1999 DODGE RAM check oil

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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IGNITION BOOTS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION COIL TOWERS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION COILS
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Arcing .................. A ............ 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

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 (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... 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.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. 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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OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNITS

check for accepted cleaning procedure.








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TUBE CLAMPS
See HOSE AND TUBE COUPLERS, CONNECTORS AND CLAMPS .
TUBE CONNECTORS
See HOSE AND TUBE COUPLERS, CONNECTORS AND CLAMPS .
TUBE COUPLERS
See HOSE AND TUBE COUPLERS, CONNECTORS AND CLAMPS .
TUBES
See HOSES AND TUBES (FUEL LINES , RADIATOR, BY PASS, HEATER,
RECOVERY TANK AND OIL COOLERS).
TURBO CHARGERS
TURBO CHARGER 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.
Boost pressure
incorrect .............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Oil seal (internal)
leaking ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Vibrates ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Boost pressure problems may be caused by other systems
or components.









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VACUUM CONNECTIONS
See VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND CONNECTIONS (NON-METALLIC) .
VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND CONNECTIONS (NON-METALLIC)
VACUUM HOSE, TUBE AND CONNECTION (NON-METALLIC) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Oil-soaked (spongy) ..... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.


IN STR UM EN T P A N EL - A N ALO G

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
CHRY - Analog Instrument Panels
Ram Pickup, Ram Van & Ram Wagon
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
All instrument cluster gauges are air core magnetic type.
Tachometer is optional. All gauges use data transferred on Chrysler
Collision Detection (CCD) bus. Instrument cluster incorporates a
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) for odometer display.
Brake warning light illuminates when ignition is on and
parking brake is applied. Brake warning light also illuminates if
brake hydraulic system failure occurs during service brake
application. Brake warning light bulb test occurs when ignition switch
is in START position.
Oil pressure warning light illuminates when engine oil
pressure is not sufficient to open oil pressure sending unit switch.
Oil pressure warning light bulb test occurs with ignition switch in
RUN position.
All instrument clusters include these analog gauges:
* Coolant Temperature Gauge
* Fuel Gauge
* Oil Pressure Gauge
* Speedometer
* Voltmeter
Instrument clusters include these indicator lights, if
vehicle is equipped with appropriate option:
* Air Bag
* Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
* Brake Warning
* Check Gauges
* Cruise On
* Headlight High Beam
* Low Fuel
* Low Washer Fluid
* CHECK ENGINE
* Overdrive Off
* Rear Wheel Anti-Lock (RWAL)
* Seat Belt Reminder
* Security
* Transmission Oil Temperature (A/T)
* Turn Signal
* Upshift (M/T)
* 4WD
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
WARNING: Vehicle is equipped with an air bag system. To prevent air
bag deployment, disconnect negative battery cable and wait at
least 2 minutes before servicing instrument cluster. See
appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory

Normal Maximum Time-Out
Component Draw Draw (Minutes)
Anti-Theft System ................ 0.4 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Auto Door Lock ................... 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Body Control Module .............. 3.6 ... 12.4 ........ 20
Central Processing System ........ 1.6 .... 2.7 ........ 20
Electronic Control Module ........ 5.6 ... 10.0 ....... ...
Electronic Level Control ......... 2.0 .... 3.3 ........ 20
Heated Windshield Module ......... 0.3 .... 0.4 ....... ...
HVAC Power Module ................ 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Illuminated Entry ................ 1.0 .... 1.0 ......... 1
Light Control Module ............. 0.5 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Oil Level Module ................. 0.1 .... 0.1 ....... ...
Multi-Function Chime ............. 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Pass Key Decoder Module ......... 0.75 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Power Control Module ............. 5.0 .... 7.0 ....... ...
Retained Accessory Power ......... 3.8 .... 3.8 ....... ...
Radio ............................ 7.0 .... 8.0 ........ 15
Twilight Sentinel Module ......... 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Voltage Regulator ................ 1.4 .... 2.0 ....... ...









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INTERMITTENT PARASITIC LOAD PROBLEMS
Intermittent parasitic lad can occur because of a memory
device that does not power down with ignition off. With an
intermittent parasitic load, battery draw can be greater than 1.0 amp.
To find and intermittent problem requires that an ammeter and
Disconnect Tool (J-38758) test switch be connected and left in the
circuit. See Fig. 1. Road test vehicle. After road test, turn ignition
off and remove key.
Monitor the milliamps scale for 15-20 minutes after ignition
is turned off. This allows monitoring memory devices to determine if
they time out and stop drawing memory current. The test switch is
needed to protect ammeter when the vehicles is started.
DIODE CHECK & SOLENOID TEST (GENERAL MOTORS)

fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of release tab and
pull tab on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 6.
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. Remove
disconnect fitting from fuel line. Inspect components for damage. If
disconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced, as
only pull tab can be replaced.
3) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are
clean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.
Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until disconnect fitting
bottoms on fuel line.
4) Install NEW pull tab until pull tab locks in disconnect
fitting. DO NOT reuse old pull tab. Pull on fuel line and disconnect
fitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnect
negative battery cables. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal & Installation (Dual Tab)
1) Disconnect negative battery cables. Ensure disconnect
fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of tabs on disconnect
fitting. See Fig. 6.
2) Squeeze both tabs against disconnect fitting. Pull
disconnect fitting from fuel line. The plastic retainer will remain on
the fuel system component being serviced. The "O" rings and spacer
will remain in the disconnect fitting.
3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is
damaged, entire assembly must be replaced. The only component that may
be replaced is the plastic retainer. If plastic retainer must be
removed from fuel system component, carefully release the plastic
retainer from the fuel system component using 2 screwdrivers. Inspect
plastic retainer for cracks or damage. Replace plastic retainer if
defective.
4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are
clean. 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 ensure
components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery
cables. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal & Installation (Plastic Retainer Ring)
1) Disconnect negative battery cables. Ensure disconnect
fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of plastic retainer
ring on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 6.
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. With
plastic retainer ring fully depressed, pull disconnect fitting from
fuel line.
3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is
damaged, entire assembly must be replaced.
4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are
clean. 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 ensure
components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery
cables. Start engine and check for leaks.

injection pump timing, cylinder No. 1 at TDC on compression
stroke and timing pin is engaged in machined hole on camshaft
gear.
Installation
1) Check pump mounting surfaces at pump and mounting flange
for nicks, cuts or damage. Check "O" ring surfaces for nicks, cuts or
damage. Clean injection pump mounting flange at gear housing. Clean
front of injection pump. Install new "O" ring on pump mounting area.
Apply clean engine oil to injection pump "O" ring only.
CAUTION: Ensure fuel injection pump drive gear-to-shaft mating
surfaces are clean and free of oil to provide proper seating
of fuel injection pump drive gear on shaft of fuel injection
pump.
2) Pump/gear keyway has an arrow and 3-digit number stamped
at top edge. See Fig. 12. Position keyway into pump shaft with arrow
pointed toward rear of pump. Ensure 3-digit number stamped on top of
keyway is identical as 3-digit number stamped on injection pump data
plate. If incorrect keyway is installed, a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) may be set.
Fig. 12: Locating Keyway Arrow & Keyway Number
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
3) Position pump assembly to mounting flange on gear cover
while aligning injection pump shaft through back of injection pump

rotate crankshaft clockwise (viewed from front of engine) until
cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression stroke and
timing mark on vibration damper aligns with "0" degree timing mark on
timing chain cover. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise to align
timing marks. Go to next step.
3) Check position of slot in oil pump drive gear in cylinder
block. The slot in oil pump drive gear should be at approximately the
10 o'clock position. Rotate oil pump drive gear if necessary.
4) If installing a factory replacement distributor, go to
next step. If installing original or used distributor, remove camshaft
position sensor from distributor. See Fig. 13. Rotate distributor
shaft and install a 3/16" (4.76 mm) diameter drift through proper
alignment hole in plastic ring and into access hole in bottom of
distributor housing. See Fig. 22. This prevents distributor shaft from
rotating. Go to next step.
CAUTION: There are 4 different alignment holes in the plastic ring.
Ensure proper alignment hole is used when installing drift
into plastic ring and distributor housing.
Fig. 22: Locating Alignment Hole On Plastic Ring (Dakota 2.5L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
5) Ensure distributor mounting area on cylinder block is
clean. Install NEW gasket on distributor. Install distributor rotor on
distributor shaft. Position distributor so center of hold-down bolt
area on distributor housing is at 1 o'clock position on cylinder