1999 DODGE RAM Ignition system
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Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Malfunctioning includes inoperative, intermittent
operation, or failure to perform all functions.
( 3) - Make sure poor sound quality is not caused by
ignition/charging system or other forms of electrical
interference.
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RELAY BOXES
RELAY BOX INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Burned, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Cover missing ........... C ... Require replacement of cover.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Melted, not affecting
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See HORNS AND SIRENS .
SOLENOIDS
See ACTUATOR MOTORS (SOLENOIDS) (ELECTRIC) .
NOTE: For starter solenoids that are integral to the starter
assembly, see STARTERS.
NOTE: For starter relays, see RELAYS.
SPEAKERS AND MICROPHONES
SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... A ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Membrane torn ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Polarity reversed ....... A ................. Require repair.
Sound quality poor ...... A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
( 3) - Make sure poor sound quality is not caused by
ignition/charging system or other forms of electrical
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broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Skips ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Sound quality poor ...... A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Speed incorrect ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Malfunctioning includes inoperative, intermittent
operation, or failure to perform all functions.
( 3) - Make sure poor sound quality is not caused by
ignition/charging system or other forms of electrical
interference.
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TENSIONERS
TENSIONER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
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performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Malfunctioning includes inoperative, intermittent
operation, or failure to perform all functions.
( 3) - Make sure poor sound quality is not caused by
ignition/charging system or other forms of electrical
interference.
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TRANSDUCERS
TRANSDUCER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Drive mechanism damaged,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Drive mechanism damaged,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking
(vacuum/fluid/air) ..... A ............ Require replacement.
Linkage bent, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Linkage binding, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage binding, not
affecting performance .. 2 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage broken .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
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A - E N G IN E/V IN ID
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
CHRY - Chrysler Corp. Introduction - Trucks
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1999 MODEL COVERAGE \
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MODEL BODY ENGINE ENGINE FUEL IGNITION
CODE ID
(1) SYSTEM SYSTEM
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2) DIS ( 3)
Grand Caravan
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3.0L 3 SFI (
2) Hall Effect
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3.3L R SFI DIS (
3)
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3.3L G (
4) SFI DIS ( 3)
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3.8L L SFI DIS (
3)
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Dakota AN 2.5L P SFI (
2) Hall Effect
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3.9L X SFI (
2) Hall Effect
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5.2L Y SFI (
2) Hall Effect
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5.9L Z SFI (
2) Hall Effect
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Durango DN 3.9L X SFI (
2) Hall Effect
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2) Hall Effect
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2) Hall Effect
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Ram Pickup (
5) 3.9L X SFI ( 2) Hall Effect
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2) Hall Effect
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5.9L HD (
7) 5 SFI ( 2) Hall Effect
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5.9L Diesel 6 EFI (
8) N/A
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2) DIS ( 3)
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Ram Van & AB 3.9L X SFI (
2) Hall Effect
Ram Wagon
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2) Hall Effect
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9) SFI ( 2) Hall Effect
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10) SFI ( 2) Hall Effect
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2) Hall Effect
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Town & Country NS 3.3L R SFI DIS (
3)
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3.3L G (
4) SFI DIS ( 3)
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(
1) - Engine may be identified by 8th character of Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN).
(
2) - Sequential Fuel Injection.
(
3) - Distributorless Ignition System.
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4) - Engine code "G" indicates flex-fuel.
(
5) - Body code for standard pickup is BR. Body code for
Quad Cab is BE.
(
6) - Light-duty emissions.
(
7) - Heavy-duty emissions.
(
8) - Electronic fuel injection.
(
9) - Engine code "2" indicates Liquid Propane Gas (LPG).
(
10 ) - Engine code "T" indicates Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
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Fig. 1: VIN Definition
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
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If equipped, the EMR light (some models may use a reminder
flag) reminds vehicle operator that an emission system maintenance is
required. This indicator is activated after a predetermined
time/mileage.
When performing a smog check inspection, ensure EMR indicator
is not activated. On models using an EMR light, light should glow when
ignition switch is turned to ON position and should turn off when
engine is running.
If an EMR flag is present or an EMR light stays on with
engine running, fail vehicle and service or replace applicable
emission-related components. To reset an EMR indicator, refer to
appropriate MAINTENANCE REMINDER LIGHTS in the MAINTENANCE section.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is used to alert
vehicle operator that the computerized engine control system has
detected a malfunction (when it stays on all the time with engine
running). On some models, the MIL may also be used to display trouble
codes.
As a bulb and system check, malfunction indicator light will
glow when ignition switch is turned to ON position and engine is not
running. When engine is started, light should go out.
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Engine pre-oiling can be done using pressure oiler (if
available). Connect pressure oiler to cylinder block oil passage
such as oil pressure sending unit. Operate pressure oiler long enough
to ensure correct amount of oil has filled crankcase. Check oil level
while pre-oiling.
If pressure oiler is not available, disconnect ignition
system. Remove oil pressure sending unit and replace with oil pressure
test gauge. Using starter motor, rotate engine starter until gauge
shows normal oil pressure for several seconds. DO NOT crank engine
for more than 30 seconds to avoid starter motor damage.
Ensure oil pressure has reached the most distant point from
the oil pump. Reinstall oil pressure sending unit. Reconnect ignition
system.
INITIAL START-UP
Start the engine and operate engine at low speed while
checking for coolant, fuel and oil leaks. Stop engine. Recheck coolant
and oil level. Adjust if necessary.
CAMSHAFT
Break-in procedure is required when a new or reground
camshaft has been installed. Operate and maintain engine speed between
1500-2500 RPM for approximately 30 minutes. Procedure may vary due to
manufacturers recommendations.
PISTON RINGS
Piston rings require a break-in procedure to ensure seating
of rings to cylinder walls. Serious damage may occur to rings if
correct procedures are not followed.
Extremely high piston ring temperatures are produced obtained
during break-in process. If rings are exposed to excessively high RPM
or high cylinder pressures, ring damage can occur. Follow piston ring
manufacturer's recommended break-in procedure.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Check or adjust ignition timing and dwell (if applicable).
Adjust valves (if necessary). Adjust carburetion or injection idle
speed and mixture. Retighten cylinder heads (if required). If
cylinder head or block is aluminum, retighten bolts when engine is
cold. Follow the engine manufacturer's recommended break-in procedure
and maintenance schedule for new engines.
NOTE: Some manufacturer's require that head bolts be retightened
after specified amount of operation. This must be done to
prevent head gasket failure.