1999 DODGE RAM battery location

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION








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Application Location
Dakota & Durango .............. Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment,
Behind Battery
Ram Pickup .................... Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment,
Above Wheelwell
Ram Van & Ram Wagon ........... Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment,
Near Battery









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STARTER RELAY & TRANSMISSION RELAY
NOTE: Transmission relay may also be referred to as transmission
control relay.
Removal & Installation
Relay is located in Power Distribution Center (PDC). Relays
may be identified by label on inside of PDC cover. See POWER
DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION table.
EVAP PURGE SOLENOID
NOTE: EVAP purge solenoid may also be referred to as EVAP canister
purge solenoid, duty cycle solenoid or proportional purge
solenoid.
Removal & Installation
See EVAP PURGE SOLENOID under EMISSION SYSTEMS.
TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID
NOTE: Transmission governor pressure solenoid may also be referred
to as governor pressure solenoid.
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission governor pressure solenoid is located on
transmission valve body. See appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article
in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS section.
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE SOLENOID & TRANSMISSION TORQUE
CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID
NOTE: Transmission overdrive solenoid may also be referred to as
overdrive solenoid or 3-4 shift solenoid.
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission overdrive solenoid and TCC solenoid are located
in solenoid assembly on transmission valve body. See appropriate
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS section.
IGNITION SYSTEM
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor.
See Fig. 13 . Camshaft position sensor may be serviced without removing

pulley for the accessory drive belt, as these bolts are under
tension. If necessary to remove these bolts, accessory drive
belt must be removed first.
2) Remove ignition coil retaining bolts or nuts with ignition
coil from the ignition coil mounting bracket. On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L
with light-duty emissions, DO NOT remove ignition coil-to-cylinder
head mounting bracket bolts, as these bolts are under tension. On all
applications, to install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten ignition
coil retaining bolts or nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) Two separate ignition coils are located above passenger's
side valve cover. Each ignition coil can be serviced separately. On
all ignition coil applications, disconnect spark plug wires and
electrical connector from ignition coil.
2) Remove ignition coil retaining bolts and ignition coil
from ignition coil mounting bracket. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Ensure ignition coil is mounted on ignition coil mounting
bracket with electrical connector facing downward. Tighten ignition
coil retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
WARNING: Always release fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel
injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact
engine or electrical components.
1) Remove fuel cap from fuel tank. Note location of spring
loaded flapper valve inside fuel tank filler tube assembly. Flapper
valve is located just below the fuel cap area on fuel tank filler tube
assembly. Flapper valve is used as a secondary way of sealing the fuel
tank if fuel cap was not properly tightened.
WARNING: When opening flapper valve inside fuel tank filler tube
assembly, ensure a non-metallic object is used to prevent any
sparks.
2) Using a non-metallic object, push flapper valve inside
filler tube assembly downward to release any pressure from the fuel
tank. Ensure all pressure is released from fuel tank.
3) Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribution Center
(PDC). Fuel pump relay may be identified by label on inside of PDC
cover. See POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION table.
4) On all models, start engine and allow engine to idle until
engine stalls. Attempt to restart engine until engine will no longer
run. Turn ignition off.
CAUTION: Ensure steps 1) through 4) are performed before proceeding.
Steps 3) and 4) must be performed to ensure most of the fuel
pressure is released from fuel rails to prevent an excessive
amount of fuel being delivered into the cylinders.
5) Remaining fuel pressure is released by energizing a fuel
injector. Disconnect electrical connector at any fuel injector.
6) Connect jumper wire between one electrical terminal on
fuel injector and positive battery terminal. Connect another jumper
wire on remaining electrical terminal on fuel injector.

N - R EM OVE /IN STA LL/O VER HAU L
under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure disconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of releasetab and pull tab on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 24.
CAUTION: Release tab must be pressed downward before removing pull
tab, or pull tab will be damaged. 2) Press release tab downward. Use screwdriver to pry pull tab upward until pull tab separates from disconnect fitting. Removedisconnect fitting from fuel line. Inspect components for damage. Ifdisconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced, asonly pull tab may be replaced. 3) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting areclean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until disconnect fittingbottoms on fuel line. 4) Install NEW pull tab until pull tab locks in disconnectfitting. DO NOT reuse old pull tab. Pull on fuel line and disconnectfitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnectnegative battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks. Removal & Installation (Dual Tab)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensuredisconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of tabs ondisconnect fitting. See Fig. 24.
2) Squeeze both tabs against disconnect fitting. Pulldisconnect fitting from fuel line. The plastic retainer will remain onthe fuel system component being serviced. The "O" rings and spacerwill remain in the disconnect fitting. 3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting isdamaged, entire assembly must be replaced. The only component that maybe replaced is the plastic retainer. If plastic retainer must beremoved from fuel system component, carefully release the plasticretainer from the fuel system component using 2 screwdrivers. Inspectplastic retainer for cracks or damage. Replace plastic retainer ifdefective. 4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting areclean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until click sound is heard. 5) Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensurecomponents are properly locked together. Reconnect negative batterycable. Start engine and check for leaks. Removal & Installation (Plastic Retainer Ring)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensuredisconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of plasticretainer ring on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 24.
NOTE: Plastic retainer ring must be pressed evenly into disconnect fitting. If plastic retainer is not even, it will be difficult to remove disconnect fitting from fuel line. 2) Firmly push disconnect fitting toward the fuel line while pushing plastic retainer ring evenly into disconnect fitting. Withplastic retainer ring fully depressed, pull disconnect fitting fromfuel line. 3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting isdamaged, entire assembly must be replaced. 4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting areclean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until click sound is heard.

line on fuel rail using proper procedure. Go to step 5).
4) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
Remove fuel tank cap to release any residual fuel tank pressure.
5) Open fuel tank filler door. Fuel tank filler tube assembly
is mounted to a plastic bezel behind fuel tank filler door. See
Fig. 36. Note location of bezel-to-body screw. See Fig. 36. Remove the
3 bezel-to-body screws at the outer circumference of the plastic
bezel. DO NOT remove fuel tank filler tube assembly-to-bezel screws.
Fig. 36: Locating Plastic Bezel & Bezel Screws (Dakota)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
6) Raise and support vehicle. Support fuel tank with
transmission jack. Remove fuel tank strap retaining nuts. Position
fuel tank straps toward outside of vehicle. Slightly lower fuel tank.
If fuel tank was not previously drained, ensure fuel tank cap is
installed to prevent spilling of any fuel.
7) Disconnect fuel line from fuel filter/fuel pressure

fitting assembly out of the plastic shield. Use care not to damage
fill and vent fitting assembly. Disconnect fuel line from fuel
filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using proper
procedure for fuel line disconnect fitting. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT
FITTINGS. Fuel pump module is located on top of fuel tank. See Fig. 30
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11) Disconnect electrical connector at fuel pump module.
Disconnect vapor hoses from rollover valves on top of fuel tank. See
Fig. 30 . Lower fuel tank from vehicle. Use care not to damage fill and
vent hose fitting assembly.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines
on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using
proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS.
2) Ensure retaining tabs on fill and vent hose fitting
assembly fully engage the plastic shield. Tighten fuel tank strap
retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Start
engine and check for fuel leaks.
FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS
Removal (Dakota 2.5L)
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
2) Disconnect air inlet duct at throttle body for access to
fuel rail. Disconnect vent line from fuel damper at end of fuel rail
(if equipped).
3) Note electrical connector location on injectors for
installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at injectors.
Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL.
Disconnect control cables at throttle body. Remove control cable
mounting bracket from intake manifold for access to fuel rail.
4) Remove fuel rail bolts. Ensure area around injectors and
intake manifold is clean. Using rocking motion, remove fuel rail with
injectors from intake manifold.
5) If removing injector from fuel rail, remove retaining clip
from fuel rail and injector. Retaining clip is located at top of
injector and fuel rail. Remove injector with "O" ring from fuel rail.
Installation
1) If installing injector on fuel rail, install NEW "O" ring
on injector. Coat "O" ring on injector with engine oil. Install
injector on fuel rail. Install retaining clip on injector and fuel
rail.
2) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "O" ring at bottom of each injector. Coat "O" ring on
injector with engine oil before installing injectors and fuel rail.
3) Tighten fuel rail bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Install fuel line on fuel rail using proper procedure.
See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
2) On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, remove engine cover. On all
models, remove air cleaner. Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
See THROTTLE BODY. On A/C equipped models, remove A/C compressor-to-
intake manifold support brace at rear of A/C compressor.
3) On all models, note electrical connector location on
injectors for installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors
at injectors. Disconnect any necessary wiring electrical connectors

for access to fuel rails and injectors.
CAUTION: Both fuel rails are serviced as an assembly. DO NOT attempt
to separate fuel rail from connecting fuel hose at rear of
each fuel rail. Connecting fuel hose does not use any form of
clamps on the hose. DO NOT use any clamps on connecting fuel
hose. When removing fuel rails with injectors, use care not
to bend connecting fuel hose.
4) Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL
RAIL. Remove fuel rail bolts. Ensure area around injectors and intake
manifold is clean.
5) Using rocking motion, pull driver's side fuel rail with
injectors upward from intake manifold until injectors just clear
intake manifold. Repeat procedure on passenger's side fuel rail.
Remove fuel rails with injectors from intake manifold.
6) If removing injector from fuel rail, remove retaining clip
from fuel rail and injector. Retaining clip is located at top of
injector and fuel rail. Remove injector with "O" ring from fuel rail.
Installation
1) If installing injector on fuel rail, install NEW "O" ring
on injector. Coat "O" ring on injector with engine oil. Install
injector on fuel rail. Install retaining clip on injector and fuel
rail.
2) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "O" ring at bottom of each injector. Coat "O" ring on
injector with engine oil before installing injectors and fuel rails.
3) Push passenger's side fuel rail and then driver's side
fuel rail downward until shoulder on each injector contacts the intake
manifold. Ensure all injectors are fully seated.
4) Tighten fuel rail bolts and throttle body bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install fuel line on fuel
rail using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL under FUEL
SYSTEM. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
2) Remove throttle body from upper intake manifold. See
THROTTLE BODY. Remove ignition coils with mounting bracket for access
to fuel rails.
3) Upper intake manifold must be removed for servicing of
fuel rails and injectors. Remove generator-to-upper intake manifold
brace and A/C compressor-to-upper intake manifold brace. Remove
generator and A/C compressor if necessary for removal of upper intake
manifold.
4) Disconnect necessary vacuum lines and hoses for removal of
upper intake manifold. Remove bolts, upper intake manifold and gasket
from lower intake manifold.
5) Note electrical connector location on injectors for
installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at injectors.
Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL.
6) Remove fuel rail bolts. Ensure area around injectors and
lower intake manifold is clean. Using rocking motion, pull driver's
side fuel rail with injectors upward from intake manifold until
injectors just clear intake manifold. Repeat procedure on passenger's
side fuel rail. Remove fuel rails with injectors from lower intake
manifold.
7) If removing injector from fuel rail, remove retaining clip
from fuel rail and injector. Retaining clip is located at top of
injector and fuel rail. Remove injector with "O" ring from fuel rail.

ON-VEHICLE TESTING
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.
DISABLING/ENABLING IGNITION & FUEL SYSTEMS
WARNING: To prevent engine from starting while performing tests,
always disable ignition and fuel systems.
Disabling Ignition & Fuel Systems
Remove Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD) located in Power
Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to PDC cover for proper relay
location. PDC is located in engine compartment. On 5.9L diesel
engines, also disconnect fuel shutdown solenoid connector. Solenoid is
located behind upper intake manifold. See appropriate SYSTEM &
COMPONENT TESTING article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
Enabling Ignition & Fuel Systems
When testing and/or repairs have been completed, verify
battery condition. Recharge battery as necessary, after starter tests
have been completed. Disconnect all test equipment. Install ASD relay.
On 5.9L diesel engines, reconnect fuel shutdown relay connector. On
all models, start engine several times to verify malfunction has been
corrected.
CRANKING TEST
NOTE: Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. High
viscosity oil, extreme cold temperatures, or tight engine
will increase amperage draw.
1) Using a battery load tester, connect positive and negative
leads to battery. Connect inductive ammeter pick-up to positive
battery cable. Disable ignition and fuel systems. See
DISABLING/ENABLING IGNITION & FUEL SYSTEMS.
2) Ensure all lights and accessories are off. Place A/T in
Park position or M/T in Neutral position. Apply parking brake. Crank
engine and observe voltmeter reading. If voltage is more than 9.6
volts and cranking amperage draw is more than specified amps, proceed
to CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TESTS. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS - CARS or
STARTER SPECIFICATIONS - TRUCKS.
3) If voltage is 12.5 volts or more and cranking amperage
draw is less than specified, check starter circuit components in the
following order:
starter solenoid, starter relay, starter relay circuit, park/neutral
position switch or transmission range sensor (A/T), clutch pedal
position switch (M/T), ignition switch, wiring harness and
connections.
CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TESTS
NOTE: If excessive resistance is not found in circuits being
tested, remove starter and proceed to BENCH TESTING.
Battery Connection Resistance Test
1) Disable vehicle ignition and fuel systems. See
DISABLING/ENABLING IGNITION & FUEL SYSTEMS. A voltmeter accurate to
one tenth of a volt will be needed for the following tests.

2) Connect voltmeter positive lead to negative battery cable
clamp. Connect voltmeter negative lead to negative battery post. Crank
engine and observe voltmeter reading. If voltage is detected, repair
poor contact between cable clamp and post. Perform same procedure to
positive battery post and cable clamp.
Ground Connection Resistance Test
Connect voltmeter negative lead to negative battery post.
Connect voltmeter positive lead to engine block, near negative battery
cable grounding point. Crank engine and observe voltmeter reading. If
voltmeter reading indicates more than 0.2 volt, repair poor ground
connection or replace ground cable.
Starter Ground Connection Resistance Test
Connect voltmeter negative lead to negative battery post.
Connect voltmeter positive lead to starter housing. Crank engine and
observe voltmeter reading. If voltmeter reading indicates more than 0.
2 volt, repair poor starter-to-ground connection.
Positive Battery Cable Resistance Test
1) Remove starter heat shield (if equipped) to gain access t\
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starter solenoid connections. Connect voltmeter negative lead to
starter solenoid battery terminal and voltmeter positive lead to
positive battery post.
2) Crank engine and observe voltmeter reading. If voltage
reads more than 0.2 volt, correct poor connection between battery
cable and starter solenoid or replace positive battery cable.
SOLENOID CIRCUIT TEST
NOTE: Perform SOLENOID CIRCUIT TEST before testing starter relay
and starter relay circuit. Ensure A/T is in Park position or
M/T is in Neutral position and parking brake is applied.
1) Disable vehicle ignition and fuel systems. See
DISABLING/ENABLING IGNITION & FUEL SYSTEMS.
2) Ensure battery is fully charged. Ensure solenoid
connections are not loose or corroded. Remove starter relay from Power
Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to PDC cover for proper relay
location. PDC is located in engine compartment.
3) Connect a remote starter switch or jumper wire between
starter relay socket terminal No. 87 and positive battery post. See
Fig. 1 or 2. If engine cranks, solenoid and starter are good. Go to
STARTER RELAY TEST.
4) If engine fails to crank, or if solenoid chatters, check
wiring and connectors from starter relay socket to starter solenoid
terminal. Repair any loose or corroded connections. If engine still
fails to crank, remove starter and proceed to SOLENOID TEST under
BENCH TESTING.
STARTER RELAY TEST
NOTE: Perform SOLENOID CIRCUIT TEST before testing starter relay.
Remove starter relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC).
Refer to PDC cover for proper relay location. PDC is located in engine
compartment. Connect 12-volt power source to starter relay terminal
No. 86 and ground terminal No. 85. See Fig. 1 or 2. Using ohmmeter,
check continuity across starter relay terminals No. 30 and 87. If
continuity is not present, replace starter relay.