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cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Reconnect negative battery cable. Measure voltage between ground and
terminal No. 6 (Pink/White wire) of instrument cluster connector C1.
See Fig. 1 . If battery voltage is present, reinstall instrument
cluster and go to SELF- DIAGNOSTICS. If battery voltage is not
present, repair open circuit between fuse No. 12 (15-amp) in junction
block and instrument cluster connector C1 and go to next step.
5) Remove and inspect fuse No. 11 (10-amp) in junction block\
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If fuse is okay, go to next step. If fuse is blown, locate and repair
cause of blown fuse. Install new fuse and recheck system operation.
6) Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and power
side (Dark Blue/White wire) of fuse No. 11 (10-amp) in junction bloc\
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If battery voltage is present, go to step 8). If battery voltage is
not present, locate and repair open circuit to fuse No. 11. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
7) Turn ignition off and disconnect negative battery cable.
Install instrument cluster. Connect negative battery cable. Turn
ignition on. Set parking brake and observe instrument cluster brake
warning light. If brake warning light is on, go to next step. If brake
warning light is off, go to step 9).
8) Turn ignition off. Turn parking lights on and adjust
instrument panel lights dimmer rheostat to full bright position. If
instrument panel lights are on, go to step 10). If instrument panel
lights are off, repair instrument cluster illumination ground circuit
between instrument cluster connector C2 terminal No. 7 (Black wire)
and ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
9) Turn ignition off and disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Connect negative battery cable. Turn ignition on.
Measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 2 (Dark Blue/White
wire) at instrument cluster connector C1. If battery voltage is
present, go to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. If battery voltage is not present,
repair open circuit between junction block fuse No. 11 and instrument
cluster.
10) Turn ignition off and disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Check continuity between ground and terminal No. 4
(Black/Dark Green wire) at instrument cluster connector C1. If
continuity exists, go to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. If continuity does not
exist, locate and repair open in ground circuit.
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
1) With ignition off, press and hold trip odometer RESET
button while turning ignition switch to ON position. Continue to hold
RESET button until odometer window displays CHEC (about 10 seconds).
Release RESET button. If problem exists, system will display
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). See DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART table. For
repairs of DTCs, see appropriate BODY CONTROL COMPUTER TESTS article.
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2) If no DTCs appear, cluster will start a walking segment
test. First, all segments will be illuminated, then each segment in
sequence. If any segment does not illuminate, repeat test to confirm
and replace instrument cluster. When walking segment test is complete,
bulb check will start.
3) If any bulb does not light, remove instrument cluster and
check bulb and bulb holder. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Ensure bulb holder is properly installed in cluster. If
bulb and bulb holder are okay, replace instrument cluster. If LED does
not light, replace instrument cluster. When bulb check is complete,
gauge actuator test will start.
4) Each gauge needle should stop at 3 calibration points,
then return to relaxed position. If any gauge does not perform as
specified, remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Inspect all connections between printed
circuit board and gauge terminals, repair as necessary. If connections
are okay, replace instrument cluster. Instrument cluster will
automatically exit self-diagnostics when test is complete.
SYSTEM TESTS
NOTE: There are 2 instrument cluster connectors. These connectors
look identical. Identify connector by wire color. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE
1) Ensure parking brake is released. Turn ignition on. If
brake warning light stays on, check and repair hydraulic brake system
as necessary. See appropriate DISC & DRUM article in BRAKES section.
2) If brake warning light does not illuminate when ignition
is on, check fuse No. 17 (10-amp) on Ram Pickup or fuse No. 11 (10-
amp) on Ram Van and Ram Wagon in junction block. Junction block is
located at left end cover of instrument panel. If fuse is okay, go to
next step. If fuse is blown, locate and repair cause of blown fuse.
Install new fuse and recheck system operation.
3) Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and power
side of fuse No. 17 on Ram Pickup or fuse No. 11 on Ram Van and Ram
Wagon. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, locate and repair open circuit between to
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junction block. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
4) Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect parking brake switch connector. Switch is located at base
of parking brake lever. Ensure parking brake lever is released. Check
continuity between ground and parking brake switch terminal. If
continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists,
adjust or replace parking brake switch.
5) Ensure parking brake switch is still disconnected. Turn
ignition off. Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity between ground and park brake
switch connector. If continuity does not exist, go to next step. If
continuity exists, repair short to ground between instrument cluster
and park brake switch.
6) Check continuity between park brake switch connector and
instrument cluster connector C1, terminal No. 3 (White/Pink wire on
Ram Van and Ram Wagon; White/Light Green wire on Ram Pickup). See
Fig. 1. If continuity does not exist, repair open circuit. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS. If continuity exists, see PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS under SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) LIGHT INOPERATIVE (RAM PICKUP)
1) Remove and inspect fuse No. 17 (10-amp) in junction block\
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Junction block is located at left end cover of instrument panel. If
fuse is okay, go to next step. If fuse is blown, locate and repair
cause of blown fuse. Install new fuse and recheck system operation.
2) Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and power
side of fuse No. 17. If battery voltage is present, go to next step.
If battery voltage is not present, locate and repair open circuit
between ignition switch and junction block.
3) Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect 4WD switch connector. 4WD switch connector is located at
right side of front axle. Check continuity between 4WD switch
connector Black wire and ground. If continuity does not exist, repair
open Black wire between 4WD switch and ground. If continuity exists,
go to next step.
4) Reconnect battery cable. Turn ignition on. Install jumper
wire between 4WD switch connector terminals. 4WD light should
illuminate. If light illuminates, replace 4WD switch. If light does
not illuminate, go to next step.
5) Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Ensure 4WD switch is still disconnected. Remove instrument cluster.
See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity
between ground and instrument cluster connector C2 terminal No. 10
(Gray wire). See Fig. 1. If continuity does not exist, go to next
step. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in wire between
instrument cluster and 4WD switch.
6) Check continuity of wire between 4WD switch connector and
terminal No. 10 at instrument cluster connector C2. If continuity does
not exist, repair open wire. If continuity exists, replace bulb.
LOW WASHER FLUID LIGHT INOPERATIVE
1) Remove and inspect fuse No. 17 (10-amp) on Ram Pickup or
fuse No. 11 (10-amp) on Ram Van and Ram Wagon in junction block.
Junction block is located at left end cover of instrument panel. If
fuse is okay, go to next step. If fuse is blown, locate and repair
cause of blown fuse. Install new fuse and recheck system operation.
2) Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and power
side of fuse No. 14 (10-amp) on Ram Pickup or fuse No. 11 (10-amp) o\
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Ram Van and Ram Wagon. If battery voltage is present, go to next step.
If battery voltage is not present, locate and repair open circuit
between ignition switch and junction block.
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1) Disconnect negative battery cable. On A/T models, turn
ignition switch to UNLOCK position and shift gear selector to "1"
position. On models equipped with tilt steering wheel, tilt wheel to
lowest position. On all models, open power outlet door and remove
instrument cluster bezel retaining screw. Pry cluster bezel away from
clips securing it to instrument panel. See Fig. 3. Disconnect
electrical connectors from power outlet to cluster bezel.
2) Remove 4 instrument cluster screws. On A/T models, shift
gear selector to PARK position. On all models, pull cluster rearward,
and disconnect 2 electrical connectors. On A/T models, pull cluster
rearward enough to gain access to shift indicator retaining screws in
back of instrument cluster. Remove shift indicator. Remove instrument
cluster. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 3: Removing Instrument Cluster Bezel (Ram Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to
UNLOCK position, set parking brake and shift gear selector to "1"
position. On models equipped with tilt steering wheel, tilt wheel to
lowest position. On all models, pry cluster bezel away from clips
securing it to instrument panel. See Fig. 4. Pull left side of bezel
far enough to clear trip odometer reset button and remove bezel.
2) Remove 4 instrument cluster screws. Shift gear selector
into PARK position. Pull cluster rearward, and disconnect 2 electrical
connectors. Pull cluster rearward enough to gain access to shift
indicator retaining screws in back of instrument cluster. Remove shift
indicator. Remove instrument cluster. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
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Fig. 7: Removing Shift Indicator (Ram Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. Remove
shift indicator from back of instrument cluster. Place gear selector
in PARK position. Remove left instrument panel end cap. Remove 5
screws retaining steering column opening cover. Steering column cover
has 4 retaining clips on upper half and will require prying or lifting
with flat bladed tool to remove. Remove steering column opening cover.
2) Remove park brake release handle and data Link Connector
(DLC). Remove knee blocker. Squeeze side of shift selector indicator
cable housing retainer and remove retainer from plastic adjuster
bracket on right side of steering column. See Fig. 8. Guide shift
indicator cable out through slot. Disconnect loop end of shift
indicator cable from hook on actuator. Remove shift indicator. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
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3 * Mexico
2 - Vehicle Make
B * Dodge
3 - Type Of Vehicle
4 * Multi-Purpose Vehicle
5 * Bus
6 * Incomplete
7 * Truck
4 - Gross Vehicle Weight
H * 6001-7000 Lbs.
J * 7001-8000 Lbs.
K * 8001-9000 Lbs.
L * 9001-10000 Lbs.
M * 10001-14000 Lbs.
W * Hydraulic Brakes
5 - Truck Line
C * Ram Chassis/Ram Pick Up (4x2)
F * Ram Chassis/Ram Pick Up (4x4)
6 - Series
1 * 1500
2 * 2500
3 * 3500
7 - Body Style
3 * Club Cab
6 * Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis
8 - Engine Type
D * 5.9L 6-Cylinder Diesel
W * 8.0L 10-Cylinder MPI
X * 3.9L 6-Cylinder MPI
Y * 5.2L 8-Cylinder MPI
Z * 5.9L 8-Cylinder MPI-LDC
5 * 5.9L 8-Cylinder MPI-HDC
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* 0 Through 9 Or X
10 - Model Year
V * 1997
W * 1998
X * 1999
11 - Assembly Plant
J * St. Louis North, Missouri
S * Dodge City, Michigan
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