1999 DODGE RAM battery replacement

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DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that
specific batterys CCA.
Definition of Terms
* Battery Performance Testing
Testing that determines whether or not

minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that
specific battery's CCA.
Definition of Terms
* Battery Performance Testing
Testing that determines whether or not a battery meets both
vehicle OEM and battery manufacturer's specifications.
* Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating
The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery at
0
F (-17.8 C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at
least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).
* Cranking Amps (CA)
The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery, typically
at 32
F (0 C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at
least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).
* OEM Cranking Amps
The minimum CCA required by the original vehicle manufacturer
for a specific vehicle.
BATTERY INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Battery frozen .......... .. ......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Case leaking ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Casing swollen .......... A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Circuit open internally . A ............ Require replacement.
Electrolyte
contamination .......... A ........... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Electrolyte
discoloration .......... A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Fails to accept and hold
charge ................. A ........ ( 3) Require replacement.
Fluid level low ......... B .......... ( 4) Further inspection
required.
Out of performance
specification for
battery ................ B ........ ( 5) Require replacement.
Out of specification for
application ............ B ........ ( 5) Require replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side)
corroded, affecting
performance ............ A ................. Require repair.
Post (top or side)
corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ................. Suggest repair.

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DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual Post (top or side)
loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... (6) Require repair or

Post (top or side)
loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Specific gravity low .... B .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
State of charge low ..... A .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
Top dirty ............... 2 ....... Suggest cleaning battery.
Top wet ................. A ... ( 8) Require cleaning battery.
Further inspection required.
Vent cap loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of vent cap.
Vent cap missing ........ C .......... Require replacement of
vent cap.
( 1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow battery
to warm thoroughly and then performance-test. If battery
fails performance test, require replacement.
( 2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery fails
performance test, in which case, require replacement.
( 3) - This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either
accept and/or retain a charge using appropriate times
listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service
Manual, battery charger operating manual, or battery
manufacturer's specifications.
( 4) - Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper
level(s) with water (distilled water preferred). Recharge
battery and performance-test. If battery does not meet
specifications, require replacement. If battery is sealed
type (non-removable filler caps), require replacement.
( 5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer's specifications
but test below the minimum specification defined by the
vehicle's OEM for that vehicle.
( 6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement
of part.
( 7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If
battery fails performance test, require replacement.
( 8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's
specification. Suggest checking charging system for
proper operation.
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BATTERY CABLES
See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS .
BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS
BATTERY CABLE, WIRE AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware

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DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require r

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.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed ..... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop)
out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.
Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Shorted ................. 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.
Voltage drop out of
specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal
end does not require repair or replacement.
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BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
See BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE .
BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
BATTERY TRAY AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Battery improperly
secured ................ 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting

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DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair

performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Water drain clogged ..... A ................. Require repair.
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BATTERY WIRES
See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS .
BELTS
BELT INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Worn beyond adjustment
range .................. B ............ Require replacement.
Worn so it contacts bottom
of pulley .............. A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.
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BULB SOCKETS
BULB SOCKET 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

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DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual replacement of part.
(2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes inte

replacement of part.
(2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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BATTERIES
Proper operation of any electrical system or component can be
affected by battery condition. The battery(ies) must meet or exceed
minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that
specific battery's CCA.
Definition of Terms
* Battery Performance Testing
Testing that determines whether or not a battery meets both
vehicle OEM and battery manufacturer's specifications.
* Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating
The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery at
0
F (-17.8 C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at
least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).
* Cranking Amps (CA)
The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery, typically
at 32
F (0 C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at
least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).
* OEM Cranking Amps
The minimum CCA required by the original vehicle manufacturer
for a specific vehicle.
BATTERY INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Battery frozen .......... .. ......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Case leaking ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Casing swollen .......... A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Circuit open internally . A ............ Require replacement.
Electrolyte
contamination .......... A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Electrolyte
discoloration .......... A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Fails to accept and
hold charge ............ A ........ ( 3) Require replacement.
Fluid level low ......... B .......... ( 4) Further inspection
required.
Out of performance
specification
for battery ............ B ........ ( 5) Require replacement.
Out of specification for
application ............ B ........ ( 5) Require replacement.

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DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual Post (top or side) burned,
affecting performance .. A ........... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
not affecting

Post (top or side) burned,
affecting performance .. A ........... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side)
corroded, affecting
performance ............ A ................. Require repair.
Post (top or side)
corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Post (top or side)
loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Post (top or side)
melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side)
melted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Specific gravity low .... B .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
State of charge low ..... A .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
Top dirty ............... 2 ....... Suggest cleaning battery.
Top wet ................. A ... ( 8) Require cleaning battery.
Further inspection required.
Vent cap loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of vent cap.
Vent cap missing ........ C ..... Require replacement of vent
cap.
( 1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow
battery to warm thoroughly and then performance-test.
If battery fails performance test, require replacement.
( 2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery
fails performance test, in which case, require
replacement.
( 3) - This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either
accept and/or retain a charge using appropriate times
listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service
Manual, battery charger operating manual, or battery
manufacturer's specifications.
( 4) - Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper
level(s) with water (distilled water preferred).
Recharge battery and performance-test.
( 5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer's
specifications but test below the minimum
specification defined by the vehicle's OEM for
that vehicle.
( 6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications.
If battery fails performance test, require replacement.
( 8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's
specification. Suggest checking charging system
for proper operation.
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$DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual BATTERY CABLE, WIRE AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ �� Condition$

BATTERY CABLE, WIRE AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Application 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
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed ..... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop)
out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.
Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Shorted ................. 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.
Voltage drop out of
specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal
end does not require repair or replacement.
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BATTERY CONNECTORS
See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS .
BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

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Condition Code Procedure
Battery improperly
secured ................ 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Water drain clogged ..... A ................. Require repair.
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BATTERY WIRES
See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS .
BELT-DRIVEN AIR PUMPS
BELT-DRIVEN AIR PUMP 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.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Pulley alignment
incorrect .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Pulley bent ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Pulley cracked .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Pulley loose ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Pulley missing .......... C ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads

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