2003 DODGE RAM Engine system

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual open switch prevents the starter relay from being
energized and the starter motor from operating
unless the automatic transmission gear selector is in
the Neutral or Park positions.
When the starter r

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Starting System Diagnosis
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
STARTER ENGAGES,
SPINS OUT BEFORE
ENGINE STARTS.1. Starter ring gear faulty. 1. Refer to Starter Motor Removal and Installation.
Remove st

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual with automatic transmission, place gearshift selector
lever in Park position.
(4) Verify that all lamps and accessories are
turned off.
(5) To prevent a gasoline engine from starting,
remove Automatic

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Connect voltmeter to measure between battery
positive terminal post and starter solenoid battery
terminal stud (Fig. 4). Rotate and hold ignition
switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If re

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (6) If equipped with dual battery system (certain
diesel equipped models), connect positive lead of volt-
meter to positive battery cable clamp on battery
located on left side of vehicle. Connect nega

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE - STARTING
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Battery Cable Eyelet Nut at
Solenoid (large nut - gas engines)25 19 221
Battery Cable Eyelet Nut at
Solenoid (large nut - d

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
The heated seat module receives fused battery cur-
rent through the Integrated Power Module only when
the engine is running. The heated seat switches
receive battery current through fuse #48

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual HORN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HORN SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN SYSTEM . . . 1
HORN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN