1999 DODGE RAM oil change

replace PCM and see INACTIVE DTC CONDITION under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM. Testing is complete.
DTC P0783: 3-4 SHIFT SOL, NO RPM DROP @ 3-4 SHIFT
Circuit Description
Circuit is monitored continuously while key is on and engine
running. Code sets if expected RPM drop does not occur within 4
seconds of requested gear change by PCM. Test must fail 3 times to set
code.
Possible Causes
* Transmission mechanically defective.
* TPS codes set.
* Transmission 3-4 solenoid wiring harness defective.
* Transmission fluid burnt or oil pan has excessive debris.
Diagnostic Procedures
1) Using scan tool, read DTCs. On all bodies except AB and WJ
bodies, go to next step. On AB and WJ bodies, if DTC SPECIFIC GOOD
TRIPS counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to
step 6). If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed
count is "0", indicating DTC still exists, go to next step.
2) If any DTCs listed are present, perform appropriate
test(s). See 3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID TESTS table. If no DTCs are present,
go to next step.
3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID TESTS









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DTC Message Test
NO CAM SIGNAL AT PCM ..................................... ( 1) P0340
P/N SWITCH STUCK IN PARK OR IN GEAR .......................... P1899
Any Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) DTC ......................... ( 1)
TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH SOLENOID/TRANS RELAY CIRCUITS ........ P0743
TRANS 12-VOLT SUPPLY RELAY CNTRL CIRCUIT ..................... P1765
TRANS 3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID/TRANS RELAY CIRCUITS ................ P0753
( 1) - See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.









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3) Check transmission fluid for proper level and for any
debris. Fill or repair transmission as necessary. If fluid level and
condition are okay, go to next step.
4) Connect a 0-300 psi (0-21 kg/cm
) pressure gauge to
transmission Overdrive (O/D) clutch pressure test port. Connect a
second 0-300 psi (0-21 kg/cm
) pressure gauge to transmission governor
pressure test port. See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL
article. Ensure engine and transmission are at normal operating
temperature. With an assistant, test drive vehicle. Using scan tool,
select GOV and 3-4 SHIFT VALVE SYSTEM TEST. Select 4th gear while
monitoring pressure gauge. Governor pressure should rise to greater
than 20 psi (1.4 kg/cm
) and O/D pressure should rise to greater than
40 psi (2.8 kg/cm). If pressures are as specified, go to next step.
If pressures are not as specified, go to step 8).
5) Using wiring diagram as a guide, inspect wiring and
connectors. Repair wiring harness as necessary. If wiring and
connectors are okay, go to next step.
6) Using scan tool, erase DTCs. Start engine. Road test
vehicle at 0-55 MPH with a constant 20 percent throttle. Repeat road
test 4 times. Note if DTC P0783 resets. If DTC P0783 resets, repair
wiring harness as necessary. If DTC P0783 does not reset, go to next

necessary. See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. If
transmission is okay, go to next step.
6) Replace governor pressure solenoid. Replace transmission
oil pan and refill fluid. Start engine. Read gauge pressure. If
pressure is less than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
), testing is complete. If
pressure is 3 psi (.2 kg/cm) or greater, replace valve body.
7) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair
as necessary. If connector and terminals are okay, turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at
transmission solenoid harness connector. If voltage is 4.5 volts or
less, repair open 5-volt supply circuit. If voltage is greater than 4.
5 volts, replace governor pressure sensor.
8) Using scan tool, read and record FREEZE FRAME data. Ensure
CAUSED BY DTC hex code matches DTC message on screen. Using wiring
diagram as a guide, inspect wiring and connectors. Repair wiring
harness as necessary. If wiring and connectors are okay, go to next
step.
9) Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Drive vehicle at 0-20 MPH and
come to complete for 20 seconds. Repeat road test 5 times. Using scan
tool, monitor governor actual pressure and target pressure. If
pressures greater than 3 psi (.2 kg/cm
) at zero MPH appears, repair
wiring harness as necessary. If pressures greater than 3 psi (.2
kg/cm
) at zero MPH do not appear, testing is complete.
DTC P1762: GOV PRESS SEN OFFSET VOLTS TOO LOW OR HIGH
Circuit Description
Circuit is monitored continuously while key is on and engine
running. Code sets if governor pressure is out of range for 1.3
seconds. Test must fail 3 times to set code.
Possible Causes
* Solenoid pack connector 5 volt supply circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor ground circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor wiring harness and/or connectors
defective.
* Transmission fluid burnt or oil pan has excessive debris.
Diagnostic Procedures
1) Using scan tool, read DTCs. On AN and DN bodies, go to
next step. On all except AN and DN bodies, if DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step 9).
If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed count is
"0", go to next step.
2) Start engine and allow it to reach normal temperature.
Check transmission fluid level and condition. Correct transmission
fluid level or condition as necessary. If transmission fluid level and
condition are okay, go to next step.
3) Turn ignition off and back on. Do not start. Using scan
tool, check Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch operation. Repair PNP
switch as necessary. If PNP switch operation is okay, go to next step.
4) Start engine. Place gear selector in Neutral. Using scan
tool, read GOV PRESSURE voltage. If voltage is not .30-.76 volt, go to
step 6). If voltage is as specified, go to next step.
5) While monitoring GOV PRESSURE sensor voltage, wiggle
connectors and wiring harness between governor pressure sensor and
PCM. If voltage changes while wiggling connectors and harness, repair
connector or harness as necessary. If voltage does not change,
conditions required to set DTC P1762 are not present at this time. DTC
P1762 sets if governor pressure sensor input is less than or greater
than a predetermined PNP switch calibration for 1.3 seconds under

predetermined conditions. Possible causes are: faulty governor
pressure sensor, shorted or open 5-volt supply circuit or faulty PCM.
Testing is complete.
6) While monitoring GOV PRESSURE sensor voltage, wiggle
connectors and wiring harness between governor pressure sensor and
PCM. If voltage changes while wiggling connectors and harness, repair
connector or harness as necessary. If voltage does not change, go to
next step.
7) Read and record FREEZE FRAME data. Turn ignition off.
Disconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Inspect connector
and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector and
terminals are okay, turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground
and 5-volt supply circuit at transmission solenoid harness connector.
If voltage is less than 4.5 volts, repair open 5-volt supply circuit.
If voltage is 4.5 volts or greater, go to next step.
8) Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connectors.
Inspect connectors and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If
connectors and terminals are okay, measure resistance of ground
circuit between transmission solenoid harness connector and Black PCM
harness connector C1. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, repair open
ground circuit. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step.
9) Reconnect all harness connectors. Start engine. Use scan
tool to read and record FREEZE FRAME data. Erase DTCs. Start engine
and allow it to idle in Neutral or Park for 3 minutes. Read DTCs. If
DTC P1762 does not reset test is complete. If DTC P1762 resets, go to
next step.
10) Drain transmission fluid and remove oil pan. Replace
governor pressure sensor. Inspect oil pan for burnt oil and debris.
Repair transmission as necessary. See appropriate AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL article. If transmission is okay, no problem is
found at this time. Testing is complete.
DTC P1763: GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH
Circuit Description
Circuit is monitored continuously while key is on and engine
running. Code sets if governor pressure signal voltage is greater than
4.89 volts for 8.5 seconds.
Possible Causes
* Solenoid pack connector 5 volt supply circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor ground circuit open.
* Governor pressure sensor wiring harness and/or connectors
defective.
* Governor pressure/temperature sensor defective.
* Governor pressure sensor signal circuit short to voltage.
* Governor pressure sensor signal circuit open.
* PCM defective.
Diagnostic Procedures
1) Using scan tool read DTCs. If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step
22). If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed
count is "0", indicating DTC still exists, go to next step.
2) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair
as necessary. If connector and terminals are okay, turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at
transmission solenoid harness connector. If voltage is 4.5-5.5 volts,
go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair open 5-volt
supply circuit.
3) Reconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Using

scan tool, read governor pressure sensor voltage. If voltage is
greater than 4.65 volts, go to next step. If voltage is 4.65 volts or
less, go to step 11).
4) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Disconnect PCM harness connectors. Inspect
connectors and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector
and terminals are okay, measure resistance of governor pressure sensor
signal circuit between transmission solenoid harness connector and
White PCM harness connector C2. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms,
repair open governor pressure sensor signal circuit. If resistance is
5 ohms or less, go to next step.
5) Measure resistance of sensor ground circuit between Black
PCM harness connector C1 and transmission solenoid harness connector.
If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open ground circuit. If
resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to next step.
6) Connect a fused jumper wire between fused B+ circuit and
transmission control relay output circuit at transmission relay
connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and
governor pressure signal circuit at White PCM harness connector C2. If
voltage is greater than 10 volts, repair governor pressure signal
circuit for short to voltage. If voltage is 10 volts or less, go to
next step.
7) Turn ignition off. Drain transmission fluid and remove oil
pan. Reconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Disconnect
governor pressure sensor harness connector. Inspect connector and
terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector and terminals
are okay, measure resistance of governor pressure sensor ground
circuit between Black PCM harness connector C1 and governor pressure
sensor harness connector. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair
or replace transmission solenoid and harness assembly. If resistance
is 5 ohms or less, go to next step.
8) Reconnect all harness connectors except governor pressure
sensor harness connector. Carefully connect a fused jumper wire
between ground circuit and governor pressure signal circuit at
governor pressure sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on. Using
scan tool, read governor pressure sensor voltage. If voltage is .1
volt or less, replace governor pressure sensor. If resistance is
greater than .1 volt, go to next step.
9) Measure resistance of governor pressure sensor signal
circuit between White PCM harness connector C2 and governor pressure
sensor harness connector. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair
or replace transmission solenoid and harness assembly. If resistance
is 5 ohms or less, go to next step.
10) Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and
governor pressure signal circuit at governor pressure sensor harness
connector. If voltage is greater than one volt, repair or replace
transmission solenoid and harness assembly. If voltage is one volt or
less, replace PCM.
11) If governor pressure voltage is less than .12 volt, go to
DTC P1764: GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO LOW. If governor
pressure voltage is .12 volt or greater, go to next step.
12) If governor pressure voltage is .12-.80 volt, go to next
step. If governor pressure voltage is .80 volt or greater, go to step
15).
13) Wiggle wiring harness between PCM and governor pressure
sensor while monitoring governor pressure voltage on scan tool. If
voltage changes while wiggling wiring harness, repair wiring harness
as necessary. If voltage does not change, go next step.
14) Conditions required to set DTC P1763 are not present at
this time. DTC P1763 sets if governor pressure sensor input is greater
than 4.89 volts for 8.36 seconds. Possible causes are: PCM internally
shorted or open, incorrectly wired, dirty or corroded connectors or
open or shorted wiring. See INACTIVE DTC CONDITION under SELF-

10) If governor pressure voltage is than .12-.80 volt, go to
next step. If governor pressure voltage is .80 volt or greater, go to
test DTC P1763B: GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH (AN & DN
BODIES).
11) Wiggle wiring harness between PCM and governor pressure
sensor while monitoring governor pressure voltage on scan tool. If
voltage changes while wiggling wiring harness, repair wiring harness
as necessary. If voltage does not change, conditions required to set
DTC P1764 are not present at this time. DTC P1764 sets if governor
pressure sensor input is less than .1 volt for 8.5 seconds. Possible
causes are: PCM internally shorted or open, incorrectly wired, dirty
or corroded connectors or open or shorted wiring. See INACTIVE DTC
CONDITION under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Testing is complete.
Diagnostic Procedures (BR Body)
1) Using scan tool, read DTCs. If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS
counter is not displayed or displayed count is not "0", go to step
23). If DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIPS counter is displayed and displayed
count is "0", go to next step.
2) Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid
harness connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair
as necessary. If connector and terminals are okay, turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and 5-volt supply circuit at
transmission solenoid harness connector. If voltage is 4.5-5.5 volts,
go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair open 5-volt
supply circuit.
3) Reconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Using
scan tool, read governor pressure sensor voltage. If voltage is
greater than 4.65 volts, go to step 9). If voltage is less than .12
volt, go to next step. If voltage is not .12-.80 volt, go to step 23).
If voltage is .80-4.65 volts, go to step 16).
4) Check and record freeze frame data to determine conditions
which set code. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connectors.
Disconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Inspect connector
and terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector and
terminals are okay, measure resistance between sensor ground circuit
at Black PCM harness connector C1 and governor pressure sensor signal
circuit at White PCM harness connector C2. If resistance is less than
5 ohms, repair governor pressure sensor signal circuit for short to
ground circuit. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, go to next step.
5) Measure resistance between ground and governor pressure
sensor signal circuit at White PCM harness connector C2. If resistance
is less than 5 ohms, repair governor pressure sensor signal circuit
for short to ground. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, go to next
step.
6) Drain transmission fluid and remove oil pan. Disconnect
pressure/temperature sensor harness connector. Inspect connector and
terminals for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector and terminals
are okay, reconnect transmission solenoid harness connector. Measure
resistance between ground circuit and governor pressure sensor signal
circuit at governor pressure sensor harness connector. If resistance
is less than 5 ohms, repair or replace transmission solenoid and
harness assembly. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, go to next step.
7) Measure resistance between ground and governor pressure
sensor signal circuit at governor pressure sensor harness connector.
If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair or replace transmission
solenoid and harness assembly. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, go
to next step.
8) Reconnect all harness connectors except
pressure/temperature sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on. Using
scan tool, read governor pressure sensor voltage. If voltage is 4.8
volts or less, replace PCM. If voltage is greater than 4.8 volts,
replace pressure/temperature sensor.

TRIP COUNTER displays "0", return to appropriate test(s). If DTC
SPECIFIC GOOD TRIP COUNTER displays one or more, repair is complete.
Go to step 9).
3) If coming to this test from a mis-fire DTC test, go step
7). If coming to this test from other than a mis-fire DTC test, use
scan tool to monitor pretest enabling conditions until all conditions
have been met. Once all enabling conditions are met, observe
appropriate monitor for DTC on scan tool and go to next step.
4) Using scan tool, monitor SIMILAR CONDITIONS to attempt to
duplicate conditions that vehicle was operating at when DTC was set.
If conditions can be duplicated, GOOD TRIP COUNTER will change to one
or more. Monitor operation may be observed on scan tool. All specified
enabling conditions for specified DTC must be met before PCM will
operate monitor. Go to next step.
5) Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Start engine and allow
it to idle for 2 minutes while monitoring scan tool. If STARTS SINCE
SET and DTC SPECIFIC GOOD TRIP COUNTER change to one or more, repair
is complete. Go to step 9). If STARTS SINCE SET and DTC SPECIFIC GOOD
TRIP COUNTER do not change to one or more, go to next step.
6) Using scan tool, read DTCs. If any DTC exists, return to
appropriate test(s). If no other DTC exists, go to next step.
7) Using scan tool, monitor SIMILAR CONDITIONS to attempt to
duplicate conditions that vehicle was operating at when DTC was set.
If conditions can be duplicated, MISFIRE GOOD TRIP COUNTER will change
to one or more. If MISFIRE GOOD TRIP COUNTER changes to one or more,
test is complete. Go to step 9). If MISFIRE GOOD TRIP COUNTER does not
change to one or more, go to next step.
8) Using scan tool, read DTCs. If any DTC exists, return to
appropriate test(s). If no other DTC exists, go to next step.
9) Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, erase
DTCs. Turn ignition off. Disconnect scan tool. Test is complete.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR, GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID &
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
NOTE: Transmission fluid temperature sensor is integral with
governor pressure sensor.
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid.
Remove transmission oil pan and filter. Disconnect harness connectors
from governor pressure solenoid and sensor.
2) Remove pressure solenoid retainer-to-governor body screws.
Separate solenoid retainer from governor and pull solenoid from
governor body.
3) Remove governor body-to-valve body bolts. Separate
governor body from valve body. Remove governor body and gasket. Remove
retainer clip holding pressure sensor to governor body and remove
pressure sensor.
Installation
1) Clean all gasket surfaces. Lubricate NEW "O" ring with ATF
and install on pressure sensor. Push pressure sensor into governor
body and install retainer clip. Position governor body on valve body
with NEW gasket and install governor body-to-valve body bolts.
2) Lubricate NEW "O" ring with ATF and install on pressure
solenoid. Push solenoid into governor body. Install solenoid retainer.
Reconnect harness connectors to pressure solenoid and sensor. To
complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

pinion face. Etched marking, in thousandths of an inch, indicates
deviation from standard dimension.
5) When etched marking is negative (-), add this amount to
pinion depth shim pack to obtain correct shim thickness. When etched
marking is positive (+), subtract this amount from pinion depth shim
pack to obtain correct shim thickness. If etched marking is zero, no
change is required in pinion depth shim pack thickness.
6) Measure pinion depth shims separately using micrometer. If
slinger is used, slinger thickness must also be included in pinion
depth shim pack. Remove pinion depth gauge set components from axle
housing.
7) Place pinion depth shim pack in axle housing bore for rear
(inner) bearing race. Using appropriate bearing race installer, drive
rear (inner) bearing race into axle housing. Ensure bearing race is
fully seated.
8) Using bearing race installer, drive front (outer) bearing\
race into axle housing. Ensure bearing race is fully seated. Proceed
to PINION BEARING PRELOAD.
Pinion Bearing Preload
1) Install slinger on pinion (if equipped). Press rear
(inner) pinion bearing onto pinion until bearing is fully seated.
Install preload shims on pinion. Install pinion in axle housing.
Install front (outer) pinion bearing and slinger (if equipped).
Install pinion flange on pinion.
2) Using holder and Pinion Flange Installer (C-3718) for 246\
and 267 models, Installer (D-191) for 286 models, press pinion flange
onto pinion. Install washer and used pinion nut. Tighten pinion nut to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
3) Using INCH-lb. torque wrench, check torque required to
rotate pinion. This is pinion bearing preload. Ensure pinion bearing
preload is within specification. See AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
table.
4) If pinion bearing preload is not within specification,
adjust thickness of preload shims. Decrease shim thickness to increase
pinion bearing preload. Increase shim thickness to decrease pinion
bearing preload.
5) Remove nut and washer from pinion. Using holder and Pinion
Flange Remover (C-452), remove pinion flange from pinion. Ensure oil
seal surface in axle housing is clean.
Fig. 5: Pinion Depth Shim Adjustment Chart
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

interchangeable. Inspect all components for wear. Note amount of wear
in lifter body-to-camshaft contact area. Surface must have smooth and
convex contact face. If wear is apparent, carefully inspect cam lobe.
Inspect push rod contact area and lifter body for scoring
or signs of wear. If body is scored, inspect lifter bore for damage
and lack of lubrication. On roller type lifters, inspect roller for
flaking, pitting, loss of needle bearings and roughness during
rotation.
Measure lifter body O.D. in several areas. Measure lifter
bore I.D. of cylinder block. Some models offer oversized lifters.
Replace lifter if damaged.
If lifter check valve is not operating, obstructions may be
preventing it from closing or valve spring may be broken. Clean or
replace components as necessary.
Check plunger operation. Plunger should drop to bottom of the
body by its own weight when assembled dry. If plunger is not free,
soak lifter in solvent to dissolve deposits.
Lifter leak-down test can be performed on lifter. Lifter
must be filled with special test oil. New lifters contain special test
oil. Using lifter leak-down tester, perform leak-down test following
manufacturer's instructions. If leak-down time is not within
specifications, replace lifter assembly.
Lifters should be soaked in clean engine oil several hours
prior to installation. Coat lifter base, roller (if equipped) and
lifter body with ample amount of Molykote or camshaft lubricant. See
Fig. 13. Install lifter in original location. Install remaining
components. Valve lash adjustment is not required on most hydraulic
lifters. Preload of hydraulic lifter is automatic. Some models may
require adjustment.
Mechanical Lifters
Lifter assemblies must be installed in original locations.
Remove rocker arm assembly and push rod. Mark components for location.
Some applications require intake manifold or lifter cover removal.
Remove lifter retainer plate (if used). To remove lifters, use lifter
remover or magnet.
Inspect push rod contact area and lifter body for scoring or
signs of wear. If body is scored, inspect lifter bore for damage and
lack of lubrication. Note amount of wear in lifter body-to-camshaft
contact area. Surface must have smooth and convex contact face. If
wear is apparent, carefully inspect cam lobe.
Coat lifter base, roller (if equipped) and lifter body with
ample amount of Molykote or camshaft lubricant. Install lifter in
original location. Install remaining components. Tighten bolts to
specification. Adjust valves. See VALVE ADJUSTMENT in this article.
PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS & BEARINGS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: Always refer to appropriate engine overhaul article in the
ENGINES section for complete overhaul procedures and
specifications for the vehicle being repaired.
RIDGE REMOVAL
Ridge in cylinder wall must be removed prior to piston
removal. Failure to remove ridge prior to removing pistons will cause
piston damage in piston ring locations.
With the piston at bottom dead center, place a rag in the
bore to trap metal chips. Install ridge reamer in cylinder bore.
Adjust ridge reamer using manufacturer's instructions. Remove ridge