RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator: Testing and Inspection
Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative transmission oil temperature warning lamp condition. If the transmission oil temperature warning
lamp comes on and stays on with the engine running.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
If the transmission oil temperature warning lamp fails to light during the bulb test (about two seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the On
position), diagnosis of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus should be performed with a DRB
scan tool. For further diagnosis of the transmission oil temperature warning lamp and the instrument cluster circuitry, refer to Instrument Panel/Testing
and Inspection. See: Instrument Cluster / Carrier/Testing and Inspection