Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000): Powertrain Management

Also for this vehicle: Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1990), Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989), Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 2WD V6-3.7L (2009), Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2005), Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
- Relays and Modules - Powertrain Management113 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems99 pages
    Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option: › 21-11-00 › Oct › 00 › MIL ON - TCC/OD Solenoid Performance2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option: › 21-11-00 › Oct › 00 › MIL ON - TCC/OD Solenoid Performance
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5
    Engine Control Module › Component Information77 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins45 pages
    Recalls:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest:6 pages
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:15 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:6 pages
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Oxygen Sensor Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction14 pages
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
- Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management85 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems70 pages
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Component Locations2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams2
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Engine Compartment/Exhaust System2 3
    Service and Repair › Oxygen Sensor Heater Relays Replacement2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction › Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System10 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Ignition Switch › Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Testing and Inspection › Test and Repair2
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks33 pages
- Computers and Control Systems365 pages
  - Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5
  - Brake Signal › Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
  - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Component Locations2
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Data Link Connector › Component Information23 pages
    Locations › Component Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
  - Engine Control Module › Component Information77 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins45 pages
    Recalls:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest:6 pages
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:15 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:6 pages
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
  - Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Information Bus › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Application and ID
  - Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams2
  - Oxygen Sensor › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Engine Compartment/Exhaust System2 3
    Service and Repair › Oxygen Sensor Heater Relays Replacement2 3 4
  - Oxygen Sensor Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems97 pages
    Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Central Timer Module (CTM) High Option: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5
    Engine Control Module › Component Information77 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins45 pages
    Recalls:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest:6 pages
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:15 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:6 pages
    21-01-00 › Feb › 00 › A/T - Harsh Reverse Gear Engagement2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Oxygen Sensor Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems70 pages
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Component Locations2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams2
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Engine Compartment/Exhaust System2 3
    Service and Repair › Oxygen Sensor Heater Relays Replacement2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Voltage Signal › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Emission Control Systems13 pages
  - Evaporative Emissions System10 pages
    Canister Purge Solenoid › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Evaporative Emission Control Canister › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Evaporative System Service Port › Component Information › Locations
    Leak Detection Pump, Evaporative System › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › EVAP System - Leak Detection Pump Misdiagnosis
  - Positive Crankcase Ventilation › Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Fuel Delivery and Air Induction129 pages
- Ignition System40 pages
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
  - Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Distributor, Ignition2 pages
    Distributor Cap › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Ignition Rotor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Ignition Coil › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Locations › Component Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System10 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Ignition Switch › Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Testing and Inspection › Test and Repair2
  - Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- Transmission Control Systems19 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T5 pages
    Overdrive Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: › 21-11-00 › Oct › 00 › MIL ON - TCC/OD Solenoid Performance2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: › 21-11-00 › Oct › 00 › MIL ON - TCC/OD Solenoid Performance2
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Application and ID
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T7 pages
    Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - 45RFE Does Not Shift Smoothly2 3
    Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T6 pages
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
- PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins115 pages
  - Recalls:9 pages
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
  - Customer Interest:16 pages
    18-006-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine Controls - Engine Spark Knock2 3 4
    18-001-01 › Jan › 01 › Engine Performance - Enhancements2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    21-20-99 › Nov › 99 › A/T - 46RE Shift Quality/Durability Improvement2 3
    25-02-99 › Nov › 99 › Catalyst Monitor Does Not Illuminate MIL/Set Fault Code2 3
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory:45 pages
    18-037-05 › Oct › 05 › Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
    18-006-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine Controls - Engine Spark Knock2 3 4
    18-001-01 › Jan › 01 › Engine Performance - Enhancements2 3
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    21-20-99 › Nov › 99 › A/T - 46RE Shift Quality/Durability Improvement2 3
    25-02-99 › Nov › 99 › Catalyst Monitor Does Not Illuminate MIL/Set Fault Code2 3
  - All Other Service Bulletins for PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory:36 pages
    18-037-05 › Oct › 05 › Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
    18-006-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine Controls - Engine Spark Knock2 3 4
    18-001-01 › Jan › 01 › Engine Performance - Enhancements2 3
    08-39-99 › Dec › 99 › PCM - Loss of Communications With Scan Tool2 3
    21-20-99 › Nov › 99 › A/T - 46RE Shift Quality/Durability Improvement2 3
    25-02-99 › Nov › 99 › Catalyst Monitor Does Not Illuminate MIL/Set Fault Code2 3
  - All Other Service Bulletins for PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory:9 pages
    18-037-05 › Oct › 05 › Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
    8591 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Unable to Detect Catalyst Fault2 3 4
    8592 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM/Catalyst Faults Go Undetected2 3 4 5
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections