RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997)
Ignition Relay: Description and Operation
As one of its functions, the Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay will supply battery voltage to the ignition coil. The ground circuit for the ASD relay is
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM regulates ASD relay operation by switching the ground circuit on-and-off.