1999 DODGE RAM battery

Fig. 8: Removing Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. On tilt columns, remove
tilt lever. On all models, remove upper and lower steering column
covers. Remove tamper-proof Torx screws. Pull switch away from column,
and loosen connector screw (screw remains in connector). Remove
switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten screws to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

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
the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL
INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
POWER STEERING PUMP (GASOLINE)
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove power steering pump without removing
power steering pump belt. Personal injury or pulley damage
could result.
Removal
1) Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. To remove
serpentine belt, rotate tensioner clockwise and hold in place, slide
belt from tensioner pulley. Place drain pan under pump. Disconnect and
cap hoses.
2) Remove bracket-to-engine block bolts. Remove pump, pulley
and mounting bracket as an assembly. To allow access to pump screws,
remove pump pulley. See PUMP PULLEY. Remove bracket-to-pump screws.
Installation
To install pump, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed
system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
VACUUM/POWER STEERING PUMP (DIESEL)
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Place drip pan under
vacuum/power steering pump. Disconnect and cap power brake booster
hose at vacuum pump and hydraulic lines at power steering pump.
Disconnect oil pressure sending unit electrical connector. Remove
sending unit from engine block and plug hole in block. Disconnect and
cap oil feed line from bottom of vacuum pump.
2) Remove vacuum/power steering pump-to-engine block nuts and
bolts, and mounting bracket. Remove upper pump bolt and remove pump.
Drain fluid from steering pump reservoir. Remove gaskets from mounting
surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT damage internal vacuum pump oil seal when separating
steering pump from vacuum pump. See Fig. 5.
3) Remove steering pump-to-vacuum pump bracket bolts.
Carefully slide steering pump from bracket. Remove 2 pump body
spacers. See Fig. 5.
NOTE: Steering pump housing and spacers must mate completely with
vacuum pump bracket.
Installation
1) Install 2 pump body spacers and rotate drive gear until
steering pump and vacuum pump drive splines align. See Fig. 5.
Carefully install steering pump on vacuum pump bracket to prevent
damaging oil seal.

Fig. 1: Locating Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES
SENSORS
Battery Temperature Sensor
1) Battery temperature sensor is snapped into battery tray,
below driver's side battery. Disconnect wiring harness at battery
temperature sensor.
2) Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical
terminals on battery temperature sensor. Resistance should be 9000-11,
000 ohms at 75-80
F (25-27C). Replace battery temperature sensor if
resistance is not within specification.
3) If problem exists in battery temperature sensor or wiring
circuit, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in Powertrain
Control Module (PCM). See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS
article.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
If problem exists in crankshaft position sensor, a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM)\
.
See appropriate crankshaft position sensor test in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS -
JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
Fuel Heater Temperature Sensor
See FUEL DELIVERY under FUEL SYSTEM.
Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor
Intake manifold air temperature sensor is located on top of
intake manifold, behind intake manifold air heater. For testing, see
DTC P0113: INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH test in SELF-
DIAGNOSTICS - JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
Transmission Governor Pressure Sensor (A/T Models)

Transmission Overdrive Switch (A/T Models)
See TRANSMISSION under MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS.
RELAYS & SOLENOIDS
RELAYS
A/C Clutch Relay
A/C clutch relay may also be referred to as A/C compressor
clutch relay. A/C clutch relay is located in power distribution center
at driver's side front corner of engine compartment, near battery. If
problem exists in A/C clutch relay or wiring circuit, a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM)\
.
See DTC P0645 in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay
ASD relay is located in power distribution center at driver's
side front corner of engine compartment, near battery. If problem
exists in ASD relay or wiring circuit, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)\
will be stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM). See SELF-
DIAGNOSTICS - JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
Fuel Heater Relay
1) Fuel heater relay is located in Power Distribution Center
(PDC) next to left battery. Refer to PDC lid for relay location.
Remove relay and note terminal identification on relay. See Fig. 3.
2) Using ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals No. 85
and 86 on relay. Resistance should be 70-80 ohms. If resistance is
within specification, go to next step. If resistance is not within
specification, replace relay.
3) Using ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between terminals
No. 30 and 87A on relay. If continuity exists, go to next step. If no
continuity exists, replace relay.
4) Using ohmmeter, ensure no continuity exists between
terminals No. 30 and 87 on relay. If no continuity exists, go to next
step. If continuity exists, replace relay.
5) Using jumper wires, connect terminal No. 85 to negative
side of 12-volt power source and terminal No. 86 to positive side of
12-volt power source. Using ohmmeter, ensure no continuity now exists
between terminals No. 30 and 87A on relay. If no continuity exists, go
to next step. If continuity exists, replace relay.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow ohmmeter leads to contact terminals No. 85 and
86 on relay when checking resistance.
6) Using ohmmeter, ensure continuity now exists between
terminals No. 30 and 87 on relay. If continuity exists, disconnect
jumper wires from relay. If no continuity exists, replace relay.
NOTE: For additional information on checking wiring circuit for
fuel heater relay, see TEST NTC-1: NO TROUBLE CODE TEST MENU
and TEST NS-SEL: NO START TEST SELECTION in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
- JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.

Fig. 3: Fuel Heater Relay Terminals
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Intake Manifold Air Heater Relays
1) Intake manifold air heater relays may also be referred to
as intake air heater relays. Intake manifold air heater relays are
mounted on inner wheelwell, below driver's side battery. See Fig. 4.
2) Disconnect negative battery cables. Note location of
wiring on intake manifold air heater relays for reassembly reference.
Disconnect all electrical connectors and cables from intake manifold
air heater relays.
3) Connect ohmmeter between large terminals on intake
manifold air heater relay to check for continuity. Using jumper wires,
momentarily apply battery voltage to relay trigger wire terminals
(small wire terminals) at base of intake manifold air heater relay.
See Fig. 4 . Polarity is not important.
4) Intake manifold air heater relay should click and ohmmeter
should indicate continuity between large terminals when battery
voltage is applied to relay trigger wire terminals. If intake manifold
air heater relay operation is not as specified, replace intake
manifold air heater relay with bracket. Test remaining intake manifold
air heater relay. Remove ohmmeter. Reconnect all electrical connectors
and negative battery cables.
NOTE: For additional information on checking wiring circuit for
intake manifold air heater relay, see DTC P0380: INTAKE AIR
HEATER RELAY NO. 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT and DTC P0382: INTAKE AIR
HEATER RELAY NO. 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT tests in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
- JEEP, TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.

Fig. 4: Locating Intake Manifold Air Heater Relays
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Transmission Relay (A/T Models)
Transmission relay may be referred to as transmission control
relay or transmission 12-volt supply relay. Transmission relay is
located in power distribution center at driver's side front corner of
engine compartment, near battery. If problem exists in transmission
relay or wiring circuit, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be
stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM). See DTC P1765: TRANSMISSION\
12-VOLT SUPPLY RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT test in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - JEEP,
TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
SOLENOIDS
Transmission Overdrive Solenoid (A/T Models)
See TRANSMISSION under MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS.

FUEL DELIVERY
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
1) A restricted fuel filter/water separator may cause engine
starting problems, prevent engine from accelerating, low power or
White exhaust smoke.
2) When ignition is first turned on, WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF)
warning light should come on for 2 seconds to perform bulb and wiring
circuit test and then go off. WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) warning light is
located on instrument panel, just below tachometer.
3) If WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) warning light stays on, water
should be drained from fuel filter/water separator. To drain water
from fuel filter/water separator, ensure engine is not running. Place
drain pan below drain tube at fuel filter/water separator.
4) Rotate handle on drain valve forward, toward front of
vehicle to DRAIN position. Drain valve is located near top of fuel
filter/water separator.
5) If no water exists and a clean flow of diesel fuel exists,
rotate handle on drain valve back to CLOSE position. Go to next step.
If water exists, allow water to drain until clean flow of diesel fuel
exists. Rotate handle on drain valve back to CLOSE position. Go to
next step.
6) Verify fuel filter/water separator has been serviced
according to proper service schedule. See SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT
SPECIFICATIONS - TRUCKS article. Ensure pre-filter was cleaned when
fuel filter/water separator was serviced. Pre-filter is located at
bottom of fuel heater on driver's side of engine. No other testing
information is available from manufacturer.
Fuel Heater
1) Malfunctioning fuel heater may cause excessive wax build-
up in fuel filter/water separator during cold ambient temperatures.
Wax build-up may cause hard starting, prevent engine from
accelerating, low power, or Blue or White smoke.
2) Disconnect electrical connector at fuel heater. Fuel
heater is located in top of fuel filter housing. Using ohmmeter, check
resistance between electrical terminals on fuel heater.
3) Resistance should be about one ohm when fuel is cold, and
about 1000 ohms when fuel is warm. Replace fuel heater if resistance
is not within specification.
NOTE: Fuel heater receives battery voltage from fuel heater relay.
Fuel heater relay is located in Power Distribution Center
(PDC), next to left battery. Refer to PDC lid for relay
location. For testing of fuel heater relay, see RELAYS under
RELAYS & SOLENOIDS. Consult wiring diagram for wiring circuit
testing. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS
article.
Fuel Transfer Pump Preliminary Inspection
1) Check for restricted or leaking fuel supply line to fuel
transfer pump or fuel return line located on driver's side of engine.
Repair fuel supply line or fuel return line if restricted or leaking.
2) Check for fuel leaking from weep hole on housing of fuel
transfer pump. Replace fuel transfer pump if fuel is leaking from weep
hole. Check fuel transfer pump for output pressure, pressure drop,
supply restriction, and air leaks.
NOTE: Separate pressure tests are necessary because transfer pump
operates at 2 pressure cycles, depending on whether engine is
running or cranking.

Fuel Transfer Pump Output Pressure
1) Remove 2 existing filter plug fittings at top of fuel
filter housing. Install 2 spring-loaded one-way check valve fittings
at inlet and outlet port. Install Fuel Pressure Test Gauge (6828) to
inlet port fitting. Prevent engine from starting by removing fuel
injection pump relay. Relay is located in Power Distribution Center
(PDC) next to left battery. Relay location is notated on PDC lid.
2) Crank engine while observing fuel pressure test gauge.
Fuel pressure should be 5-7 psi (0.35-0.49 kg/cm

). Reinstall fuel
system relay to PDC. Start engine. Fuel pressure should be minimum of
10 psi (0.7 kg/cm

). Because fuel injection pump relay was removed, a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may have been set. Use DRB scan tool to
erase DTC. Go to PRESSURE DROP test.
Pressure Drop
Turn engine off. Remove Fuel Pressure Test Gauge (6828) from
inlet port and attach to outlet port. Start engine and note fuel
pressure. Pressure should not be more than 5 psi (0.35 kg/cm

) less
than inlet port pressure in Fuel Transfer Pump Outlet Pressure test.
See FUEL TRANSFER PUMP OUTPUT PRESSURE test. If fuel pressure is not
to specification, replace fuel filter. Go to FUEL SUPPLY RESTRICTION
test.
NOTE: Following test requires use of DRB scan tool and Periphal
Expansion Port (PEP) module. Ensure transfer pump pressure is\
okay before performing following test.
Fuel Supply Restriction
1) Disconnect fuel supply line quick-connect fitting at left
rear side of engine compartment. After disconnecting fuel line,
plastic clip will remain attached to metal fuel line at engine. Remove
clip from metal line. Snap clip into fuel supply hose. Install Rubber
Adapter Hose (6631) into ends of disconnected fuel supply line.
2) Install transducer from PEP module to brass "T" fitting on
rubber adapter hose. Connect DRB scan tool to transducer. Start engine
and record vacuum reading with engine speed at wide open throttle.
3) If vacuum reading is less than 6 in. Hg, check for
restriction in fuel supply line or fuel tank module. Repair fuel
supply line or module for restrictions as necessary. Also check fuel
pump inlet filter at bottom of module for obstructions. Go to AIR LEAK
IN FUEL SUPPLY LINE test.
NOTE: Following test requires use of a 3-foot section of 1/4" I.D.
clear tubing and 1/8" fitting.
Air Leak In Fuel Supply Line
1) Locate 2 test port plug fittings at top of fuel filter
housing. Clean fitting area. Remove test port fitting at fuel inlet
side of housing toward rear of filter housing. Install 1/8" fitting
with 1/4" O.D. nipple in place of test port. Clamp clear tubing to
fitting nipple. Place other end of hose into clear container.
2) To put fuel transfer pump into a 25 second run mode, turn
ignition switch to CRANK position, then release back to RUN position
without starting engine. Wait for air to purge from empty hose before
checking whether air bubbles are present. If bubbles are present,
check for leaks in supply line to fuel tank. If supply line is not
leaking, remove fuel tank module. Remove filter at bottom of module.
Check for leaks between supply nipple at top of module and filter
opening at bottom of module. Replace module as necessary.
Overflow Valve
1) Clean area around overflow valve and fuel return line at
injection pump. Remove overflow valve from pump and banjo fitting.