ground on the
vehicle.
Fig. 5 PROBING TOOL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6801
2 - PROBING END
Fig. 6 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SYMBOL
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING OF
VOLTAGE POTENTIAL
(1) Connect the ground lead of a voltmeter to a
known good ground (Fig. 7).
(2) Connect the other lead of the voltmeter to the
selected test point. The vehicle ignition may need to
be turned ON to check voltage. Refer to the appropri-
ate test procedure.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR
CONTINUITY
(1) Remove the fuse for the circuit being checked
or, disconnect the battery.
(2) Connect one lead of the ohmmeter to one side
of the circuit being tested (Fig. 8).
(3) Connect the other lead to the other end of the
circuit being tested. Low or no resistance means good
continuity.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND
(1) Remove the fuse and disconnect all items
involved with the fuse.
(2) Connect a test light or a voltmeter across the
terminals of the fuse.
(3) Starting at the fuse block, wiggle the wiring
harness about six to eight inches apart and watch
the voltmeter/test lamp.
(4) If the voltmeter registers voltage or the test
lamp glows, there is a short to ground in that gen-
eral area of the wiring harness.
Fig. 7 TESTING FOR VOLTAGE POTENTIAL
Fig. 8 TESTING FOR CONTINUITY
1 - FUSE REMOVED FROM CIRCUIT
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING
SEVERAL LOADS
(1) Refer to the wiring diagrams and disconnect or
isolate all items on the suspected fused circuits.
(2) Replace the blown fuse.
(3) Supply power to the fuse by turning ON the
ignition switch or re-connecting the battery.
(4) Start connecting or energizing the items in the
fuse circuit one at a time. When the fuse blows the
circuit with the short to ground has been isolated.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
VOLTAGE DROP
(1) Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to
the side of the circuit closest to the battery (Fig. 9).
(2) Connect the other lead of the voltmeter to the
other side of the switch, component or circuit.
(3) Operate the item.
(4) The voltmeter will show the difference in volt-
age between the two points.
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL
Fig. 9 TESTING FOR VOLTAGE DROP
PROBING TOOL PACKAGE 6807
TERMINAL PICK TOOL SET 6680
TERMINAL REMOVING TOOLS 6932 AND 8638
TERMINAL REMOVING TOOL 6934
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8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch................. 8W-42
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............ 8W-42
A/C Pressure Transducer................ 8W-42
A/C-Heater Control.................... 8W-42
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor......... 8W-30
Adjustable Pedal Motor................. 8W-30
Adjustable Pedal Relay................. 8W-30
Adjustable Pedal Switch................ 8W-30
Airbag Control Module................. 8W-43
Airbag-Squibs........................ 8W-43
Airbag-Curtains....................... 8W-43
Airbag-Passenger On/Off Switch.......... 8W-43
Ambient Temperature Sensor............ 8W-49
Amplifier Audio....................... 8W-47
Ashtray Lamp........................ 8W-44
Auto Shut Down Relay................. 8W-30
Automatic Day/Night Mirror.......... 8W-49, 55
Auxiliary Battery..................... 8W-20
Backup Lamp Switch.................. 8W-51
Battery............................. 8W-20
Battery Temperature Sensor............. 8W-30
Blend Door Actuators.................. 8W-42
Blower Motor......................... 8W-42
Blower Motor Resistor Block............. 8W-42
Brake Fluid Level Switch............ 8W-34, 35
Brake Lamp Switch.................... 8W-33
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid........................... 8W-40
Camshaft Position Sensor............... 8W-30
Capacitor............................ 8W-30
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp-
Aftermarket........................ 8W-51
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp/Cargo
Lamp.......................... 8W-44, 51
Cigar Lighter Outlet................... 8W-41
Circuit Breaker....................... 8W-10
Clearance Lamps...................... 8W-50
Clockspring................. 8W-33, 41, 43, 47
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch........... 8W-21
Coil On Plugs........................ 8W-30
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer............ 8W-49
Condenser Fan....................... 8W-42
Condenser Fan Relay.................. 8W-42
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8W-34, 35
Crankshaft Position Sensor.............. 8W-30
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver............. 8W-61
Data Link Connector................... 8W-18
Data Link Connector-Engine............. 8W-18
Dome Lamp....................... 8W-44, 49
Door Ajar Switches.................... 8W-40
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switches........ 8W-40, 61
Door Lock Switch-Passenger............. 8W-61Component Page
Door Module................... 8W-60, 61, 62
EGR Solenoid........................ 8W-30
Electric Backlight..................... 8W-48
Electric Brake Provision................ 8W-54
Electronic Throttle Control Module........ 8W-30
Engine Control Module................. 8W-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor....... 8W-30
Engine Oil Pressure Switch.............. 8W-30
EVAP/Purge Solenoid.................. 8W-30
Evaporator Temperature Sensor.......... 8W-42
Fender Lamps........................ 8W-51
Fog Lamp Relay...................... 8W-50
Fog Lamps.......................... 8W-50
Front Control Module.................. 8W-10
Fuel Control Actuator.................. 8W-30
Fuel Heater.......................... 8W-30
Fuel Heater Relay..................... 8W-30
Fuel Injector Packs.................... 8W-30
Fuel Injectors........................ 8W-30
Fuel Pump Module.................... 8W-30
Fuel Pump Motor..................... 8W-30
Fuel Pump Relay...................... 8W-30
Fuses............................ 8W-10, 33
Fusible Link......................... 8W-10
Generator........................... 8W-20
Glove Box Lamp And Switch............. 8W-44
Grounds............................ 8W-15
Hands Free Module.................... 8W-55
Headlamp Switch.................. 8W-40, 50
Headlamps.......................... 8W-50
Heated Mirror Relay................... 8W-62
Heated Seat Cushions.................. 8W-63
Horn Relay.......................... 8W-41
Horn Switch......................... 8W-41
Horn-High Note....................... 8W-41
Horn-Low Note....................... 8W-41
Idle Air Control Motor.................. 8W-30
Ignition Switch....................... 8W-10
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor............ 8W-30
Input Speed Sensor.................... 8W-31
Instrument Cluster.................... 8W-40
Intake Air Heater Relays............... 8W-30
Intake Air Temperature Sensor........... 8W-30
Intake Air Temperature/Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor..................... 8W-30
Integrated Power Module............... 8W-10
Knock Sensosr........................ 8W-30
License Lamps....................... 8W-51
Lift Pump Motor...................... 8W-30
Line Pressure Sensor................ 8W-30, 31
Lumbar Motors....................... 8W-63
Lumbar Switch....................... 8W-63
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8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch................ 8W-15-5, 8
A/C-Heater Control.................. 8W-15-9, 12
Adjustable Pedal Switch................ 8W-15-12
Airbag Control Module................. 8W-15-15
Amplifier Audio...................... 8W-15-11
Ashtray Lamp....................... 8W-15-11
Automatic Day/Night Mirror.............. 8W-15-9
Auxiliary Battery...................... 8W-15-7
Battery............................. 8W-15-7
Brake Lamp Switch.................... 8W-15-9
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid . . 8W-15-14
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp/Cargo Lamp . 8W-15-14
Cigar Lighter Outlet................... 8W-15-12
Clearance Lamp No. 1.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 2.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 3.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 4.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 5.................. 8W-15-13
Clockspring......................... 8W-15-10
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch............. 8W-15-3
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer.............. 8W-15-9
Condenser Fan........................ 8W-15-4
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver............. 8W-15-17
Data Link Connector.................... 8W-15-9
Data Link Connector-Engine.............. 8W-15-8
Dome Lamp......................... 8W-15-14
Door Ajar Switch-Driver................ 8W-15-17
Door Ajar Switch-Left Rear.............. 8W-15-16
Door Ajar Switch-Passenger.............. 8W-15-17
Door Ajar Switch-Right Rear............. 8W-15-16
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Driver........ 8W-15-17
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Left Rear...... 8W-15-16
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Passenger..... 8W-15-17
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Right Rear..... 8W-15-16
Door Lock Switch-Passenger.............. 8W-15-17
Driver Door Module................... 8W-15-18
EGR Solenoid......................... 8W-15-5
Electric Brake Provision................. 8W-15-4
Engine Control Module.................. 8W-15-8
Fender Lamp-Front Left................. 8W-15-2
Fender Lamp-Front Right................ 8W-15-2
Fender Lamp-Rear Left.................. 8W-15-2
Fender Lamp-Rear Right................. 8W-15-2
Fog Lamp-Left........................ 8W-15-3
Fog Lamp-Right....................... 8W-15-3
Fuel Heater.......................... 8W-15-8
Fuel Pump Module..................... 8W-15-4
G100............................... 8W-15-7
G101............................... 8W-15-7
G102............................... 8W-15-7
G104.......................... 8W-15-3, 4, 15
G105............................... 8W-15-7
G107............................. 8W-15-5, 6
G108............................... 8W-15-7
G109............................... 8W-15-7
G114............................... 8W-15-8
G120............................... 8W-15-8
G201............................ 8W-15-9, 10Component Page
G202......................... 8W-15-11, 12, 14
G204.............................. 8W-15-15
G301.............................. 8W-15-16
G302.............................. 8W-15-18
Generator.......................... 8W-15-6, 8
Glove Box Lamp And Switch............. 8W-15-12
Hands Free Module.................... 8W-15-11
Headlamp Switch..................... 8W-15-14
Headlamp-Left........................ 8W-15-3
Headlamp-Right....................... 8W-15-7
Heated Seat Cushion-Driver.............. 8W-15-18
Heated Seat Cushion-Passenger........... 8W-15-19
Heated Seat Switch-Driver............... 8W-15-12
Heated Seat Switch-Passenger............ 8W-15-12
Horn-High Note....................... 8W-15-4
Horn-Low Note........................ 8W-15-4
Ignition Switch....................... 8W-15-10
Instrument Cluster................. 8W-15-10, 14
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 1............. 8W-15-7
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 2............. 8W-15-7
Integrated Power Module............... 8W-15-3, 4
License Lamp-Left..................... 8W-15-2
License Lamp-Right.................... 8W-15-2
Lift Pump Motor....................... 8W-15-8
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly..... 8W-15-6
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp............ 8W-15-14
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream.............. 8W-15-6
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream............ 8W-15-6
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream.............. 8W-15-6
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream............ 8W-15-6
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front.......... 8W-15-4
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front......... 8W-15-7
Passenger Lumbar Switch............... 8W-15-19
Power Mirror-Left..................... 8W-15-18
Power Mirror-Right.................... 8W-15-18
Power Outlet........................ 8W-15-12
Power Outlet-Console................ 8W-15-15, 19
Power Seat Switch-Driver............... 8W-15-18
Power Seat Switch-Passenger............. 8W-15-19
Power Steering Pressure Switch............ 8W-15-5
Powertrain Control Module............. 8W-15-5, 6
Radio.............................. 8W-15-11
Seat Belt Switch-Driver................. 8W-15-16
Seat Heater Interface Module............. 8W-15-16
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module........... 8W-15-10
Speed Control Servo.................... 8W-15-3
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left........... 8W-15-2
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right.......... 8W-15-2
Tailgate Lamp........................ 8W-15-2
Tow/Haul Overdrive Switch............... 8W-15-9
Trailer Tow Connector................... 8W-15-4
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On............. 8W-15-4
Transfer Case Control Module............ 8W-15-15
Transfer Case Selector Switch........... 8W-15-4, 15
Vacuum Pump........................ 8W-15-7
Washer Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-15-3, 7
Washer Pump Motor-Front............... 8W-15-7
Wiper Motor-Front..................... 8W-15-4
DR8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION 8W - 15 - 1

4WD SWITCH (MANUAL TRANSFER CASE)-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K77 18BR/WT TRANSFER CASE POSITION SENSOR INPUT
2 Z901 18BK GROUND
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C3 18DB/YL A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z816 18BK GROUND
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (GAS) - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C3 20DB/YL A/C CLUTCH RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z153 18BK/GY GROUND
A/C HEATER CONTROL C1 - BLACK 16 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F504 20GY/PK FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN)
2 Z24 18BK/OR GROUND
3 C121 20DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
4 C29 20DB MODE DOOR 2 DRIVER
5- -
6 C21 20DB/LG EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
7- -
8 E16 20OR/GY PANEL LAMPS DRIVER
9 C61 20DB/LG BLEND DOOR DRIVER
10 C801 20DB/OR MODE DOOR 1 DRIVER
11 C34 20DB/LB COMMON DOOR DRIVER
12 C32 20DB/TN RECIRCULATION DOOR DRIVER
13 C33 20LB/BR (DUAL ZONE) PASSENGER BLEND DOOR DRIVER
14 - -
15 C110 20DB/LB DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL
16 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 5

A/C HEATER CONTROL C2 - BLACK 10 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2 C71 16DB/BR BLOWER MOTOR LOW DRIVER
3 C73 14DB/VT BLOWER MOTOR M2 DRIVER
4- -
5 Z134 10BK/LG GROUND
6- -
7 C72 16DB/OR BLOWER MOTOR M1 DRIVER
8- -
9- -
10 C70 10DB/YL BLOWER MOTOR HIGH DRIVER
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER (DIESEL) - BLACK 4 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K916 18BR/OR SENSOR GROUND
2 F855 18PK/YL 5 VOLT SUPPLY
3 C918 18BK/LB A/C PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND
4- -
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER (NGC)-4WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K900 18DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
2 F855 18PK/YL 5 VOLT SUPPLY
3 C918 18BK/LB A/C PRESSURE SIGNAL
4- -
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (5.7L)-6WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K29 20WT/BR APPS NO. 2 SIGNAL
2 F856 20YL/PK 5 VOLT SUPPLY
3 F855 20PK/YL 5 VOLT SUPPLY
4 K400 20BR/VT APPS NO.2 RETURN
5 K23 20BR/WT APPS NO. 1 SIGNAL
6 K167 20BR/YL APPS NO.1 RETURN
8W - 80 - 6 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR