1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Starter solenoid

8W-30 FUEL/IGNITION SYSTEM
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............ 8W-30-9, 58
A/C Pressure Transducer......... 8W-30-23, 28, 29, 45
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor . . . 8W-30-29, 47, 64, 65
Adjustable Pedal Motor................. 8W-30-61
Adjustable Pedal Relay.................. 8W-30-61
Adjustable Pedal Switch................. 8W-30-61
Ambient Temperature Sensor............. 8W-30-30
Auto Shut Down Relay................... 8W-30-4
Battery............................ 8W-30-52
Battery Temperature Sensor............ 8W-30-12, 56
Brake Lamp Switch............. 8W-30-8, 36, 57, 63
Camshaft Position Sensor........ 8W-30-10, 29, 45, 46
Capacitor........................... 8W-30-13
Clockspring..................... 8W-30-8, 36, 59
Coil On Plug No. 1.................. 8W-30-14, 39
Coil On Plug No. 2.................. 8W-30-15, 37
Coil On Plug No. 3.................. 8W-30-14, 39
Coil On Plug No. 4.................. 8W-30-15, 37
Coil On Plug No. 5.................. 8W-30-16, 39
Coil On Plug No. 6.................. 8W-30-13, 37
Coil On Plug No. 7.................. 8W-30-16, 39
Coil On Plug No. 8.................. 8W-30-13, 37
Condenser Fan Relay.................... 8W-30-9
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8W-30-6, 11, 57
Crankshaft Position Sensor............ 8W-30-10, 46
Data Link Connector............... 8W-30-9, 22, 55
Data Link Connector-Engine.............. 8W-30-51
EGR Solenoid................... 8W-30-28, 29, 32
Electronic Throttle Control Module.......... 8W-30-35
Engine Control Module....... 8W-30-42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.... 8W-30-23, 41, 47
Engine Oil Pressure Switch.......... 8W-30-2, 53, 56
EVAP/Purge Solenoid................... 8W-30-12
Front Control Module................... 8W-30-61
Fuel Control Actuator................... 8W-30-50
Fuel Heater......................... 8W-30-60
Fuel Heater Relay..................... 8W-30-60
Fuel Injector No. 1.................. 8W-30-14, 40
Fuel Injector No. 2.................. 8W-30-15, 38
Fuel Injector No. 3.................. 8W-30-14, 40
Fuel Injector No. 4.................. 8W-30-15, 38
Fuel Injector No. 5.................. 8W-30-14, 40
Fuel Injector No. 6.................. 8W-30-15, 38
Fuel Injector No. 7.................. 8W-30-16, 40
Fuel Injector No. 8.................. 8W-30-13, 38
Fuel Injector Pack No. 1................. 8W-30-42
Fuel Injector Pack No. 2............ 8W-30-42, 43, 44
Fuel Injector Pack No. 3................. 8W-30-44
Fuel Pump Module................... 8W-30-3, 58
Fuel Pump Motor...................... 8W-30-48
Fuel Pump Relay....................... 8W-30-3
Fuse 2.............................. 8W-30-4
Fuse 5........................... 8W-30-25, 62
Fuse 12............................ 8W-30-60
Fuse 17............................. 8W-30-3
Fuse 19............................ 8W-30-52
Fuse 23............................. 8W-30-2Component Page
Fuse 36.......................... 8W-30-54, 61
Fuse 40............................ 8W-30-61
Fuse 49............................. 8W-30-4
Fuse 50..................... 8W-30-2, 55, 58, 62
Fusible Link......................... 8W-30-52
G104........................ 8W-30-3, 8, 25, 60
G105............................ 8W-30-56, 58
G107........... 8W-30-2, 7, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30, 32
G114 .............................. 8W-30-53
G120............................ 8W-30-51, 60
G201............................... 8W-30-6
G202.............................. 8W-30-61
Generator......................... 8W-30-7, 51
Idle Air Control Motor................... 8W-30-9
Ignition Switch..................... 8W-30-6, 22
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor............. 8W-30-49
Input Speed Sensor.................... 8W-30-24
Instrument Cluster.................... 8W-30-30
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 1............. 8W-30-56
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 2............. 8W-30-56
Intake Air Temperature Sensor.......... 8W-30-23, 41
Intake Air Temperature/Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor..................... 8W-30-50
Integrated Power Module.... 8W-30-2, 3, 4, 9, 25, 52, 54,
55, 58, 60, 61, 62, 64
Knock Sensor........................ 8W-30-31
Knock Sensor-Left..................... 8W-30-33
Knock Sensor-Right.................... 8W-30-33
Lift Pump Motor...................... 8W-30-51
Line Pressure Sensor................... 8W-30-17
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor..... 8W-30-23, 29, 41
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly..... 8W-30-7
Output Speed Sensor................. 8W-30-24, 62
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream........... 8W-30-20, 21
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream......... 8W-30-18, 19
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream........... 8W-30-20, 21
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream......... 8W-30-18, 19
Oxygen Sensor Downstream Relay........... 8W-30-4
Power Steering Pressure Switch............ 8W-30-7
Powertrain Control Module....... 8W-30-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41
PTCNo.1 ....................... 8W-30-3, 9, 58
Pto Switch........................... 8W-30-6
Speed Control Servo.................. 8W-30-8, 63
Speed Control Switch-Left............. 8W-30-36, 59
Speed Control Switch-Right............ 8W-30-36, 59
Starter Motor Relay.................. 8W-30-2, 64
Throttle Position Sensor................. 8W-30-17
Tow/Haul Overdrive Switch............. 8W-30-6, 64
Transmission Control Relay............ 8W-30-25, 62
Transmission Range Sensor............... 8W-30-64
Transmission Solenoid Assembly......... 8W-30-54, 62
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly . 8W-30-5, 25, 26, 27
Vacuum Pump........................ 8W-30-58
Vistronic Fan Drive.................... 8W-30-54
Water In Fuel Sensor................ 8W-30-47, 48
DR8W-30 FUEL/IGNITION SYSTEM 8W - 30 - 1

8W-31 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Component Page
Automatic Day/Night Mirror........... 8W-31-7
Brake Lamp Switch.................. 8W-31-9
Camshaft Position Sensor.............. 8W-31-6
Clockspring........................ 8W-31-10
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch......... 8W-31-11
Data Link Connector................ 8W-31-16
Engine Control Module......... 8W-31-7, 8, 9, 10
Front Control Module................. 8W-31-2
Fuse 5.......................... 8W-31-2, 8
Fuse 38.......................... 8W-31-2, 7
Fuse 43........................... 8W-31-11
Fuse 50............................ 8W-31-8
G104..................... 8W-31-2, 11, 14, 16
G107............................. 8W-31-14
G201........................... 8W-31-3, 10
Input Speed Sensor.................. 8W-31-5
Instrument Cluster................ 8W-31-7, 14
Integrated Power Module....... 8W-31-2, 7, 8, 11Component Page
Line Pressure Sensor................. 8W-31-6
Output Speed Sensor............... 8W-31-5, 8
Powertrain Control Module..... 8W-31-2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Speed Control Servo.................. 8W-31-9
Speed Control Switch-Left............ 8W-31-10
Speed Control Switch-Right........... 8W-31-10
Starter Motor Relay................. 8W-31-11
Tow/Haul Overdrive Switch......... 8W-31-3, 10
Transfer Case Control
Module.............. 8W-31-11, 12, 13, 14, 16
Transfer Case Mode Sensor........ 8W-31-12, 13
Transfer Case Selector Switch......... 8W-31-14
Transfer Case Shift Motor............ 8W-31-16
Transmission Control Relay.......... 8W-31-2, 8
Transmission Range Sensor............ 8W-31-7
Transmission Solenoid Assembly........ 8W-31-8
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly . 8W-31-2, 3, 4
DR8W-31 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 8W - 31 - 1

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C3 (NGC) - WHITE 38 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2- -
3 K51 20BR/WT ASD RELAY CONTROL
4- -
5 V35 20VT/OR (4.7L) S/C VENT CONTROL
6 K173 18BR/VT CONDENSER FAN RELAY CONTROL
7 V32 20VT/YL (4.7L) S/C POWER SUPPLY
8 K106 18VT/LB NVLD SOLENOID CONTROL
9 K299 18BR/WT O2 1/2 HEATER CONTROL
10 K399 18BR/GY O2 2/2 HEATER CONTROL
11 C13 20LB/OR A/C CLUTCH RELAY CONTROL
12 V36 20VT/YL (4.7L) S/C VACUUM CONTROL
13 - -
14 V32 20VT/YL (5.7L) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 2 SIGNAL
15 V937 20VT/BR (5.7L) S/C SWITCH RETURN
16 K167 20BR/YL (5.7L) APPS NO. 1 RETURN
17 K400 20BR/VT (5.7L) APPS NO. 2 RETURN
18 V38 20VT/OR (5.7L) S/C SWITCH NO. 2 SIGNAL
19 K342 16BR/WT ASD RELAY OUTPUT
20 K52 18DB/WT EVAP PURGE CONTROL
21 T41 20YL/DB TRS T41 SENSE
22 G113 18VT PTO SWITCH SENSE
23 B29 20DG/WT BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
24 - -
25 K23 20BR/WT (5.7L) APPS NO. 1 SIGNAL
26 - -
27 - -
28 K342 16BR/WT ASD RELAY OUTPUT
29 K70 18DB/BR EVAP PURGE RETURN
30 K66 18DB/WT P/S SWITCH SIGNAL
31 - -
32 K25 18DB/VT BATT TEMP SIGNAL
33 N4 18DB/WT (3.7L/4.7L) FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL
33 N4 20DB/WT (5.7L) FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL
34 V37 20VT S/C SWITCH NO. 1 SIGNAL
35 K107 18VT/WT NVLD SWITCH SIGNAL
36 K29 20WT/BR (5.7L) APPS NO. 2 SIGNAL
37 K31 20BR FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL
38 T752 20DG/OR STARTER RELAY CONTROL
8W - 80 - 90 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Speed Control Switch-Right (ETC) WT At Steering Wheel N/S
Starter Solenoid Left Engine 23
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left BK At Lamp 50, 51
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right BK At Lamp 50, 51
Throttle Position Sensor NAT Throttle Body 6
Trailer Tow Connector BK At Trailer Hitch 51
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On BK At Trailer Hitch 51, 53
Transfer Case Control Module C1 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Transfer Case Control Module C2 GY Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Transfer Case Control Module C3 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Transfer Case Mode Sensor BK Left Front Side of Transfer Case 13, 14, 16, 20
Transfer Case Position Sensor BK Front Middle of Transfer Case 20
Transfer Case Selector Switch BK Center of Instrument Panel 11, 12, 33, 35, 36
Transfer Case Shift Motor BK Left Rear of Transmission 13, 14, 20
Transmission Range Sensor BK Left side of Transmission 11, 14
Transmission Solenoid Assembly BK Left Side of Transmission 14, 11
Transmission Solenoid/TRS
Assembly (3.7L/4.7L)BK Left Side of Transmission 15, 16
Underhood Lamp BK Underside of Hood 29
Vacuum Pump (Diesel) Right Rear Engine Compartment 21
Vistronic Fan Drive Front Engine Compartment 28
Washer Fluid Level Switch BK At Reservoir 21, 23, 26, 28
Washer Pump Motor-Front BK At Washer Fluid Reservoir 21, 23, 26, 28
Water In Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Right Side Engine 10
Wheel Speed Sensor-Left Front BK Left Rear Lower Side of Engine
Compartment22, 29
Wheel Speed Sensor-Rear BK Right Rear of Body 51
Wheel Speed Sensor-Right Front GY Right Rear Lower Side of Engine
Compartment21
Wiper Motor-Front BK Left Side of Cowl 22, 25
8W - 91 - 8 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONDR
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURES - WATER DRAINING
AT FUEL FILTER
Refer to Fuel Filter/Water Separator removal/in-
stallation for procedures.
STANDARD PROCEDURES - CLEANING FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS
CAUTION: Cleanliness cannot be overemphasized
when handling or replacing diesel fuel system com-
ponents. This especially includes the fuel injectors,
high-pressure fuel lines and fuel injection pump.
Very tight tolerances are used with these parts. Dirt
contamination could cause rapid part wear and pos-
sible plugging of fuel injector nozzle tip holes. This
in turn could lead to possible engine misfire.
Always wash/clean any fuel system component
thoroughly before disassembly and then air dry.
Cap or cover any open part after disassembly.
Before assembly, examine each part for dirt, grease
or other contaminants and clean if necessary. When
installing new parts, lubricate them with clean
engine oil or clean diesel fuel only.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM
PRIMING
A certain amount of air becomes trapped in the
fuel system when fuel system components on the
supply and/or high-pressure side are serviced or
replaced. Fuel system priming is accomplished using
the electric fuel transfer (lift) pump.
Servicing or replacing fuel system components will
not require fuel system priming.
The fuel transfer (lift) pump is self-priming: When
the key is first turned on (without cranking engine),
the pump operates for approximately 1 to 2 second
and then shuts off. The pump will also operate for up
to 25 seconds after the starter is quickly engaged,
and then disengaged without allowing the engine to
start. The pump shuts off immediately if the key is
on and the engine stops running.
(1) Turn key to CRANK position and quickly
release key to ON position before engine starts. This
will operate fuel transfer pump for approximately 25
seconds.
(2) Crank engine. If the engine does not start after
25 seconds, turn key OFF. Repeat previous step until
engine starts.
(3) Fuel system priming is now completed.
(4) Attempt to start engine. If engine will not
start, proceed to following steps.When engine does
start, it may run erratically and be noisy for a
few minutes. This is a normal condition.
CAUTION: Do not engage the starter motor for more
than 30 seconds at a time. Allow two minutes
between cranking intervals.
(5) Perform previous fuel priming procedure steps
using fuel transfer pump. Be sure fuel is present at
fuel tank.
(6) Crank the engine for 30 seconds at a time to
allow fuel system to prime.
WARNING: THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP SUPPLIES
EXTREMELY HIGH FUEL PRESSURE TO EACH INDI-
VIDUAL INJECTOR THROUGH THE HIGH-PRES-
SURE LINES. FUEL UNDER THIS AMOUNT OF
PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN AND
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. WEAR SAFETY GOG-
GLES AND ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
DO NOT LOOSEN FUEL FITTINGS WHILE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
WARNING: ENGINE MAY START WHILE CRANKING
STARTER MOTOR.
Fig. 2 FUEL INJECTORS
1 - SOLENOID CONNECTIONS
2 - ROCKER HOUSING
3 - FUEL INJECTOR
4 - PASSTHROUGH CONNECTOR
DRFUEL DELIVERY - DIESEL 14 - 47
FUEL DELIVERY - DIESEL (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ALUMINUM
THREAD REPAIR
Damaged or worn threads in the aluminum trans-
mission case and valve body can be repaired by the
use of Heli-CoilsŸ, or equivalent. This repair con-
sists of drilling out the worn-out damaged threads.
Then tap the hole with a special Heli-CoilŸ tap, or
equivalent, and installing a Heli-CoilŸ insert, or
equivalent, into the hole. This brings the hole back to
its original thread size.
Heli-CoilŸ, or equivalent, tools and inserts are
readily available from most automotive parts suppli-
ers.
REMOVAL
NOTE: The overdrive unit can be removed and ser-
viced separately. It is not necessary to remove the
entire transmission assembly to perform overdrive
unit repairs.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove the transfer case skid plate (Fig. 12), if
equipped.(4) Disconnect and lower or remove necessary
exhaust components.
(5) Remove engine-to-transmission struts.
(6) Remove starter motor. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL)
(7) Disconnect and remove the crankshaft position
sensor. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJEC-
TION/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR -
REMOVAL) Retain the sensor attaching bolts.
(8) If transmission is being removed for overhaul,
remove transmission oil pan, drain fluid and reinstall
pan.
(9) Remove torque converter access cover.
(10) Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until
converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one
at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on
dampener bolt.
(11) Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for
assembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove
propeller shaft. On4x4models, remove both propel-
ler shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIV-
ELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT -
REMOVAL)
(12) Disconnect wires from the transmission range
sensor and transmission solenoid connector.
(13) Disconnect gearshift cable (Fig. 13) from the
transmission.
Fig. 12 Transfer Case Skid Plate
1 - FRAME RAIL
2 - SKID PLATE
3 - BOLTS (6)
Fig. 13 Gearshift Cable At Transmission
1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
2 - TRANSMISSION MANUAL LEVER
3 - CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET
21 - 158 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48REDR
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE (Continued)

(13) Install bolts attaching converter housing to
engine.
(14) Install rear support.
(15) Install the rear transmission crossmember.
(16) Lower transmission onto crossmember and
install bolts attaching transmission mount to cross-
member.
(17) Remove engine support fixture.
(18) Install the transfer case, if equipped.
(19) Install crankshaft position sensor. (Refer to 14
- FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/CRANKSHAFT
POSITION SENSOR - INSTALLATION)
(20) Connect gearshift cable (Fig. 64) and throttle
cable to transmission.
(21) Connect wires to the transmission range sen-
sor and transmission solenoid connector. Be sure the
transmission harnesses are properly routed.
CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be
used to attach the converter to the driveplate. Bolts
that are too long will damage the clutch surface
inside the converter.(22) Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts.
(23) Install converter housing access cover.
(24) Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER
MOTOR - INSTALLATION)
(25) Connect cooler lines (Fig. 65) to transmission.
(26) Install transmission fill tube. Install new seal
on tube before installation.
(27) Install any exhaust components previously
removed.
(28) Align and connect propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER
SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(29) Adjust gearshift cable and throttle valve
cable, if necessary.
(30) Install the transfer case skid plate, if
equipped.
(31) Lower vehicle.
(32) Fill transmission with MopartATF +4, Auto-
matic Transmission fluid.
Fig. 64 Gearshift Cable At Transmission
1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
2 - TRANSMISSION MANUAL LEVER
3 - CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET
Fig. 65 Transmission Cooler Lines
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - RADIATOR
3 - COOLER LINES
DRAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE 21 - 175
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE (Continued)

(10) Remove the starter motor.
(11) Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until
converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one
at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on
dampener bolt.
(12) Disengage the output speed sensor connector
from the output speed sensor (Fig. 9).
(13) Disengage the input speed sensor connector
from the input speed sensor (Fig. 10).(14) Disengage the transmission solenoid/TRS
assembly connector from the transmission solenoid/
TRS assembly (Fig. 11).
(15) Disengage the line pressure sensor connector
from the line pressure sensor (Fig. 12).
Fig. 9 Disconnect Output Speed Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
Fig. 10 Disconnect Input Speed Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
Fig. 11 Disconnect Transmission Solenoid/TRS
Assembly
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY
Fig. 12 Disconnect Line Pressure Sensor
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
DRAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE 21 - 319
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE (Continued)