RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000): Powertrain Management

Also for this vehicle: RAM 2500 Van V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1995), RAM 2500 Van V8-318 5.2L VIN T Magnum CNG SFI (1997), RAM 2500 Van V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1995), RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999), RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997), RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000).

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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 Management138 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems107 pages
    Body Control Module › Component Information26 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Body Control Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Body Control Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    Description and Operation › Part 1 of 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information73 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 Powertrain 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 Powertrain 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 Powertrain 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
    Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction28 pages
    Fuel Pump Relay › 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
    Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Relays and Modules - Ignition System › Ignition Relay › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
- Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management92 pages
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks31 pages
- Computers and Control Systems411 pages
  - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor <--> [Intake Air Temperature Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Body Control Module › Component Information26 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Body Control Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Body Control Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    Description and Operation › Part 1 of 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Brake Signal › Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
  - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Data Link Connector › Component Information22 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
  - Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information73 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 Powertrain 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 Powertrain 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 Powertrain 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
  - Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor <--> [Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Information Bus › 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 21
  - Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Application and ID2
  - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor <--> [Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Oxygen Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems107 pages
    Body Control Module › Component Information26 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Body Control Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Body Control Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    Description and Operation › Part 1 of 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information73 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 Powertrain 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 Powertrain 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 Powertrain 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
    Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems73 pages
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
    Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor <--> [Intake Air Temperature Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor <--> [Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Component 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 6
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Component 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 Systems12 pages
  - Catalytic Converter › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Cleaning and Inspection2
  - Evaporative Emissions System3 pages
    Canister Purge Solenoid › Component Information › Diagrams
    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 Ventilation6 pages
    Crankcase Filter › Component Information › Locations2
    Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
- Fuel Delivery and Air Induction98 pages
- Ignition System53 pages
- Transmission Control Systems55 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T9 pages
    Overdrive Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information6 pages
    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
    Locations › Component Locations2
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T4 pages
    Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Application and ID
    Shift Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T › Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information25 pages
    Locations
    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
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T17 pages
    Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information7 pages
    Locations2
    Description and Operation › 42RE (A-500) 4 Speed2 3 4 5
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation › 42RE (A-500) 4 Speed2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Description and Operation › 42RE (A-500) 4 Speed2 3
- 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
    18-017-02 › Jun › 02 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0201 - P0208 Set2 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
    18-017-02 › Jun › 02 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0201 - P0208 Set2 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
    18-017-02 › Jun › 02 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0201 - P0208 Set2 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