1998 DODGE RAM 1500 table of contents

SPEED CONTROL
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SPEED CONTROL
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM
SUPPLY TEST.........................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ROAD TEST....3
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE - SPEED CONTROL.............3
CABLE
DESCRIPTION..........................4
OPERATION............................4
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................5
SERVO
DESCRIPTION..........................6OPERATION............................6
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
VACUUM RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM
RESERVOIR..........................9
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION.........................10
SPEED CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
All 3.7L/4.7LGas Engines and/or Diesel With
Automatic Trans.
The speed control system is operated by the use of
a cable and a vacuum controlled servo. On all
engines except diesels, electronic control of the speed
control system is integrated into the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM). If equipped with a diesel engine,
electronic control of the speed control system is inte-
grated into the Engine Control Module (ECM). The
controls consist of two steering wheel mounted
switches. The switches are labeled: ON/OFF, RES/
ACCEL, SET, COAST, and CANCEL.
The system is designed to operate at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h).
WARNING: THE USE OF SPEED CONTROL IS NOT
RECOMMENDED WHEN DRIVING CONDITIONS DO
NOT PERMIT MAINTAINING A CONSTANT SPEED,
SUCH AS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR ON ROADS THAT
ARE WINDING, ICY, SNOW COVERED, OR SLIP-
PERY.
5.7L Gas
The speed control system is fully electronically con-
trolled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).A
cable and a vacuum controlled servo are not
used. This is a servo-less system.The controls
consist of two steering wheel mounted switches. The
switches are labeled: ON/OFF, RES/ACCEL, SET,
COAST, and CANCEL.
The system is designed to operate at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h).
WARNING: THE USE OF SPEED CONTROL IS NOT
RECOMMENDED WHEN DRIVING CONDITIONS DO
NOT PERMIT MAINTAINING A CONSTANT SPEED,
SUCH AS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR ON ROADS THAT
ARE WINDING, ICY, SNOW COVERED, OR SLIP-
PERY.
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE THEFT/
SECURITY SYSTEM....................1
DESCRIPTION - SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS)............1
DESCRIPTION ± SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER MODULE (SKIM)............1
OPERATION
OPERATION - VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
SYSTEM.............................1
OPERATION - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (SKIS)........................2
OPERATION ± SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
MODULE (SKIM).......................2DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM......3
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONFIGURING A NEW MODULE / SWITCH
OPERATING MODES....................3
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INITIALIZATION........................3
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING..........4
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR LAMP
DESCRIPTION..........................5
OPERATION............................5
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
SYSTEM
The Vehicle Theft/Security System (VTSS) is
designed to protect against whole vehicle theft. The
system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for
unauthorized operation.
The VTSS activates:
²Sounding of the horn
²Flashing of the park lamps
²Flashing of the head lamps
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) has 1 mode of
operation,CUSTOMER USAGEmode. The cus-
tomer usage mode provides full functionality of the
module and is the mode in which the RKE module
should be operating when used by the customer.
DESCRIPTION - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (SKIS)
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) is
designed to provide passive protection against unau-
thorized vehicle use by preventing the engine from
operating while the system is armed. The primary
components of this system are the Sentry Key Immo-
bilizer Module (SKIM), the Sentry Key transponder,
the Vehicle Theft/Security System (VTSS) indicator
LED, and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).The SKIM is installed on the steering column near
the ignition lock cylinder. The transponder is located
under the molded rubber cap on the head of the igni-
tion key. The VTSS indicator LED is located in the
instrument cluster.
DESCRIPTION ± SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
MODULE (SKIM)
The Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) con-
tains a Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver and a cen-
tral processing unit, which includes the Sentry Key
Immobilizer System (SKIS) program logic. The SKIS
programming enables the SKIM to program and
retain in memory the codes of at least two, but no
more than eight electronically coded Sentry Key
transponders. The SKIS programming also enables
the SKIM to communicate over the Programmable
Communication Interface (PCI) bus network with the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM), and/or the
DRBIIItscan tool.
OPERATION
OPERATION - VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
SYSTEM
When in theCustomer Usagemode of operation,
the system is armed when the vehicle is locked using
the:
²Power Door Lock Switches
²Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
²Key Cylinder Switches
DRVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY 8Q - 1

WIPERS/WASHERS
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WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM.....................6
CLEANING - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM.....6
INSPECTION - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM . . . 7
CHECK VALVE
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................8
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................11
WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
WASHER RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................15
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - EXCEPT DIESEL ENGINE.....15REMOVAL - DIESEL ENGINE............16
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - EXCEPT DIESEL ENGINE . . 17
INSTALLATION - DIESEL ENGINE.........17
WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION.........................17
OPERATION...........................18
REMOVAL.............................18
INSTALLATION.........................18
WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION.........................18
OPERATION...........................19
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................20
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................20
OPERATION...........................20
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER HIGH/
LOW RELAY.........................21
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................22
WIPER MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................22
OPERATION...........................23
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................24
OPERATION...........................25
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER ON/OFF
RELAY..............................25
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................26
WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION
An electrically operated intermittent wiper and
washer system is standard factory-installed safety
equipment on this model (Fig. 1). The wiper and
washer system includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service information:
²Check Valve- The washer system check valve
is integral to the wye fitting located in the washer
plumbing between the cowl plenum washer hose andthe washer nozzles, and is concealed beneath the
cowl plenum cover/grille panel at the base of the
windshield.
²Front Control Module- The Front Control
Module (FCM) is integral to the Integrated Power
Module (IPM). The IPM is located in the engine com-
partment, near the battery. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/POWER DISTRIBUTION/INTEGRATED
POWER MODULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Instrument Cluster- In this model, the instru-
ment cluster is also sometimes referred to as the Cab
Control Node (CCN). The instrument cluster is
located in the instrument panel above the steering
DRWIPERS/WASHERS 8R - 1

NAVIGATION/TELECOMMUNICATION
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NAVIGATION/TELECOMMUNICATION
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1HANDS FREE MODULE
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
NAVIGATION/
TELECOMMUNICATION
DESCRIPTION
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The hands-free cellular system on this vehicle uses
BluetoothŸ technology to provide wireless communi-
cation between the operator's compatible cellular
telephone and the vehicle's on-board receiver.
The system uses voice recognition technology to
control operation. The incoming voice is broadcast
through the vehicle's radio speakers, automatically
overriding any other audio signals on the front
speakers when the hands-free system is in use. A
microphone in the rearview mirror picks up vehicle
occupant's voices. If a call is in progress when the
ignition is switched off, the hands-free system will
continue to operate for up to 45 seconds as part of
the Accessory Relay Delay function. Thereafter, the
call can continue on the hand-held telephone.
The system will communicate with a telephone
that is anywhere within the vehicle. However, cover-
ing the hand held phone or the hands-free phone
module with a metal object may block the signal. The
system will recognize up to seven telephones, each of
which is given a spoken identification by the user
during the setup process. The system includes Span-
ish and French voice recognition in addition to
English.
Two buttons on the rearview mirror, identified with
ISO icons, control the system: A9phone9button turns
the system on and off; a9voice recognition9(or voice
command) button prompts the hands-free system to
listen for a voice command.
OPERATION
TELECOMMUNICATION
Two buttons on the rearview mirror, identified with
ISO icons, control the system: A9phone9button turns
the system on and off; a9voice recognition9(or voice
command) button prompts the hands-free system to
listen for a voice command. The system includes the
following features:
²Phone book - Stores telephone numbers for later
recall by name or other verbal identification, called a
voice tag, and memory location.
²Four memory locations - Home, Work, Cellular
and Pager. A maximum of 32 unique names or voice
tags may be stored at the same time, with a different
number in each of the four memory locations.
²Voice tag dialing - Dials the number associated
with a voice tag and memory location.
²Digit dialing - Dials the telephone number by
recognizing the names of the digits as they are spo-
ken.
²Receiving calls - A voice prompt notifies the user
of an incoming call. A voice response accepts or
rejects the call without manual intervention.
²Privacy Mode - Switches the call to the hand-
held telephone and the hands-free system and back
again using the ªvoice recognitionº (or ªvoice com-
mandº) button and a voice command, if desired.
DRNAVIGATION/TELECOMMUNICATION 8T - 1

WIRING
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION....... 8W-01-1
COMPONENT INDEX.................. 8W-02-1
POWER DISTRIBUTION............... 8W-10-1
GROUND DISTRIBUTION.............. 8W-15-1
BUS COMMUNICATIONS.............. 8W-18-1
CHARGING SYSTEM.................. 8W-20-1
STARTING SYSTEM.................. 8W-21-1
FUEL/IGNITION SYSTEM.............. 8W-30-1
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM..... 8W-31-1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL............ 8W-33-1
REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES....... 8W-34-1
ALL WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES........ 8W-35-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM..... 8W-39-1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............... 8W-40-1
HORN/CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET . . 8W-41-1
AIR CONDITIONING.................. 8W-42-1
AIRBAG SYSTEM.................... 8W-43-1
INTERIOR LIGHTING.................. 8W-44-1AUDIO SYSTEM..................... 8W-47-1
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER............ 8W-48-1
OVERHEAD CONSOLE................. 8W-49-1
FRONT LIGHTING.................... 8W-50-1
REAR LIGHTING..................... 8W-51-1
TURN SIGNALS...................... 8W-52-1
WIPERS............................ 8W-53-1
TRAILER TOW....................... 8W-54-1
NAVIGATION/TELECOMMUNICATION..... 8W-55-1
POWER WINDOWS................... 8W-60-1
POWER DOOR LOCKS................ 8W-61-1
POWER MIRRORS................... 8W-62-1
POWER SEATS...................... 8W-63-1
SPLICE INFORMATION................ 8W-70-1
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS............... 8W-80-1
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE
LOCATION........................ 8W-91-1
POWER DISTRIBUTION............... 8W-97-1 DRWIRING 8W - 1

8W-01 WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS...........................1
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT INFORMATION....5
DESCRIPTION - CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS......6
DESCRIPTION - SECTION IDENTIFICATION
AND INFORMATION....................6
DESCRIPTION - CONNECTOR, GROUND
AND SPLICE INFORMATION..............7
WARNING
WARNINGS - GENERAL.................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIRING
HARNESS............................7
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE -
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
SENSITIVE DEVICES...................8
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING OF
VOLTAGE POTENTIAL...................9
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR
CONTINUITY..........................9STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND...................9
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES
POWERING SEVERAL LOADS...........10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A
VOLTAGE DROP......................10
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL....................10
CONNECTOR
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
DIODE
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
TERMINAL
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
WIRE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - WIRE SPLICING . . 15
WIRING DIAGRAM
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS
DaimlerChrysler Corporation wiring diagrams are
designed to provide information regarding the vehi-
cles wiring content. In order to effectively use the
wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles, it is important
to understand all of their features and characteris-
tics.
Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
side of the circuit is placed near the top of the page,
and the ground (B-) side of the circuit is placed near
the bottom of the page (Fig. 1).
All switches, components, and modules are shown
in the at rest position with the doors closed and the
key removed from the ignition (Fig. 2).Components are shown two ways. A solid line
around a component indicates that the component is
complete. A dashed line around the component indi-
cates that the component is being shown is not com-
plete. Incomplete components have a reference
number to indicate the page where the component is
shown complete.
It is important to realize that no attempt is made
on the diagrams to represent components and wiring
as they appear on the vehicle. For example, a short
piece of wire is treated the same as a long one. In
addition, switches and other components are shown
as simply as possible, with regard to function only.
SYMBOLS
International symbols are used throughout the wir-
ing diagrams. These symbols are consistent with
those being used around the world (Fig. 3).
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION
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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

8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
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POWER DISTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.........2
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CIGAR LIGHTER
OUTLET.............................2
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
DESCRIPTION..........................3
OPERATION............................3
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................4
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION..........................5OPERATION............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FRONT
CONTROL MODULE....................5
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION..........................6
OPERATION............................6
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
OUTLET.............................7
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
POWER DISTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION
This group covers the various standard and
optional power distribution components used on this
model. The power distribution system for this vehicle
consists of the following components:
²Integrated Power Module (IPM)
²Front Control Module (FCM)
²Power Distribution Center (PDC)
²Power Outlets
²Cigar Lighter Outlets
²Relays
Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit sche-
matics.
The power distribution system also incorporates
various types of circuit control and protection fea-
tures, including:
²Automatic resetting circuit breakers
²Blade-type fuses
²Cartridge fuses
²Relays
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the power distribution system. See the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the features and use of all of the
power distribution system components.
OPERATION
The power distribution system for this vehicle is
designed to provide safe, reliable, and centralized dis-
tribution points for the electrical current required to
operate all of the many standard and optional facto-
ry-installed electrical and electronic powertrain,
chassis, safety, security, comfort and convenience sys-
tems. At the same time, the power distribution sys-
tem was designed to provide ready access to these
electrical distribution points for the vehicle techni-
cian to use when conducting diagnosis and repair of
faulty circuits. The power distribution system can
also prove useful for the sourcing of additional elec-
trical circuits that may be required to provide the
electrical current needed to operate many accessories
that the vehicle owner may choose to have installed
in the aftermarket.
DR8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION 8W - 97 - 1