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![DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual Stoplight Switch On brake pedal bracket. \
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Stoplight Switch On brake pedal bracket. \
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Blower Motor Resistor Block Behind right side of dash, on
A/C-heater housing.
Data Link Connector (DLC) Left bottom of dash.
Fuel Heater (Diesel) In top of fuel filter housing.
Ignition Coil 4-Pack & 6-Pack Right side of engine.
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![DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual Intake Air Heater (Diesel) Attached to metal block, on
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Intake Air Heater (Diesel) Attached to metal block, on
top of intake manifold.
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* E LE C TR IC AL S YSTE M U NIF O RM IN SPEC TIO N G UID ELIN ES *
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
GENERAL INFORMATION
Electrical System Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes and Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
ACTUATOR MOTORS (SOLENOIDS) (ELECTRIC)
ACTUATOR MOTORS (VACUUM)
AIR BAGS
ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS
AMPLIFIERS
ANTENNAS
BATTERIES
BATTERY CABLES
BATTERY CABLES
BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
BATTERY WIRES
BELTS
BULB SOCKETS
BULBS, SEALED BEAMS AND LEDS
CD PLAYERS
CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASSEMBLIES
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CLUTCH SWITCHES
CONNECTORS
CONTROL MODULES
CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL CABLES
CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGES AND CABLES
CRUISE CONTROL RESERVOIRS
CRUISE CONTROL TUBES
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM DUMP RELEASE VALVES
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND RESERVOIRS
CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS
DEFOGGERS
DEFROSTERS
DELAYS
DIMMERS
ELECTRIC HEATERS
EQUALIZERS
FUSE BLOCKS
FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS
FUSES, FUSIBLE LINKS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSIBLE LINKS
GAUGES
GENERATORS
GROUND CABLES AND STRAPS
GROUND STRAPS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS)
HORNS AND SIRENS
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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.
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ELECTRIC HEATERS
See
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS) .
EQUALIZERS
See
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS .
FUSE BLOCKS
See FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS .
FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS
FUSE BOX AND BLOCK 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.
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affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Housing cracked, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement.
Housing cracked, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... (3) Require repair or
replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Shimmed incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Starter shaft bushing
missing ................ C ........ ( 4) Require replacement.
Starter shaft bushing
worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Starter shaft bushing
worn, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 5) 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) - Inspect block or bell housing mounting surface.
( 2) - Further inspection required to determine cause. Require
inspection of ring gear.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
( 4) - Bushing may be in bell housing.
( 5) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS
See
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS .
SWITCHES
SWITCH 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.
Binding, affecting
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Wire lead corroded ...... A .. 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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
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WIPER ARMS AND BLADES
NOTE: Windshield coatings or waxes can cause blades to not
function as intended. Clean surface before making final
judgment about blade replacement.
WIPER ARM AND BLADE 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.
Attaching socket
stripped ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Loose ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Size incorrect .......... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Tension insufficient .... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Torn .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Worn, not affecting
performance ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
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WIPER BLADES
See WIPER ARMS AND BLADES .
WIPER HOSES AND NOZZLES
WIPER HOSE AND NOZZLE 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.
Blocked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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VIN Code Model Year
V ............................................................. 1997
W ............................................................. 1998
X ............................................................. 1999
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ENGINE CODE LOCATION
ENGINE CODE LOCATION\
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Application Location
Caravan, Grand Caravan,
Grand Voyager, Town & Country,
& Voyager
2.4L 4-Cyl. .............................. Rear Of Cylinder Block,
Below Cylinder Head Surface,
Just Above Flywheel
3.0L V6 ......................... Firewall Side Of Cylinder Block,
Below Cylinder Head,
Near Rear Of Exhaust Manifold
3.3L & 3.8L V6 ........................... Rear Of Cylinder Block,
Below Cylinder Head,
Just Above Flywheel
Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup,
Ram Van & Ram Wagon
2.5L 4-Cylinder ................... Machined Pad On Right Side Of
Cylinder Block, Between Cylinders
No. 3 & 4
3.9L V6, 5.2L V8 & 5.9L V8 .............. Machined Pad Left Front
Corner Of Cylinder Block
5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel ........................ On Engine Data Plate,
Also Stamped On Right Side Of
Cylinder Block, Above Oil Cooler
8.0L V10 ............................. Lower Left Front Corner Of
Cylinder Block, In Front Of Engine Mount
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3.9 L V 6, 5 .2 L & 5 .9 L V 8 - V IN [ T , X , Y , Z ]
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 ENGINES
CHRY - 3.9L V6, & 5.2L & 5.9L V8
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3.9 L V 6, 5 .2 L & 5 .9 L V 8 - V IN [ T , X , Y , Z ]
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1998-99 ENGINES
CHRY - 3.9L V6, & 5.2L & 5.9L V8
Chrysler Corp. Dakota, Du")
3.9 L V 6, 5 .2 L & 5 .9 L V 8 - V IN [ T , X , Y , Z ]
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1998-99 ENGINES
CHRY - 3.9L V6, & 5.2L & 5.9L V8
Chrysler Corp. Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon
Jeep Grand Cherokee
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine may be identified by eighth character of Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) stamped on metal tab located near lower
left corner of windshield. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES table.
Engine serial number may be required when ordering
replacement parts. Engine serial number is located on left front
corner of cylinder block just below cylinder head.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
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Engine Code
3.9L PFI ......................................................... X
5.2L PFI ......................................................... Y
5.2L MFI CNG ..................................................... T
5.9L PFI
Light Duty Cycle ............................................... Z
Heavy Duty Cycle ( 1) ........................................... 5
( 1) - Heavy Duty Cycle (HDC) engine uses an engine mounted air
injection pump.
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SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS
Information identifying undersize and oversize components is
found at various engine locations and is decoded as follows:
Crankshaft & Rod Journals
The letter "M" (main) or "R" (rod) followed by number
indicates which main or rod bearing journal is .001" (.02 mm)
undersize. The mark is stamped on No. 6 crankshaft counterweight on 3.
9L, No. 8 crankshaft counterweight on 5.2L and No. 3 crankshaft
counterweight on 5.9L engines.
Cylinder Block - Letter "A" following engine serial number
indicates .020" (.51 mm) oversize cylinder bores:
* A diamond-shaped stamp, located on top pad at front of engine
and stamped on flat area of each oversize lifter bore,
indicates .008" (.20 mm) oversize lifters.
* A stamp "X" indicates .005" (.13 mm) oversize valve stems.
The stamp is found on machined pad, near two 3/8" tapped
holes on each end of cylinder head.
ADJUSTMENTS
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Hydraulic valve lifters are used. No valve adjustment is
required.