1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Control module

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual TRANSMISSION CONTROL
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) (Fig. 9)
may be sub-module within the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM), Engine Control Module (ECM - Diesel
only) (Fig. 10)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Diagnostic capabilities (with DRBIIItscan tool)
NOTE: If the TCM has been replaced, the ªQuick
Learn Procedureº must be performed. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/
TRANSMISSION

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SHIFT SCHEDULES
As mentioned earlier, the TCM has programming
that allows it to select a variety of shift schedules.
Shift schedule selection is dependent on the follow-
ing:
²Shift lever position
²

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TCM QUICK LEARN
The quick learn procedure requires the use of the
DRBtscan tool.
This program allows the electronic transmission
system to recalibrate itself. T

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: The transmission oil temperature must be
above 80ÉF (27ÉC).
(1) With the vehicle engine running, select reverse
gear for over 2 seconds.
(2) Shift the transmission to Drive and accelerate
the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual For battery system maintenance schedules and
jump starting procedures, see the owners manual in
the vehicle glove box. Optionally, refer to the Lubri-
cation and Maintenance section of this manual fo

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (1) Before measuring the open-circuit voltage, the
surface charge must be removed from the battery.
Turn on the headlamps for fifteen seconds, then
allow up to five minutes for the battery voltage to

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ELECTRONIC MODULE IGNITION-OFF DRAW (IOD) TABLE
ModuleTime Out?
(If Yes, Interval And Wake-Up Input)IODIOD After Time
Out
Radio No1to3
milliamperesN/A
Audio Power
AmplifierNoup to 1
milliampereN/A
Pow