RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W MDC (1999)
Quad Cab
SYMPTOM
* NO WIPER ACTUATION AFTER WASH BUTTON PUSHED
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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CCD bus failure-no response CTM
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Open front washer switch sense CKT
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Defective central timer module/washer pump
Regular Cab
SYMPTOM
* WIPER SPEED SENSITIVE FEATURE INOPERATIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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CCD bus failure - CTM
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CCD bus failure - PCM
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No response logic GND CKT open
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No response B (+) CKT open
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No response bus (-) CKT open
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No response CTM DEF bus (-) CKT open
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No response IGN SW RUN/ACCY CKT short - GND
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No response IGN SW RUN/START CKT short - GND
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No response power ground CKT open
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Fuse # 6 defective
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Fuse # 9 defective
Quad Cab
SYMPTOM
* WIPER SPEED SENSITIVE FEATURE INOPERATIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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CCD bus failure-CTM
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CCD bus failure-PCM
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Defective central timer module/interval wipes times
Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Some complaints will require a test drive as part of the repair verification procedure. The purpose of the test drive is to try to duplicate the diagnostic
code or symptom condition.
CAUTION: BEFORE ROAD TESTING A VEHICLE, BE SURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS ARE REASSEMBLED. DURING THE TEST
DRIVE, DO NOT TRY TO READ THE DRB SCREEN WHILE IN MOTION.DO NOT HANG THE DRB FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OR
OPERATE IT YOURSELF. HAVE AN ASSISTANT AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE DRB.
Regular Cab
DRB III ERROR MESSAGES AND BLANK SCREEN
Under normal operation, the DRB will display one of only two error messages:
-User-Requested WARM Boot or User- Requested COLD Boot
If the DRB should display any other error message, record the entire display and call the MDS Hotline, or call for information and assistance at
1-800-825-8737.This is a sample of such an error message display:
ver: 2.14
date: 26 Jul93
file: key_itf.cc
date: Jul 26 1993
line: 548
err: Ox1
User-Requested COLD Boot
Press MORE to switch between this display and the application screen.
Press F4 when done noting information.
DRB III does not power up (blank screen)
If the LED's do not light or no sound is emitted at start up, check for loose cable connections or a bad cable. Check the vehicle battery voltage
(data link connector cavity 16). A minimum of 11 volts is required to adequately power the DRB.
