RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W MDC (2000): Powertrain Management

Also for this vehicle: RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (1999), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (1999), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000), RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 4WD V8-5.7L (2011), RAM 3500 HD Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008), RAM 3500 HD Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007).

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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 Management137 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems102 pages
    Central Timer Module <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information25 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Central Timer Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Central Timer 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 10 11
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information66 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins36 pages
    Recalls: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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:12 pages
    867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3 4 5 6 7
    Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [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 Induction31 pages
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information24 pages
    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 22
    Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Relays and Modules - Ignition System › Ignition Relay › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
- Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management146 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems118 pages
    Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor <--> [Absolute Pressure Sensor] › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Diagrams
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation - Using New Sensor2 3 4 5
    Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information23 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    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
    Oil Pressure Sensor › 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
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Engine Compartment/Exhaust System2 3
    Diagrams › California Emissions2 3 4
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    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
  - Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction › Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System22 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation - Using New Sensor2 3 4 5
    Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Ignition Switch › Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4 5 6 7
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks26 pages
- Computers and Control Systems490 pages
  - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor <--> [Absolute Pressure Sensor] › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor <--> [Intake Air Temperature Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Central Timer Module <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information25 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Central Timer Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Central Timer 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 10 11
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Brake Signal › Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation - Using New Sensor2 3 4 5
  - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information23 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - 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 Information66 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins36 pages
    Recalls: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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:12 pages
    867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - 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
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Application and ID
  - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor <--> [Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Oil Pressure Sensor › 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
  - Oxygen Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Engine Compartment/Exhaust System2 3
    Diagrams › California Emissions2 3 4
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
  - Oxygen Sensor Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems102 pages
    Central Timer Module <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information25 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Central Timer Module: › 08-26-00 › Sep › 00 › Central Timer Module - Lock Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Central Timer 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 10 11
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information66 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins36 pages
    Recalls: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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:12 pages
    867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    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
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3 4 5 6 7
    Auto Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [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 Systems118 pages
    Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor <--> [Absolute Pressure Sensor] › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Brake Pressure Switch › Component Information › Diagrams
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation - Using New Sensor2 3 4 5
    Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information23 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    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
    Oil Pressure Sensor › 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
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Engine Compartment/Exhaust System2 3
    Diagrams › California Emissions2 3 4
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    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 Systems24 pages
  - Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Recalls for Catalytic Converter: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Catalytic Converter: › 867 › Apr › 00 › Recall - Reprogram PCM No MIL During Catalyst Failure2 3 4 5 6
  - 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 Ventilation2 pages
    PCV Orifice › Component Information › Locations
    Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve › Component Information › Locations
- Fuel Delivery and Air Induction170 pages
- Ignition System66 pages
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
  - Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation - Using New Sensor2 3 4 5
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Distributor, Ignition2 pages
    Distributor Cap › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Ignition Rotor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Ignition Coil › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Component Locations2
  - Ignition Relay › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Ignition System › Ignition Relay › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System22 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation - Using New Sensor2 3 4 5
    Crankshaft Position Sensor <--> [Crankshaft Position Sensor] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Ignition Switch › Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- Transmission Control Systems55 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain18 pages
    Actuators and Solenoids - A/T7 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 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
    Actuators and Solenoids - Differential › Actuator, Differential Lock › Component Information11 pages
    Description and Operation › Front Axle - 216 and 248FBI2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Front Axle - 216 and 248FBI2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - Transfer Case › Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Indicator Lamp <--> [Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp] › Component Information › Service Precautions2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T › Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information24 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
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain10 pages
    Sensors and Switches - A/T8 pages
    Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    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 › Diagrams
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case › Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Switch <--> [Four Wheel Drive Selector Switch] › Component Information › Locations2
- PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins74 pages
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