1999 DODGE RAM lock

simultaneously when throttle is depressed. If both levers to do not
move simultaneously, readjust throttle valve cable.
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LINKAGE
Dakota
1) Place transfer case shift lever in 4L position. Use wire
or bungie cord to secure transfer case shift lever in 4L position.
Raise and support vehicle. Loosen lock bolt at adjusting swivel on
shift rod. See Fig. 8. Ensure shift rod slides freely in adjusting
swivel. If shift rod fails to slide freely in adjusting swivel,
lubricate shift rod as necessary.
2) Ensure shift lever on transfer case is still in 4L
position. Ensure pin on end of adjusting swivel is centered in hole on
shift arm. Tighten lock bolt. With all wheels off floor, start engine
and shift transfer case through all ranges to ensure proper operation.
3) Ensure pin on end of adjusting swivel is centered in hole
on shift arm. Tighten lock bolt. With all wheels off floor, start
engine and shift transfer case through all ranges to ensure proper
operation.
Fig. 8: Identifying Typical Transfer Case Shift Linkage Components
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Ram Pickup
1) Place transfer case shift lever in 2H position. Use wire

or bungie cord to secure transfer case shift lever in 2H position.
2) Raise and support vehicle. Loosen lock bolt at adjusting
swivel on shift rod. See Fig. 8. Ensure shift rod slides freely in
adjusting swivel. If shift rod fails to slide freely in adjusting
swivel, lubricate shift rod as necessary.
3) Ensure shift lever on transfer case is still in 2H
position. Tighten lock bolt. With all wheels off floor, start engine
and shift transfer case through all ranges to ensure proper operation.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw Lock Nut ..................... 30 (41)\
Low-Reverse Band Adjusting Screw Lock Nut .................. 25 (34)\
Oil Pan Bolt ............................................... 12 (16)\
PTO Adapter Drain Plug (Ram Pickup) ........................ 40 (54\
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PTO Adapter Fill Plug (Ram Pickup) ......................... 40 (54\
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Transfer Case Drain Plug ................................... 40 (54)\
Transfer Case Fill Plug .................................... 40 (54)\
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transmission housing.
2) Install and tighten transmission drain plug to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
3) Remove transmission fill plug from side of transmission.
Transmission fill plug is located near front of transmission on
passenger's side of transmission. Fill transmission with appropriate
type of transmission fluid until fluid level is even with bottom of
fill plug hole on transmission. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. Install and
tighten transmission fill plug to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Transmission (Ram Pickup With NV4500 Or NV5600)
1) Park vehicle on level surface. Remove bottom bolt from
Power Take-Off (PTO) cover on passenger's side of transmission. Allow
fluid to drain.
2) Install and tighten PTO cover bolt to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove transmission fill plug from side of
transmission. Transmission fill plug is located near rear of
transmission on passenger's side of transmission.
3) Fill transmission with appropriate type of transmission
fluid until fluid level is even with bottom of fill plug hole on
transmission. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. Install and tighten transmission
fill plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Transfer Case
1) Ensure vehicle is parked on level surface. Remove transfer
case drain plug. Transfer case drain plug is located on rear of
transfer case at driver's side corner of transfer case. Allow fluid to
drain from transfer case.
2) Reinstall transfer case drain plug. Tighten transfer case
drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove
transfer case fill plug fill plug from rear of transfer case. Transfer
case fill plug is located on rear of transfer case, just below
identification tag.
3) Fill transfer case with appropriate type of transfer case
fluid until fluid level is even with bottom of fill plug hole on
transfer case. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. Install and tighten transfer
case fill plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LINKAGE
Dakota
1) On NV231, place transfer case lever in 4H position. On
NV242, place transfer case lever in 4FT position. On all models, use
wire or tape to hold lever in position. Raise and support vehicle.
Loosen shifter rod lock bolt at adjusting swivel. Ensure shift rod
slides freely in adjusting swivel.
2) Ensure shift lever on transfer case is in 4H position.
Slide adjusting swivel forward until shift lever touches shifter gate
crossover. Slide adjusting swivel slightly rearward to provide a 3-5
mm gap between shift lever shifter gate.
3) Center pin on adjusting swivel in shift arm and tighten
lock bolt to 90 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Lower vehicle enough to enter
vehicle. Ensure wheels are off floor. Start engine and shift
transmission into gear. Operate transfer case to verify correct
adjustment.

Fig. 1: Identifying Typical Transfer Case Shift Linkage Components
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Ram Pickup
1) Place transfer case shift lever in 2H position. Use wire
or bungie cord to secure transfer case shift lever in 2H position.
2) Raise and support vehicle. Loosen lock bolt at adjusting
swivel on shift rod. See Fig. 1. Ensure shift rod slides freely in
adjusting swivel. If shift rod fails to slide freely in adjusting
swivel, lubricate shift rod as necessary.
3) Ensure shift lever on transfer case is still in 2H
position. Lower vehicle. Position shift lever so that distance from
instrument panel to 2H position dot in shift lever insert is 5.75 in.
(146.000 mm). Tighten lock bolt to 90 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Check shif\
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linkage operation.

resistance between ground and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal
No. 10 (Violet/Brown wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace\
instrument cluster. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open
Violet/Brown wire.
BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams,
see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform
VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module
connector.
1) Turn ignition off. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). PCM is mounted in right side of firewall. Turn ignition on. If
scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER, repla\
ce
PCM. If scan tool displays BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER, go to\
next step.
2) Turn ignition off. Disconnect anti-lock brake controller
module. Controller is mounted to top of ABS hydraulic unit. Turn
ignition on. If scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED\
TOGETHER, replace anti-lock brake controller module. If scan tool
displays BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER, go to next step.
3) Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster. Turn
ignition on. If scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED\
TOGETHER, replace instrument cluster circuit board. If scan tool
displays BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER, go to next step.
4) Turn ignition off. Disconnect compass mini-trip computer.
Turn ignition on. If scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-)
SHORTED TOGETHER, replace compass mini-trip computer. If scan tool
displays BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER, go to next step.
5) Turn ignition off. Disconnect radio connector. Turn
ignition on. If scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED\
TOGETHER, replace radio. If scan tool displays BUS (+) & BUS (-)
SHORTED TOGETHER, go to next step.
6) Turn ignition off and wait 2 minutes. Disconnect Air Bag
Control Module (ACM). ACM is located under center of instrument panel.\
Turn ignition on. If scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-)
SHORTED TOGETHER, replace ACM. If scan tool displays BUS (+) & BUS (-\
)
SHORTED TOGETHER, go to next step.
7) Turn ignition off. Disconnect Central Timer Module (CTM).\
CTM is located under left side of instrument panel. Turn ignition on.
If scan tool does not display BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER,
replace CTM. If scan tool displays BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHE\
R,
go to next step.
8) Disconnect scan tool from DLC. Using external ohmmeter,
measure resistance between terminals No. 3 (Violet/Brown wire) and No.\
11 (White/Black wire) on DLC connector. If resistance is less than 5
ohms, repair short between Violet/Brown wire and White/Dark Green
wire. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, replace scan tool cable or scan
tool as necessary.
BUS BIAS LEVEL TOO LOW (BUS BIAS LEVEL TOO HIGH)
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams,
see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform
VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module
connector.
1) Disconnect scan tool. Using an external voltmeter, measure

more, replace instrument cluster.
NO BUS BIAS
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams,
see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform
VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module
connector.
1) Disconnect scan tool. Turn ignition on. Using an external
voltmeter, measure voltage between ground and DLC terminal No. 3
(Violet/Brown wire). If voltage is not 1.8-2.3 volts, go to step 3).
If voltage is 1.8-2.3 volts, go to next step.
2) Measure voltage between ground and DLC terminal No. 11
(White/Black wire). If voltage is not 1.8-2.3 volts, go to next step.
If voltage is 1.8-2.3 volts, replace scan tool cable or scan tool.
3) Connect jumper wire between ground and DLC connector
terminal No. 11 (White/Black wire). Turn ignition off. Remove
instrument cluster. Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance
between ground and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 9
(White/Black wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next
step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open White/Black wire.
4) Disconnect jumper wire. Measure resistance between ground
and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 9 (White/Black wire).\
If resistance is less than 1000 ohms, repair White/Black wire for
short to ground. If resistance is 1000 ohms or more, go to next step.
5) Connect jumper wire between ground and DLC connector
terminal No. 3 (White/Black wire). Measure resistance between ground
and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 10 (Violet/Brown
wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If
resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Violet/Brown wire.
6) Disconnect jumper wire. Measure resistance between ground
and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 10 (Violet/Brown
wire). If resistance is less than 1000 ohms, repair Violet/Brown wire
for short to ground. If resistance is 1000 ohms or more, go to next
step.
7) Turn ignition on. Using external voltmeter, measure
voltage between ground and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal
No. 2 (Dark Blue/White wire). If voltage is 9.5 volts or less, repair
open Dark Blue/White wire. If voltage is more than 9.5 volts, go to
next step.
8) Turn ignition off. Using external ohmmeter, measure
resistance between ground and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal
No. 4 (Black/Light Green wire). If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to\
next step. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Black/Light
Green wire.
9) Measure resistance between ground and instrument cluster
connector C1 terminal No. 5 (Black/Orange wire). If resistance is 5
ohms or less, replace instrument cluster. If resistance is more than 5
ohms, repair open Black/Orange wire.
NO RESPONSE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams,
see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform
VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module
connector.
1) Remove and inspect fuse No. 19 from junction block.

Junction block is on left side of instrument panel. If fuse is open,
go to next step. If fuse is okay, go to step 6).
2) Using external voltmeter, measure voltage between ground
and voltage input side of fuse No. 19 socket. If voltage is 10 volts
or less, repair open ignition switch output circuit (Dark Blue wire
between ignition switch and junction block). If voltage is more than
10 volts, go to next step.
3) Turn ignition off and wait 2 minutes. Using external
ohmmeter, measure resistance between ground and fused ignition switch
output run/start terminal (Light Green/Yellow wire) on fuse No. 19
socket. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If
resistance is 5 ohms or more, go to step 5).
4) Disconnect Air Bag Control Module (ACM) connector. ACM is\
located under center of instrument panel. Turn ignition on. Measure
resistance between ground and fused ignition switch output run/start
terminal (Light Green/Yellow wire) on fuse No. 19 socket. If
resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair Light Green/Yellow wire for
short to ground. Replace fuse No. 19. If resistance is 5 ohms or more,
replace air bag control module and fuse No. 19.
5) Turn ignition off and wait 2 minutes. Disconnect Air Bag
Control Module (ACM) connector. ACM is located under center of
instrument panel. Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance of Light
Green/Yellow wire between ACM connector terminal No. 14 and fused
ignition switch output run/start terminal on fuse No. 19 socket. If
resistance is less than 5 ohms, connect ACM connector. Turn ignition
on. Replace fuse No. 19 in junction block. Go to appropriate AIR BAG
SERVICE & REPAIR, DOMESTIC CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS for further
testing. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Light
Green/Yellow wire. Replace fuse No. 19.
6) Using external voltmeter, measure voltage between ground
and voltage input side of fuse No. 19 socket. If voltage is 10 volts
or less, repair open ignition switch output circuit (Dark Blue wire
between ignition switch and junction block). If voltage is more than
10 volts, go to next step.
7) Turn ignition off and wait 2 minutes. Install fuse No. 19.
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module (ACM) connector. ACM is located
under center of instrument panel. Turn ignition on. Using external
voltmeter, measure voltage between ground and ACM connector terminal
No. 14 (Light Green/Yellow wire). If voltage is 10 volts or less,
repair open Light Green/Yellow wire. If voltage is more than 10 volts,
go to next step.
8) Turn ignition off. Using external ohmmeter, measure
resistance between ground and ACM connector terminal No. 4
(Black/Pink). If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Black/Pink
wire. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step.
9) Turn ignition on. Using external voltmeter, measure
voltage between ground and ACM connector terminal No. 21 (Violet/Brown
wire). If voltage is not 1.8-2.6 volts, repair open Violet/Brown wire.
If voltage is 1.8-2.6 volts, go to next step.
10) Turn ignition off. Using external ohmmeter, measure
resistance between ground and ACM connector terminal No. 4 (Black/Pink
wire). If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Black/Pink wire.
If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step.
11) Using external voltmeter, measure voltage between ground
and ACM connector terminal No. 22 (White/Black wire). If voltage is
not 1.8- 2.6 volts, repair open White/Black wire. If voltage is 1.8-2.
6 volts, replace ACM.
NO RESPONSE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams,
see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform
VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 after each repair.

CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module
connector.
1) Remove and inspect fuse No. 11 from junction block.
Junction block is on left side of instrument panel. If fuse is open,
go to next step. If fuse is okay, go to step 3).
2) Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance between ground
and fused ignition switch output run/start terminal (Dark Blue/White
wire) on fuse No. 11 socket. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair
short to ground in Dark Blue/White wire. Replace fuse No. 11. If
resistance is 5 ohms or more, replace fuse No. 11.
3) Install fuse No. 11. Remove and inspect fuse No. 6 from
junction block. If fuse is open, next step. If fuse is okay, go to
step 5).
4) Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance between ground
and fused ignition switch output run/accy terminal (Dark Blue wire) on\
fuse No. 6 socket. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to
ground in Dark Blue wire. Replace fuse No. 6. If resistance is 5 ohms
or more, replace fuse No. 6.
5) Install fuse No. 6. Disconnect Central Timer Module (CTM)\
.
CTM is located under left side of instrument panel. Using external
ohmmeter, measure resistance between ground and CTM 18-pin connector
terminal No. 3 (Black/Orange wire). If resistance is more than 5 ohms,\
repair open Black/Orange wire. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to
next step.
6) Measure resistance between ground and CTM 14-pin connector
terminal No. 6 (Black/Light Green wire). If resistance is more than 5
ohms, repair open Black/Light Green wire. If resistance is 5 ohms or
less, go to next step.
7) Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, perform CCD Bus test.
Connect jumper wire between ground and CTM 18-pin connector terminal
No. 16 (Violet/Brown wire). If scan tool does not display BUS SHORT TO\
GROUND, repair open Violet/Brown wire. If scan tool displays BUS SHORT
TO GROUND, go to next step.
8) Disconnect jumper wire. Connect jumper wire between ground
and CTM 18-pin connector terminal No. 17 (White/Black wire). If scan
tool does not display BUS SHORT TO GROUND, repair open White/Black
wire. If scan tool displays BUS SHORT TO GROUND, replace CTM.
NO RESPONSE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams,
see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform
VERIFICATION TEST VER-1A after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module
connector.
1) Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select BODY CONTROL
MODULE. If scan tool displays NO RESPONSE, go to NO RESPONSE CENTRAL
TIMER MODULE. If scan tool does not display NO RESPONSE, go to next
step.
2) Using scan tool, select SYSTEM TEST. If scan tool displays
PCM ACTIVE ON THE BUS, go to next step. If scan tool does not display
PCM ACTIVE ON THE BUS, go to NO RESPONSE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.
3) Turn ignition off. Remove instrument cluster. Turn
ignition on. Using scan tool, turn on CCD bus bias under SYSTEM
MONITORS, then CCD BUS VOLTAGE. Connect jumper wire between ground and
instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 10 (Violet/Brown wire).
If scan tool voltage did not drop to about zero volts, repair open
Violet/Brown wire. If scan tool voltage dropped to about zero volts,
go to next step.