1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Brake light switch

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

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP/CARGO LAMP-4WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 L14 20WT/TN CARGO LAMP DRIVER
2 Z964 20BK GROUND
3 Z350 20BK/TN GROUND
4 L50 20WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET - RED 3 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F984 18PK/YL FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-ACC)
2- -
3 Z736 18BK/YL GROUND
CLEARANCE LAMP NO. 1 (HEAVY DUTY)-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 L70 20WT/GY FUSED PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z946 20BK GROUND
CLEARANCE LAMP NO. 2 (HEAVY DUTY)-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 L70 20WT/GY FUSED PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z946 20BK GROUND
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 45

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
C315 DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
C316 BK At Passenger Seat N/S
C317 BK At Passenger Seat N/S
C319 BK Bottom Left of Left Door N/S
C320 Right Rear Door 43
C322 DK GY Left Rear of Frame 44, 46
C323 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel N/S
C327 BK Right Rear Fender 50, 51
C328 BK Left Rear Fender 50, 51, 52
Camshaft Position Sensor GY Right Front Side of Engine 3, 9
Capacitor Left Rear of Engine Compartment 4
Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp/Cargo LampBK Rear of Cab 49
Cigar Lighter Outlet NAT Rear of Cigar Lighter 32, 35, 36
Clearance Lamp No. 1 BK Left Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 2 BK Left-Center Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 3 BK Center Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 4 BK Right-Center Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 5 BK Right Roof 48
Clockspring C1 BK Steering Column 31
Clockspring C2 YL Steering Column 31
Clockspring C3 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring C4 BK Steering Column N/S
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch BK At Clutch Pedal 22, 24
Coil On Plug No.1 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 6
Coil On Plug No.2 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Coil On Plug No.3 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 6
Coil On Plug No.4 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Coil On Plug No.5 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 5, 6
Coil On Plug No.6 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Coil On Plug No.7 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 6
Coil On Plug No.8 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer BK In Overhead Console N/S
Condenser Fan BK Near Condenser 23, 24
Controller Anti-Lock Brake C1 BK Left Fender Side Shield 22, 24, 25
Controller Anti-Lock Brake C2
(ABS)BK Left Fender Side Shield 22, 25
Crankshaft Position Sensor BK Right Rear of Engine Block 3, 9
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver
(Premium)BK In Left Front Door 41
Cylinder Lock Switch-Passenger
(Premium)LT GY In Right Front Door N/S
Data Link Connector BK Left Bottom of Instrument Panel 35, 38
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 3
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

(11) Remove the shift cable from the column shift
lever actuator (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 32RH/GEAR SHIFT
CABLE - REMOVAL). (Fig. 3).
(12) Release the shift cable from the column
bracket and remove it from the bracket.
(13) Remove the SKIM module in order to discon-
nect the electrical connector.
(14) Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt
and slide the shaft down (Fig. 4) & (Fig. 5)(15) Remove the brake light switch and discard
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(16) Remove the four steering column mounting
nuts (Fig. 6).
Fig. 3 SHIFT CABLE CONNECTOR
1 - Shift lever
2 - Cable Connection
3 - Overdrive Electrical Wiring
4 - Mounting Screws
Fig. 4 COUPLER SHAFT
1 - MOUNTING HOLES
2 - COUPLER BOLT HOLE
Fig. 5 UPPER STEERING COUPLER
1 - STEERING COUPLER
2 - PINCH BOLT HOLE
Fig. 6 MOUNTING HOLES
1 - MOUNTING HOLES
19 - 8 COLUMNDR
COLUMN (Continued)

(17) Remove the steering column assembly from
the vehicle. (Fig. 7)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING
COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DIS-
ARMED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF
THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specifi-
cation to ensure proper operation of the steering
column.
(1) Position the steering column on the dash panel
support and loosely install the mounting nuts.
(2) Firmly slide the steering column upward
against the studs in dash panel and hand tighten the
nuts.
(3) Install the steering shaft coupler on the steer-
ing shaft and loosely install anewbolt.
(4) Center steering column in dash opening and
tighten mounting nuts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower
right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the
upper right nut.
NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.
(5) Tighten the coupler bolt to 57 N´m (42 ft. lbs.).(6) Install a new brake light switch (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(7) Install the shifter cable. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 32RH/GEAR
SHIFT CABLE - INSTALLATION)
(8) Connect the wiring harness to the column.
(9) Install the SKIM module.
(10) Install the clockspring(Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
(11) Install the shrouds.
(12) Install the steering column opening cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(13) Align the spline on the wheel hub to shaft.
(14) Then install the steering wheel and install a
newbolt. Tighten the bolt to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(15) Install the airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install the two steering wheel switches.
(17) Install the tilt lever handle.
(18) Install the negative battery terminal.
(19) Test the operation of the horn, Electronic
PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that
are steering column operated.
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The ignition switch is located on the steering col-
umn. It is used as the main on/off switching device
for most electrical components. The mechanical key
cylinder is used to engage/disengage the electrical
ignition switch.
OPERATION
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a steering column mounted shifter:
an interlock device is located within the shift cable.
This interlock device is used to lock the transmission
shifter in the PARK position when the key cylinder is
in any position and the brake pedal is not depressed.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION SWITCH
TEST AND REPAIR
If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle
with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift
linkage, (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 46RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE -
ADJUSTMENTS).
If the ignition switch effort is excessive remove the
ignition key cylinder from the steering column. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER
Fig. 7 STEERING COLUMN
1 - Steering Wheel
2 - Key Cylinder
3 - Gear Shift Lever
4 - Steering Column
5 - Tilt Lever Cable
DRCOLUMN 19 - 9
COLUMN (Continued)

KEY CYLINDER
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder removal.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from
steering column.
(3) Place shifter in PARK position.
(4) A retaining pin (Fig. 12) is located at side of
key cylinder assembly.
(a) Rotate key to RUN position.
(b) Press in on retaining pin while pulling key
cylinder from ignition switch (Fig. 13).
INSTALLATION
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder installation.
(1) Install the key cylinder into the housing using
care to align the end of the key cylinder with the
ignition switch.
(2) Push the key cylinder in until it clicks.
(3) Replace the upper and lower shrouds.
(4) Reconnect the battery.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the kneeblocker. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the upper and lower column shroud.
(3) Remove and discard the brake light switch.
(4) Loosen the column bolts and lower the column
enough to allow clearance for the gear shift lever
removal.
(5) Disconnect the overdrive switch harness (if
equipped).
(6) Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever.
(7) Remove the SKIM.
(8) Remove the gear shift lever mounting screws
and remove the lever. (Fig. 14)
(9) Remove the blocker pin from the inhibit link
slot (Fig. 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lever assembly using care to install
the pin in the blocker to slider slot (Fig. 15) and
install the mounting screws and tighten to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
Fig. 12 KEY CYLINDER
1 - KEY
2 - KEY CYLINDER
3 - RETAINING PIN HOLE
Fig. 13 KEY CYLINDER
1 - KEY CYLINDER
2 - PUNCH
Fig. 14 GEAR SHIFT LEVER
1 - PARK INHIBIT BLOCKER SPRING
2 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
19 - 12 COLUMNDR

(2) Cycle the key from ACC to RUN and ensure
that the blocker does not stick or bind.
(3) Turn the key to the OFF position and ensure
that the shifter will not pull from the PARK position.
(4) Connect the over drive switch harness (if
equipped).
NOTE: Route and tie off harness to original loca-
tion.
(5) Connect the shift cable to the lever.
(6) Ensure the gear shift lever and transmission
are in the PARK position and snap the cable adjust
clip in place.
(7) Install a new brake light switch (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install the SKIM and halo.
(9) Install the upper and lower column shroud.
(10) Install the column back into place and
tighten.
(11) Install the kneeblocker. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER - INSTAL-
LATION).
UPPER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an
automatic transmission may not be equipped with
an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key
cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative meth-
ods of locking the steering wheel for service will
have to be used.(2) Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the
straight position.
(3) Remove and discard the lower pinch bolt.
(4) Lower the steering coupler shaft from the col-
umn.
(5) Remove the upper steering coupling shaft seal
by pushing in the four tags securing it to the panel
(Fig. 16).
(6) Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch
bolt from the lower steering coupling shaft (Fig. 17).
(7) Remove the upper steering coupling shaft from
the vehicle (Fig. 17).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the upper steering coupling shaft to the
vehicle (Fig. 17).
Fig. 15 GEAR SHIFT LEVER SPRING
1 - BLOCKER TO INHIBIT LINK SLOT
2 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
Fig. 16 RELEASE TANGS
1 - RELEASE TANGS (4)
2 - UPPER STEERING COUPLER SHAFT
Fig. 17 UPPER STEERING COUPLER SHAFT
1 - LOWER STEERING COUPLER
2 - RELEASE TANGS (4)
3 - UPPER STEERING COUPLER SHAFT
DRCOLUMN 19 - 13
GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Continued)

(8) Install the left a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(9) Position the left end cap and seat the attach-
ment clips fully.
(10) Install the right side mounting bolts on the
a-pillar and one right mounting bolt on the cowl side
panel and tighten to 12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the right a-pillar trim panel. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTAL-
LATION)
(12) Position the right end cap and seat the
attachment clips fully.
(13) Install the one HVAC mounting screw.
(14) Connect the radio antenna.
(15) Connect the two electrical connectors at the
right cowl panel.
(16) Install the right cowl trim cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(17) Connect the air bag control module electrical
connector.
(18) Install the center bracket bolts and tighten to
12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(19) Install the floor console, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTAL-
LATION)
(20) Install the air bag control module cover, if
equipped.
(21) Connect the park brake release handle actua-
tor rod.
(22) Install the hood release handle and tighten
the screws.
(23) Install the two bolts at the column support
bracket and tighten to 14 N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
(24) Install the steering column. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN - INSTALLATION)
(25) Connect the wire harness electrical connectors
above the brake pedal.
(26) Install the two top instrument panel bolts and
tighten to 12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(27) Install the four top instrument panel screws.
(28) Install the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEADLAMP SWITCH BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
release the top clips on the steering column opening
cover and the lower drivers side bezel.
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
release the switch bezel. (Fig. 17)
(3) Disconnect the electrical connector and remove
the bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Connect the electrical connector.
Fig. 17 HEADLIGHT SWITCH BEZEL
1 - SWITCH BEZEL
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - HEADLIGHT SWITCH
23 - 56 INSTRUMENT PANELDR
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)