2001 DODGE RAM engine

VISUAL INSPECTIONÐ8.0L ENGINE
A visual inspection for loose, disconnected or incor-
rectly routed wires and hoses should be made. This
should be done before attempting to diagnose or ser-
vice the fuel injection system. A visual check will
help spot these faults and save unnecessary test and
diagnostic time. A thorough visual inspection will
include the following checks:
(1) Verify that the three 32±way electrical connec-
tors are fully inserted into the connector of the pow-
ertrain control module (PCM) (Fig. 12).
(2) Inspect the battery cable connections. Be sure
that they are clean and tight.
(3) Inspect fuel pump relay and air conditioning
compressor clutch relay (if equipped). Inspect the
ASD relay connections. Inspect starter motor relay
connections. Inspect relays for signs of physical dam-
age and corrosion. The relays are located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) (Fig. 13). Refer to
label on PDC cover for relay location.
(4) Inspect ignition coil pack primary connections.
Verify that secondary cables are firmly connected to
coils (Fig. 14).
(5) Be sure that spark plug cables are firmly con-
nected and the spark plugs are in their correct firing
order. Be sure that camshaft position sensor wire
connector is firmly connected to harness connector.
Inspect spark plug condition. Refer to 8, Ignition.
Connect vehicle to an oscilloscope and inspect spark
events for fouled or damaged spark plugs or cables.
(6) Verify that generator output wire, generator
connector and ground wire are firmly connected to
the generator.(7) Inspect the system body grounds for loose or
dirty connections. Refer to 8, Wiring for ground loca-
tions.
(8) Verify crankcase ventilation (CCV) operation.
Refer to 25, Emission Control System for additional
information.
(9) Inspect fuel tube quick-connect fitting-to-fuel
rail connections.
(10) Verify that hose connections to all ports of
vacuum fittings on intake manifold are tight and not
leaking.
(11) Inspect accelerator cable, transmission throt-
tle cable (if equipped) and cruise control cable con-
nections (if equipped). Check their connections to the
throttle arm of throttle body for any binding or
restrictions.
Fig. 12 Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
1 - PCM MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
2 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
3 - (3) 32±WAY CONNECTORS
Fig. 13 Power Distribution Center (PDC)
1 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)
Fig. 14 Ignition Coil PackÐ8.0L Engine
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(12) If equipped with vacuum brake booster, verify
that vacuum booster hose is firmly connected to fit-
ting on intake manifold. Also check connection to
brake vacuum booster.
(13) Inspect the air cleaner inlet and air cleaner
element for dirt or restrictions.
(14) Inspect radiator grille area, radiator fins and
air conditioning condenser for restrictions.
(15) Verify that the intake manifold air tempera-
ture sensor wire connector is firmly connected to har-
ness connector (Fig. 15).
(16) Verify that MAP sensor electrical connector is
firmly connected to MAP sensor (Fig. 16).(17) Verify that fuel injector wire harness connec-
tors are firmly connected to injectors in the correct
order. Each harness connector is numerically tagged
with the injector number (INJ 1, INJ 2 etc.) of its
corresponding fuel injector and cylinder number.
(18) Verify harness connectors are firmly con-
nected to idle air control (IAC) motor and throttle
position sensor (TPS).
(19) Verify that wire harness connector is firmly
connected to the engine coolant temperature sensor
(Fig. 17).
(20) Raise and support the vehicle.
(21) Verify that all oxygen sensor wire connectors
are firmly connected to the sensors. Inspect sensors
and connectors for damage (Fig. 18), (Fig. 19) or (Fig.
20).
(22) Inspect for pinched or leaking fuel tubes.
Inspect for pinched, cracked or leaking fuel hoses.
(23) Inspect for exhaust system restrictions such
as pinched exhaust pipes, collapsed muffler or
plugged catalytic convertor.
(24) If equipped with automatic transmission, ver-
ify that electrical harness is firmly connected to park/
neutral switch. Refer to 21, Automatic Transmission.
Fig. 15 Air Temperature SensorÐ8.0L Engine
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR TEMP. SENSOR
2 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
Fig. 16 Map Sensor Ð8.0L Engine
1 - MAP SENSOR
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - THROTTLE BODY
Fig. 17 Engine Coolant Temperature SensorÐ8.0L
Engine
1 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
3 - GENERATOR
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE - GAS FUEL INJECTION
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Air Cleaner Housing
Mount. NutsÐ8.0L Engine11 9 6
Air Cleaner Housing Metal
ClampÐ3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
Engines435
Crankshaft Position
Sensor Mounting
BoltsÐAll Engines870
Camshaft Position Sensor
MountingÐ8.0L Engine650
Engine Coolant
Temperature SensorÐAll
Engines6-8 55-75
Fuel Tank Mounting Nuts 41 30
Fuel Hose Clamps 1 10
IAC Motor-To-Throttle
Body Bolts760
Intake Manifold Air Temp.
SensorÐAll Engines12-15 110-130
MAP Sensor Mounting
ScrewsÐ3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
Engines325
MAP Sensor Mounting
ScrewsÐ8.0L Engine220
Oxygen SensorÐAll
Engines30 22
Powertrain Control Module
Mounting Screws435
Throttle Body Mounting
BoltsÐ3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
Engines23 200
Throttle Body Mounting
BoltsÐ8.0L Engine22 192
Throttle Position Sensor
Mounting ScrewsÐAll
Engines760
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CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION - 3.9L
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is located
near the outer edge of the flywheel (starter ringear).
DESCRIPTION - 5.2L/5.9L
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is located
near the outer edge of the flywheel (starter ringear).
DESCRIPTION - 8.0L
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is located on
the right-lower side of the cylinder block, forward of
the right engine mount, just above the oil pan rail
(Fig. 23).
OPERATION - 3.9L
Engine speed and crankshaft position are provided
through the CKP sensor. The sensor generates pulses
that are the input sent to the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). The PCM interprets the sensor input
to determine the crankshaft position. The PCM then
uses this position, along with other inputs, to deter-
mine injector sequence and ignition timing.
The sensor is a hall effect device combined with an
internal magnet. It is also sensitive to steel within a
certain distance from it.The flywheel/drive plate has groups of notches at
its outer edge. On 3.9L V-6 engines, there are three
sets of double notches and three sets of single
notches (Fig. 24).
The notches cause a pulse to be generated when
they pass under the sensor. The pulses are the input
to the PCM.
The engine will not operate if the PCM does not
receive a CKP sensor input.
OPERATION - 5.2L/5.9L
Engine speed and crankshaft position are provided
through the CKP sensor. The sensor generates pulses
that are the input sent to the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). The PCM interprets the sensor input
to determine the crankshaft position. The PCM then
uses this position, along with other inputs, to deter-
mine injector sequence and ignition timing.
The sensor is a hall effect device combined with an
internal magnet. It is also sensitive to steel within a
certain distance from it.
On 5.2/5.9L V-8 engines, the flywheel/drive plate
has 8 single notches, spaced every 45 degrees, at its
outer edge (Fig. 25).
The notches cause a pulse to be generated when
they pass under the sensor. The pulses are the input
to the PCM. For each engine revolution, there are 8
pulses generated on V-8 engines.
Fig. 23 CKP Sensor LocationÐ8.0L V-10 Engine
1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 - HOLE
3 - OIL FILTER
4 - PLASTIC TIE STRAP
5 - PIGTAIL HARNESS
Fig. 24 CKP Sensor OperationÐ3.9L Engine
1 - FLYWHEEL
2 - NOTCHES
3 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
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The engine will not operate if the PCM does not
receive a CKP sensor input.
OPERATION - 8.0L
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor detects
notches machined into the middle of the crankshaft
(Fig. 26).There are five sets of notches. Each set contains
two notches. Basic ignition timing is determined by
the position of the last notch in each set of notches.
Once the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) senses
the last notch, it will determine crankshaft position
(which piston will next be at Top Dead Center). An
input from the camshaft position sensor is also
needed. It may take the module up to one complete
engine revolution to determine crankshaft position
during engine cranking.
The PCM uses the signal from the camshaft posi-
tion sensor to determine fuel injector sequence. Once
crankshaft position has been determined, the PCM
begins energizing a ground circuit to each fuel injec-
tor to provide injector operation.
REMOVAL - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
The sensor is bolted to the top of the cylinder block
near the rear of right cylinder head (Fig. 27).
(1) Remove the air cleaner intake tube.
(2) Disconnect crankshaft position sensor pigtail
harness from main wiring harness.
(3) Remove two sensor (recessed hex head) mount-
ing bolts (Fig. 27).
(4) Remove sensor from engine.
Fig. 25 CKP Sensor OperationÐ5.2L/5.9L Engine
1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 - NOTCHES
3 - FLYWHEEL
Fig. 26 CKP Sensor OperationÐ8.0L V-10 Engine
1 - CRANKSHAFT NOTCHES
2 - CRANKSHAFT
3 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Fig. 27 Crankshaft Position Sensor
1 - GROMMET
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (2)
3 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
4 - RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
5 - TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING
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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

REMOVAL - 8.0L
The crankshaft position sensor is located on the
right-lower side of the cylinder block, forward of the
right engine mount, just above the oil pan rail (Fig.
28).
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Disconnect sensor pigtail harness from main
engine wiring harness.
(3) Remove sensor mounting bolt (Fig. 29).
(4) Cut plastic tie strap (Fig. 28) securing sensor
pigtail harness to side of engine block.
(5) Carefully pry sensor from cylinder block in a
rocking action with two small screwdrivers.
(6) Remove sensor from vehicle.
(7) Check condition of sensor o-ring (Fig. 30).
INSTALLATION - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
(1) Position crankshaft position sensor to engine.
(2) Install mounting bolts and tighten to 8 N´m (70
in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect main harness electrical connector to
sensor.
(4) Install air cleaner tube.
INSTALLATION - 8.0L
The crankshaft position sensor is located on the
right-lower side of the cylinder block, forward of the
right engine mount, just above the oil pan rail (Fig.
28).(1) Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor
o-ring (Fig. 30).
(2) Install sensor into cylinder block with a slight
rocking action. Do not twist sensor into position as
damage to o-ring may result.
CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt,
be sure sensor is completely flush to cylinder block
(Fig. 29). If sensor is not flush, damage to sensor
mounting tang may result.
(3) Install mounting bolt and tighten to 8 N´m (70
in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect sensor pigtail harness to main engine
wiring harness
Fig. 28 Crankshaft Position Sensor LocationÐ8.0L
V-10 Engine
1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 - HOLE
3 - OIL FILTER
4 - PLASTIC TIE STRAP
5 - PIGTAIL HARNESS
Fig. 29 Sensor Removal/InstallationÐ8.0L V-10
Engine
1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 - MOUNTING BOLT
3 - SENSOR POSITIONED FLUSH TO CYLINDER BLOCK
Fig. 30 Sensor O-RingÐ8.0L V-10 Engine
1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR O-RING
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - PIGTAIL HARNESS
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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

(5) Install new plastic tie strap (Fig. 28) to secure
sensor pigtail harness to side of engine block. Thread
tie strap through casting hole on cylinder block.
FUEL PUMP RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The 5±pin, 12±volt, fuel pump relay is located in
the Power Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to the
label on the PDC cover for relay location.
OPERATION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) energizes
the electric fuel pump through the fuel pump relay.
The fuel pump relay is energized by first applying
battery voltage to it when the ignition key is turned
ON, and then applying a ground signal to the relay
from the PCM.
Whenever the ignition key is turned ON, the elec-
tric fuel pump will operate. But, the PCM will shut-
down the ground circuit to the fuel pump relay in
approximately 1±3 seconds unless the engine is oper-
ating or the starter motor is engaged.
REMOVAL
The fuel pump relay is located in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC) (Fig. 31). Refer to label on PDC
cover for relay location.
(1) Remove PDC cover.
(2) Remove relay from PDC.
(3) Check condition of relay terminals and PDC
connector terminals for damage or corrosion. Repair
if necessary before installing relay.
(4) Check for pin height (pin height should be the
same for all terminals within the PDC connector).
Repair if necessary before installing relay.
INSTALLATION
The fuel pump relay is located in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC) (Fig. 31). Refer to label on PDC
cover for relay location.
(1) Install relay to PDC.
(2) Install cover to PDC.
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The IAC stepper motor is mounted to the throttle
body, and regulates the amount of air bypassing the
control of the throttle plate. As engine loads and
ambient temperatures change, engine rpm changes.
A pintle on the IAC stepper motor protrudes into a
passage in the throttle body, controlling air flow
through the passage. The IAC is controlled by the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to maintain the
target engine idle speed.
OPERATION
At idle, engine speed can be increased by retract-
ing the IAC motor pintle and allowing more air to
pass through the port, or it can be decreased by
restricting the passage with the pintle and diminish-
ing the amount of air bypassing the throttle plate.
The IAC is called a stepper motor because it is
moved (rotated) in steps, or increments. Opening the
IAC opens an air passage around the throttle blade
which increases RPM.
The PCM uses the IAC motor to control idle speed
(along with timing) and to reach a desired MAP dur-
ing decel (keep engine from stalling).
The IAC motor has 4 wires with 4 circuits. Two of
the wires are for 12 volts and ground to supply electri-
cal current to the motor windings to operate the step-
per motor in one direction. The other 2 wires are also
for 12 volts and ground to supply electrical current to
operate the stepper motor in the opposite direction.
To make the IAC go in the opposite direction, the
PCM just reverses polarity on both windings. If only
1 wire is open, the IAC can only be moved 1 step
(increment) in either direction. To keep the IAC
motor in position when no movement is needed, the
PCM will energize both windings at the same time.
This locks the IAC motor in place.
In the IAC motor system, the PCM will count
every step that the motor is moved. This allows the
PCM to determine the motor pintle position. If the
memory is cleared, the PCM no longer knows the
position of the pintle. So at the first key ON, the
PCM drives the IAC motor closed, regardless of
where it was before. This zeros the counter. From
this point the PCM will back out the IAC motor and
keep track of its position again.
Fig. 31 Power Distribution Center (PDC)
1 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)
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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

When engine rpm is above idle speed, the IAC is
used for the following:
²Off-idle dashpot (throttle blade will close quickly
but idle speed will not stop quickly)
²Deceleration air flow control
²A/C compressor load control (also opens the pas-
sage slightly before the compressor is engaged so
that the engine rpm does not dip down when the
compressor engages)
²Power steering load control
The PCM can control polarity of the circuit to con-
trol direction of the stepper motor.
IAC Stepper Motor Program:The PCM is also
equipped with a memory program that records the
number of steps the IAC stepper motor most recently
advanced to during a certain set of parameters. For
example: The PCM was attempting to maintain a
1000 rpm target during a cold start-up cycle. The last
recorded number of steps for that may have been
125. That value would be recorded in the memory
cell so that the next time the PCM recognizes the
identical conditions, the PCM recalls that 125 steps
were required to maintain the target. This program
allows for greater customer satisfaction due to
greater control of engine idle.
Another function of the memory program, which
occurs when the power steering switch (if equipped),
or the A/C request circuit, requires that the IAC step-
per motor control engine rpm, is the recording of the
last targeted steps into the memory cell. The PCM
can anticipate A/C compressor loads. This is accom-
plished by delaying compressor operation for approx-
imately 0.5 seconds until the PCM moves the IAC
stepper motor to the recorded steps that were loaded
into the memory cell. Using this program helps elim-
inate idle-quality changes as loads change. Finally,
the PCM incorporates a9No-Load9engine speed lim-
iter of approximately 1800 - 2000 rpm, when it rec-
ognizes that the TPS is indicating an idle signal and
IAC motor cannot maintain engine idle.
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the IAC motor through the PCM.
REMOVAL - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
The IAC motor is located on the back of the throt-
tle body (Fig. 32).
(1) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from IAC motor.
(3) Remove two mounting bolts (screws) (Fig. 32).
(4) Remove IAC motor from throttle body.
REMOVAL - 8.0L
The IAC motor is located on the back of the throt-
tle body (Fig. 33).
(1) Remove the air cleaner cover.
(2) Remove the 4 air cleaner housing mounting
nuts and remove housing from throttle body.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector from IAC motor.
(4) Remove two mounting bolts (screw).
(5) Remove IAC motor from throttle body.
INSTALLATION - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
The IAC motor is located on the back of the throt-
tle body (Fig. 32).
Fig. 32 Mounting Bolts (Screws)ÐIAC MotorÐ3.9L/
5.2L/5.9L Engines
1 - MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - IDLE SPEED MOTOR
Fig. 33 IAC MotorÐ8.0L Engine
1 - IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR
2 - INTAKE MANIFOLD (UPPER HALF)
3 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
4 - THROTTLE BODY
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IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR (Continued)