1999 DODGE RAM cooling

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement
1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above
discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur
soon, etc.)
2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to
stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise,
etc.)
3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience
NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting
suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the
facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions
and make an informed decision about how to proceed.
ENGINE ASSEMBLIES
SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE
OPERATION
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: A Cylinder Head Assembly is a cylinder head fitted with
valves, associated springs, retainers, and on overhead
camshaft cylinder heads (OHC), camshaft, camshaft
bearings, lash adjusters, tappets and rockers.
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Adjustable valve lash is
out of specification ... B ................. Require repair.
Internal component failure
(any component) ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement of cylinder
head assembly.
( 1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components
or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement,
such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,
technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience).
Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition
is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may
be Suggested that additional inspections be performed, such
as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.









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LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: A Long Block Assembly is a short block assembly together
with a cylinder head assembly and all those components
fitted within the rocker or cam cover, and timing cover

(the whole presented as an assembly). A rebuilt or new
oil pump, or kit shall be supplied or fitted as
appropriate.
LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Internal component failure
(any component) ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement of the long
block assembly.
( 1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components
or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement
such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,
technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience).
Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and
condition is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder
Head. It may be Suggested that additional inspections be
performed, such as the other head gasket on a V-type
engine.









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SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: A Short Block Assembly is a cylinder block and all those
components contained within the limits of the block deck
or decks, the pan rail, the block rear face and the
timing cover (where fitted), including the crankshaft.
SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Any internal component
failure ................ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement of the short
block assembly.
( 1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional
components or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or
replacement, such as a water pump on a short block
(reason code 4, technician's recommendation based on
substantial and informed experience).
Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition
is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may
be Suggested that additional inspections be performed,
such as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.









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Missing (if original
equipment) ............. C ........... Require replacement.









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COOLING FAN MOTOR MODULES
See COOLING FAN MOTOR RELAYS AND MODULES .
COOLING FAN MOTOR RELAYS AND MODULES
COOLING FAN MOTOR RELAY AND MODULE 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.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Housing cracked ......... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require 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.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure
to perform all functions, or out of OEM specification.









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COOLING FAN MOTOR RESISTORS
COOLING FAN MOTOR RESISTOR INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require 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 (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Open .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Shorted ................. A ............ Require 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.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.









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COOLING FAN MOTOR SENSORS AND SWITCHES
COOLING FAN MOTOR SENSOR AND SWITCH INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware threads
damaged ................ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... 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.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or

replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... (3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. 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.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
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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COOLING FAN MOTOR SWITCHES
See COOLING FAN MOTOR SENSORS AND SWITCHES .
COOLING FAN MOTORS
COOLING FAN MOTOR 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.
Connector broken ........ A . Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A . Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
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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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
NOTE: Overheating, poor engine performance, and insufficient
cabin heat can be affected by, but are not limited to,
all of the components in the engine cooling system.
ENGINE COVERS (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER)
ENGINE COVER (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Baffle loose ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Baffle missing .......... C ............ Require replacement.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Cracked (not leaking) ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Leaking externally ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking internally,
causing fluid
contamination .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted passage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.









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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Contaminated ............ A .. ( 1) Require replacement of oil
and filter.
Level high .............. B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Level low ............... B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
( 1) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require

Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
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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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS
NOTE: Conditions pertaining to the sensors and actuators listed
in this section may be found under the name of the sensor
or actuator.
SENSOR ABBREVIATION TABLE









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Sensor Abbreviation
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ......................... APP
Air Conditioning Cycling Switch ............................ AC
Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor ........................... ..
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor ...................................... ..
Barometric Pressure Sensor ............................... BARO
Camshaft Position Sensor .................................. CMP
Clutch Pedal Position Switch .............................. CPP
Cooling Fan Motor Sensors and Switches ..................... ..
Crankshaft Position Sensor ................................ CKP
Electronic Transmission Feedback Devices ................... ..
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ......................... ECT
Evaporative Emission feedback devices ...................... ..
Exhaust Gas Recirculation feedback devices ................. ..
Fan Control Sensor ......................................... FC
Intake Air Temperature Sensor ............................. IAT
Knock Sensor ............................................... KS
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ......................... MAP
Mass Air Flow Sensor ...................................... MAF
O2 Sensor ................................................. O2S
Park Neutral Position Switch .............................. PNP
Power Steering Pressure Sensor ............................ PSP
Thermal Vacuum Valve ...................................... TVV
Throttle Position Sensor ............................ TP Sensor
Throttle Position Switch ................................... ..
Transmission Range Switch ........................... TR Switch
Vehicle Speed Sensor ...................................... VSS
Volume Air Flow Sensor .................................... VAF









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ACTUATOR ABBREVIATION TABLE








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Actuator Abbreviation
Air Injection Control Solenoid ............................. ..
Electronic Transmission control devices .................... ..
Evaporative Emission Canister ............................ EVAP
Purge Device ............................................... ..
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Device .......................... EGR
Fuel Injector .............................................. ..
Idle Air Control .......................................... IAC

Idle Speed Control Actuator ............................... ISC
Mix Control Solenoid .............................. MC Solenoid
Secondary Air Injection System Management Device .... AIR, PAIR
Vacuum Regulator Solenoid .................................. ..
Waste Gate Control Solenoid ................................ ..









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SHROUDS, BAFFLES AND DEFLECTORS
SHROUD, BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect,
affecting cooling system
performance ............ A . 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.
Bent, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Blocked, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Broken, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A . Require repair or replacement.
Loose, affecting cooling
system performance ..... A ................ Require repair.
Loose, not affecting
cooling system
performance ............ 2 ................ Suggest repair.
Missing, affecting cooling
system performance ..... C ........... Require replacement.









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SPARK PLUGS
NOTE: You are not required to replace spark plugs in sets.
However, you may suggest replacement of the other plugs
for preventive maintenance.
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Electrode eroded ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Fouled .................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Gap incorrect ........... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Insulation broken ....... A ............. Require replacement
Insulator cracked ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking compression ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Maintenance interval .... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads