1999 DODGE RAM battery location

operator's foot off accelerator pedal, S/C compensates for excessive
S/C cable slack. If lift foot sets are continually used, speed control
overshoot/undershoot condition will develop.
To "unlearn" overshoot/undershoot condition, operator must
press and release set button while maintaining desired speed with
accelerator pedal, then turn S/C switch to OFF position after waiting
10 seconds. This procedure must be repeated 10-15 times to completely
unlearn overshoot/undershoot condition.
COMPONENT TESTS
WARNING: Vehicle is equipped with an air bag. Air bag must be
deactivated before servicing speed control components on or
around steering column. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS article.
NOTE: For component locations, See COMPONENT LOCATIONS. For
connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR
IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
BRAKE SWITCH
Disconnect brake switch 6-pin connector. Using an ohmmeter,
check for continuity at brake switch. See Fig. 1. If continuity is not
as specified in BRAKE SWITCH CONTINUITY table, check brake switch
adjustment. See BRAKE SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If brake
switch adjustment is okay, replace defective brake switch.
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SPEED CONTROL SERVO
1) Start engine. Disconnect Speed Control (S/C) servo 4-pin
connector. Turn S/C on. Using a voltmeter, check voltage at S/C servo
connector terminal No. 3 (Dark Blue/Red wire). Battery voltage should
exist when brake pedal is not depressed. If battery voltage exists, go
to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check circuit between
brake switch and S/C servo. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire between S/C servo pin No. 3 and S/C
servo connector terminal No. 3. Check voltage at S/C servo pins No. 1,
2 and 4. If battery voltage does not exist, replace S/C servo. If
battery voltage exists, go to next step.
3) Turn ignition off. Check for continuity between S/C servo
connector terminal No. 4 and ground. If continuity exists, test is
complete. If continuity does not exist, repair open ground circuit as
necessary.
VACUUM SUPPLY
Gasoline Engines
1) Disconnect vacuum hose at speed control servo. Install
vacuum gauge to disconnected vacuum hose. Start engine and observe

IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
1) Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, read S/C inputs. While
observing display, press S/C ON/OFF switch several times and leave on.
If scan tool displays S/C switch OFF and ON, go to next step. If scan
tool does not display OFF and ON, go to step 3).
2) Using scan tool, measure S/C switch voltage. While
observing display, wiggle wiring between S/C switch and PCM. If
voltage was more than 4.9 volts at any time during wiggling, repair
wiring as necessary. Perform TEST VER-4A under VERIFICATION TESTS. If
voltage was 4.9 volts or less during wiggling, test is complete.
3) Turn ignition off. Disconnect S/C ON/OFF switch. Inspect
connector. Clean or repair as necessary. Using an ohmmeter, measure
resistance of S/C switch ground circuit. If resistance is 5 ohms or
more, repair open ground circuit. Perform TEST VER-4A under
VERIFICATION TESTS. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next
step.
4) Turn ignition on. Using a voltmeter, measure voltage on
S/C switch signal circuit. If voltage is more than 6 volts, repair
short to voltage. Perform TEST VER-4A under VERIFICATION TESTS. If
voltage is 6 volts or less, go to next step.
5) Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM. Inspect connectors.
Clean or repair as necessary. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance of
S/C switch signal circuit between ON/OFF switch connector and PCM
connector C3, terminal No. 32 (White/Light Green wire on Ram Van & Ram
Wagon; Red/Light Green wire on all other models). If resistance is
less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, go
to step 7).
6) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance across ON/OFF
switch. Resistance should be 20,300-20,700 ohms. If resistance is not
as specified, replace ON/OFF switch. Perform TEST VER-4A under
VERIFICATION TESTS. If resistance is as specified, replace PCM.
Perform TEST VER-4A under VERIFICATION TESTS.
7) Disconnect clockspring 5-pin connector. Clockspring 5-pin
connector is located behind lower steering column shroud. Inspect
connectors. Clean or repair as necessary. Using an ohmmeter, measure
resistance of S/C switch signal circuit between PCM connector C3,
terminal No. 32 and clockspring connector (White/Light Green wire on
Ram Van and Ram Wagon; Red/Light Green wire on all other models). If
resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open circuit. Perform TEST VER-4A
under VERIFICATION TESTS. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace
clockspring. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Perform TEST VER-4A under VERIFICATION TESTS.
FTC P1597: SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ALWAYS LOW
FTC P1597 will set if Speed Control (S/C) switch voltage is
less than 0.39 volts for 2 minutes when ignition is on and battery
voltage is more than 10.4 volts.
Possible Causes:
* S/C ON/OFF switch defective.
* S/C RESUME/ACCEL switch defective.
* S/C switch signal circuit shorted to ground.
* Defective PCM.
* Defective clockspring.
NOTE: For component locations, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS. For
connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR
IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
1) Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, read S/C switch

ELE C TR IC AL C O M PO NEN T L O CATO R

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATION
Chrysler Motors Electrical Component Location
Dodge; Ram Pickup
SAFETY PRECAUTION
WARNING: When working on vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS), never apply electrical voltage to the system.
This could cause the SRS (air bag) to be deployed.
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A/C Compressor Clutch Relay On power distribution center.
Automatic Shut Down Relay On power distribution center.
Blower Motor Relay On power distribution center.
Central Timer Module Left side of dash, inboard of
steering column opening.
Combination Flasher Left side of dash, on
junction block.
Engine Starter Motor Relay On power distribution center.
Fog Lamp Relay On power distribution center.
Fuel Heater Relay (Diesel) On power distribution center.
Fuel Pump Relay On power distribution center.
Horn Relay On power distribution center.
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 1
(Diesel) On left inner fender, below
left battery.
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 2
(Diesel) On left inner fender, below
left battery.
Quad High Beam Relay On power distribution center.
Radio Choke Relay Behind center of dash, on
support.
Security Relay On power distribution center.
Trailer Tow Relay On power distribution center.
Transmission Control Relay On power distribution center.
Wiper Motor Relay On power distribution center.









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Junction Block Left end of dash.
Power Distribution Center In engine compartment, on left
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Air Bag Control Module Behind lower center of dash.
Controller Anti-Lock Brake (4WABS) Engine compartment, mounted on\
top of hydraulic control unit.
Controller Anti-Lock Brake (RWAL) In engine compartment, on left\
front inner fender.
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Module In engine compartment, on left\
inner fender panel.
Engine Control Module (Diesel) On left side of engine, behind\
fuel filter.
Fuel Pump Module Top of fuel tank.
Integrated Electronic Module Left side of dash, inboard of
steering column opening.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) In engine compartment, on
right side of firewall.
Seat Belt Control Module Under front seat center
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Blower Motor Behind right side of dash.
Fuel Injection Pump (Diesel) On left side of engine, on
rear of timing gear housing.
Fuel Transfer Pump (Diesel) On left side of engine, below
and rearward of fuel filter.

Leak Detection Pump Right front inner fender.
Windshield Washer Pump In bottom of windshield washer
reservoir.
Windshield Wiper Motor In engine compartment, on
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Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor (Diesel) At left front of engine, below\
cable/lever/linkage cover.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Underside of hood panel, near
latch striker.
Battery Temperature Sensor Below battery tray.
Camshaft Position Sensor (3.9L) Inside distributor.
Camshaft Position Sensor (5.2L) Inside distributor.
Camshaft Position Sensor (5.9L) Inside distributor.
Camshaft Position Sensor (8.0L) In timing chain case/cover, on
left front side of engine.

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inner fender.
Transmission Solenoid Assembly
(A/T) On left side of transmission.
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A/C High Pressure Switch On discharge line, near A/C
compressor.
A/C Low Pressure Switch On top of A/C accumulator.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: To trouble shoot mechanical engine components, see
appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist
until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION
before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: For installation reference, label all electrical connectors,
vacuum hoses and fuel lines before removal. Also place mating
marks on engine hood and other major assemblies before
removal.
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
CAUTION: Fuel system is under pressure. Pressure must be released
before servicing fuel system components.
Gasoline
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen fuel tank cap to
release tank pressure. Press on filler tube flap to relieve any
additional tank pressure.
NOTE: Fuel filler tube has spring-loaded flap located below fuel
fill cap to serve as secondary seal if fuel fill cap is not
tightened. It is part of EVAP monitor system when vehicle is
equipped with leak detection pump (LDP). Vehicle may be
equipped with flap installed into fuel filler tube even if
vehicle is NOT equipped with LDP and EVAP monitor system.
2) Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribution Center
(PDC). For location of relay, refer to label on underside of PDC
cover. Start and run engine until it stalls. Attempt restarting engine
until it will no longer run.
3) Unplug connector from an injector. Attach one end of a
jumper wire (18 gauge or smaller) with alligator clips to either
injector terminal. Connect other end of jumper wire to positive side
of battery. Connect one end of a second jumper wire to remaining
injector terminal.
WARNING: Powering an injector for more than a few seconds will
permanently damage injector.
4) Touch other end of second jumper wire to negative terminal
of battery for no more than a few seconds. Place a rag below fuel
line. Disconnect quick-connect fitting at fuel rail. See FUEL LINE
DISCONNECT FITTINGS. Return fuel pump relay to PDC.
Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tube Purging (5.2L)
1) Close control valve (clockwise) on all fuel cylinders.
Open manual shutoff valve (open when handle is parallel to fuel
tubes).
2) Start and operate engine until it runs out of fuel.
Attempt 3 more engine starts. If check valve or fuel fill receptacle

Fig. 6: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (5.2L & 5.9L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Lower vehicle. Remove
exhaust heat shields (if equipped). Remove bolts, nuts, washers and
exhaust manifold. Note location of conical washer on bolts/studs.
Remove manifold.
Inspection
Check exhaust manifold mating surface warpage. On 3.9L or 5.
2L, repair or replace exhaust manifold if warpage exceeds .004" (.10
mm) overall. On 5.9L applications, repair or replace exhaust manifold
if warpage exceeds .008" (.20 mm) per 12" (305 mm).