RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
Wiper Relay: Service and Repair
Intermittent Wipe Relay Replacement
REMOVAL
An intermittent wipe relay is used on vehicles that are equipped with the optional Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). See Intermittent Wipe Relay
and Central Timer Module in the Description and Operation for more information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS 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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down the glove box from the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box - Roll Down in the Replacement of Instrument Panel Systems for the
procedures.
Intermittent Wipe Relay Remove/Install
3. Reach through and above the inboard side of the glove box opening to access the intermittent wipe relay. Remove the tape that secures the relay
and its connector to the wire harness near the instrument panel armature.
4. Lower the intermittent wipe relay into the instrument panel glove box opening far enough to access and unplug the relay from its wire harness
connector.
5. Install the intermittent wipe relay by aligning the relay terminals with the cavities in the wire harness connector and pushing the relay firmly into
place.
6. Tape the intermittent wipe relay and its wire harness connector back to the wire harness.
7. Reinstall the glove box in the instrument panel. Refer to Glove Box in the Replacement of Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.
9. Test the relay operation.