RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Ash Tray Lamp: Customer Interest
Ash Tray Lamp - Blue-Green to Bright White Change
NO: 08-30-97
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Sep. 5, 1997
SUBJECT:
Ash Receiver Lamp Degrades From Blue-Green to Bright White
MODELS:
1998 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The ash receiver lamp, when illuminated, may change from a blue-green illumination to a bright white illumination. This change will occur over a long
period of time of continuous use. The ash receiver lamp is illuminated anytime the ignition key is in the RUN position.
DIAGNOSIS:
Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. View the ash receiver lamp for a bright white illumination. If the ash receiver lamp illumination is bright
white, perform the following Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
L0000161
Bulb, Ash Receiver
1
05269360
Housing, Ash Receiver Lamp
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the ash receiver lamp and housing with revised parts.
WARNING:
REFER TO THE 1998 RAM TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-370-8108) GROUP 8M, FOR INFORMATION
REGARDING PROPER AIRBAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING ANY COMPONENTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
1.
Record the radio station presets.
2.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. On vehicles equipped with the 5.9L Cummins diesel engine, both battery negative cables must
be disconnected and isolated.
3.
Place electrical or masking tape on the instrument panel bezel above the ash receiver flame shield mounting screws to help prevent marring of the
bezel.
4.
Open the ash receiver. From the open position, close the ash receiver slightly and pull it straight out from the pivot pins in the lower instrument
panel.
