1999 DODGE RAM wiring

STE ER IN G C O LU M N S W IT C HES
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
CHRY - Steering Column Switches
Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation involving steering column components. See
appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply
electrical power to any component on steering column without
first disconnecting air bag module. Air bag may deploy. Wait
at least 2 minutes after disconnecting negative battery cable
before servicing air bag system. System reserve capacitor,
integral to ACM, maintains air bag system voltage for about 2
minutes after battery is disconnected. Servicing air bag
system before 2-minute period may cause accidental air bag
deployment and possible personal injury.
DESCRIPTION
Turn signal, hazard flasher, headlight beam selector,
headlight flash-to-pass, windshield wipe, pulse wipe and windshield
wash systems use a common switch assembly (multifunction switch)
mounted within upper steering column housing.
Ignition switch and lock cylinder are incorporated into an
assembly attached to side of steering column. Ignition switch assembly
can be serviced as a separate unit, but requires removal of lock
cylinder.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS








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Component Location
Combination Flasher Relay ........................... Junction Block
Horn ............................... In Right Front Corner Of Engine
Compartment
Horn Relay ............................ In Power Distribution Center
Junction Block ................. Under Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Power Distribution Center ...... In Left Side Of Engine Compartment,
On Left Inner Panel
Relay/Flasher Module ........ Under Right Side Of Instrument Panel,
Behind Glove Box









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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM
Bulbs Burn Out Rapidly
Check charging system. See appropriate GENERATORS &
REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Hazard Flashers Inoperative
Blown fuse. Faulty hazard flasher. Open circuit in feed wire
to hazard switch. Faulty turn signal/hazard switch. Open or grounded
circuit in wiring to external lights.

Hazard Warning Lights Okay To Front Lights Only
Faulty external bulbs. Faulty contact in turn signal/hazard
switch. Open circuit between hazard switch and turn signal switch.
Open or grounded circuit in wiring to rear lights.
Hazard Warning Lights Okay To Rear Lights Only
Faulty external bulbs. Faulty contact in turn signal/hazard
switch. Open or grounded circuit in wiring to front lights.
Indicator Light Inoperative, External Lights Okay
Burned-out indicator bulb in instrument cluster. Faulty
contact. Open circuit.
Indicator Light Okay, External Lights Inoperative
Open circuit in wiring to external light(s).
Indicator Light Okay, External Lights Glow Dimly Or Do Not
Flash
Loose or corroded external light connections. Poor ground
circuit at external light(s).
Turn Signals Do Not Cancel After Turn
Broken canceling pawl on turn signal switch. Improperly
aligned canceling cam. Broken or loose canceling cam.
Turn Signals Inoperative (Both Sides)
Blown fuse. Faulty turn signal flasher. Loose bulkhead
connector. Loose or faulty rear wiring harness or terminals. Open
circuit to turn signal flasher. Open circuit in feed wire to turn
signal switch. Faulty switch connections. Open or grounded circuit in
wiring to external lights.
Turn Signal Inoperative (One Side)
Faulty external bulb. Poor ground at external light. Open
circuit in wiring to external light(s). Faulty turn signal/hazard
switch.
COMPONENT TESTS
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 additional testing procedures, see appropriate CRUISE
CONTROL SYSTEMS and WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS articles.
NOTE: For component locations, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS.
HORN RELAY
1) Remove horn relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC).
Use label on PDC cover to identify and locate relay. Check continuity
between relay terminals No. 87A and 30. See Fig. 1. If continuity does
not exist, replace relay. If continuity exists, go to next step.
2) Check continuity between relay terminals No. 30 and 87. If
continuity exists, replace relay. If continuity does not exist, check
resistance between relay terminals No. 85 and 86. If resistance is not
70-80 ohms, replace relay. If resistance is 70-80 ohms, go to next
step.
3) Using jumper wires, connect positive battery voltage to

operation involving steering column components. See
appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply
electrical power to any component on steering column without
first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
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.
HORN SWITCH
NOTE: Horn switch removal and installation information for Dakota
and Durango is not provided by manufacturer.
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 4 air bag nuts from
back of steering wheel. Pull air bag module back far enough to
disconnect wiring connectors. Remove air bag module. To install,
reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag nuts to 90-97 INCH lbs. (9-
11 N.m).
IGNITION SWITCH
CAUTION: DO NOT bump, jolt or hammer on steering shaft and gearshift
tube.
Removal
Remove lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER. Remove 3 tamper-
proof Torx screws. See Fig. 5. Gently pull switch away from column.
Release connector locks on wiring connectors and remove switch from
connectors.
Fig. 5: Removing Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Installation
1) Rotate flag on ignition switch to RUN position. This

allows lock cylinder to mesh with switch. With key in lock cylinder,
turn lock cylinder to RUN position so retaining pin can be depressed.
Install lock cylinder in ignition switch (aligning slot) until
retaining pin engages. Turn key to OFF or LOCK position.
2) Pull on lock cylinder to ensure retaining pin is retained
in ignition switch and cylinder will not come out. On vehicles with
automatic transmission, ensure shifter is in Park and dowel pin on
ignition switch is in Park position. Ensure ignition switch is in LOCK
position. On all models, ensure flag on ignition switch is properly
indexed in Park position. The flag operates steering lock.
3) On vehicles with automatic transmission, apply a light
coating of grease to park lock dowel and park lock slider linkage. See
Fig. 6. Slide park lock slider linkage forward completely, then back .
25" (6 mm). Apply a light coating of grease to column lock flag.
4) Carefully install ignition switch on steering column,
ensuring flag is positioned above steering wheel lock lever, dowel
pins on switch align in holes on steering column and park lock dowel
pin slides into park lock slider linkage (automatic transmission
only). See Fig. 7. Tighten mounting screws to 22-30 INCH lbs. (2.5-3.5
N.m).
5) Connect wiring connectors to ignition switch. Install
upper and lower steering column covers. Tighten screws to 17 INCH lbs.
(2 N.m). Install tilt lever (if equipped). Reconnect negative batter\
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cable. Check for proper operation of ignition switch in all positions.
Check for proper steering wheel lock operation. Check for proper
automatic shift lock operation.
Fig. 6: Positioning Park Lock Slider Linkage
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)\
Air Bag Retaining Nuts ................................ 90-97 (9-11)\
Ignition Switch Mounting Screw ..................... 22-30 (2.5-3.5)\
Multifunction Switch Connector Screw ........................ 17 (2)\
Multifunction Switch Mounting Screw ......................... 17 (2)\
Steering Column Cover Screw ................................. 17 (2)\









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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Fig. 9: Horn System Wiring Diagram (Dakota)

Fig. 10: Horn System Wiring Diagram (Durango)

Fig. 11: Horn System Wiring Diagram (Ram Pickup)


* S TE ER IN G U NIF O RM IN SPEC TIO N G UID ELIN ES *

1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering, Suspension, Wheel Alignment, Wheels and Tires
Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes and Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
CONTENTS
Motorist Assurance Program (MAP)
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
Steering and Suspension
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCKS AND AIR STRUTS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVES
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRINGS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - COMPRESSORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - HEIGHT SENSORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - MODULES
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - RELAYS (COMPRESSOR)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCHES (ON/OFF)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRINGS (COUNTER BALANCING)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMPS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESSES
BALL JOINTS
BUSHINGS
CENTER LINKS
CONTROL ARM SHAFTS
CONTROL ARMS
DRAG LINKS
ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS
IDLER ARMS
KING PINS
PITMAN ARMS
POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING (HYDRAULIC) PUMPS
RADIUS ARMS
RELAY RODS
SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES
SPINDLES
SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR
STEEL POWER STEERING LINES
STEERING ARMS
STEERING DAMPERS
STEERING GEARS (EXCEPT RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEARS - RACK AND PINION
STEERING KNUCKLES
STRIKE OUT BUMPERS
STRUT RODS
STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLIES
SWAY BAR LINKS
SWAY BARS