RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998): Powertrain Management

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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 Management115 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems107 pages
    Central Timer Module <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information55 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wiper Module - CTM Mandatory PROM Update2 3
    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…26
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    Description and Operation › Airbag System2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    Testing and Inspection › Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes2 3
    Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information47 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    Recalls: › 831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module:12 pages
    26-08-99F › Aug › 99 › Engine Controls/Charging System - Manual Updates2 3
    831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    26-12-97H › Dec › 97 › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Service Manual Revisions2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module:8 pages
    26-08-99F › Aug › 99 › Engine Controls/Charging System - Manual Updates2 3
    26-12-97H › Dec › 97 › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Service Manual Revisions2 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
    Service and Repair › Important Note About PCM Changes2
    Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction8 pages
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
- Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management114 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems88 pages
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Testing
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls - ECT Sensor Test revisions2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 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 › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5
    Locations › Oxygen Sensor Bank Locations2 3 4
    Application and ID › Application2
    Testing and Inspection › Light Duty Engines2
    Service and Repair › Light Duty Engines2
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information23 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Recalls for Vehicle Speed Sensor: › NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Vehicle Speed Sensor: › NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    Locations › RWAL2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction › Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System17 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    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
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks44 pages
- Computers and Control Systems399 pages
  - Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Testing
  - Central Timer Module <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information55 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wiper Module - CTM Mandatory PROM Update2 3
    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…26
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    Description and Operation › Airbag System2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    Testing and Inspection › Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes2 3
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls - ECT Sensor Test revisions2
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Data Link Connector › Component Information › Locations2
  - Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information47 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    Recalls: › 831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module:12 pages
    26-08-99F › Aug › 99 › Engine Controls/Charging System - Manual Updates2 3
    831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    26-12-97H › Dec › 97 › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Service Manual Revisions2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module:8 pages
    26-08-99F › Aug › 99 › Engine Controls/Charging System - Manual Updates2 3
    26-12-97H › Dec › 97 › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Service Manual Revisions2 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
    Service and Repair › Important Note About PCM Changes2
  - Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Oxygen Sensor › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5
    Locations › Oxygen Sensor Bank Locations2 3 4
    Application and ID › Application2
    Testing and Inspection › Light Duty Engines2
    Service and Repair › Light Duty Engines2
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems107 pages
    Central Timer Module <--> [Body Control Module] › Component Information55 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wiper Module - CTM Mandatory PROM Update2 3
    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…26
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    Description and Operation › Airbag System2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    Testing and Inspection › Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes2 3
    Powertrain Control Module <--> [Engine Control Module] › Component Information47 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    Recalls: › 831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module:12 pages
    26-08-99F › Aug › 99 › Engine Controls/Charging System - Manual Updates2 3
    831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    26-12-97H › Dec › 97 › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Service Manual Revisions2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Powertrain Control Module:8 pages
    26-08-99F › Aug › 99 › Engine Controls/Charging System - Manual Updates2 3
    26-12-97H › Dec › 97 › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Service Manual Revisions2 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
    Service and Repair › Important Note About PCM Changes2
    Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay <--> [Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems88 pages
    Battery Temperature Sensor › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Testing
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls - ECT Sensor Test revisions2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Specifications2 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 › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls/Fuel System - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5
    Locations › Oxygen Sensor Bank Locations2 3 4
    Application and ID › Application2
    Testing and Inspection › Light Duty Engines2
    Service and Repair › Light Duty Engines2
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information23 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Recalls for Vehicle Speed Sensor: › NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Vehicle Speed Sensor: › NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    Locations › RWAL2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System/Engine Controls - Manual Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information23 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Recalls for Vehicle Speed Sensor: › NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Vehicle Speed Sensor: › NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    Locations › RWAL2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
- Emission Control Systems39 pages
  - Air Injection7 pages
    Air Injection Check Valve › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
    Air Injection Pump › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Catalytic Converter › Catalyst Shield › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins16 pages
    Recalls for Catalyst Shield: › 786 › Aug › 98 › Recall - Fuel Tube Leak2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Catalyst Shield: › 786 › Aug › 98 › Recall - Fuel Tube Leak2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Emissions Maintenance Light › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Evaporative Emissions System11 pages
    Canister Purge Solenoid › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Canister Purge Solenoid: › 25-01-99 › Sep › 99 › Purge Bracket - Knocking Noise2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Canister Purge Solenoid: › 25-01-99 › Sep › 99 › Purge Bracket - Knocking Noise2
    Locations › With Leak Detection Pump2
    Evaporative Emission Control Canister › Component Information › Locations2 3
    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 › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
- Fuel Delivery and Air Induction135 pages
- Ignition System61 pages
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
  - Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - 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 › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest for Ignition Cable: › 18-48-98 › Dec › 98 › Ignition System - Cross Fire/Ignition Wire Induction2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Ignition Cable: › 18-48-98 › Dec › 98 › Ignition System - Cross Fire/Ignition Wire Induction2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Ignition Coil › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Failure to Start Test2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System17 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    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
  - Spark Plug › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
- Transmission Control Systems54 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T18 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Pressure Regulating Solenoid: › 21-08-99 › Apr › 99 › A/T - Buzz/Whining in Reverse When Cold2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Component Locations2
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T/Ignition - Mis-Fire Test/TC Clutch Service Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Locations › Component Locations2
    Diagrams › 3 Speed Automatic2
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain6 pages
    Lamps and Indicators - A/T4 pages
    Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Shift Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Lamps and Indicators - Transfer Case › Four Wheel Drive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T16 pages
    Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 21-04-00 › Jun › 00 › TCM - MIL ON/DTC P1763 Set2 3
    Torque Converter Clutch Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T/Ignition - Mis-Fire Test/TC Clutch Service Revisions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Transmission Control System Relay, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T14 pages
    Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: › 18-19-98 › Apr › 98 › A/T - Engine Bucking/Surging at 5,300 Rpm2
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
- PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins142 pages
  - Recalls:9 pages
    831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    817 › Apr › 99 › Recall - Reprogram (Flash) PCM2 3 4
    NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
  - Customer Interest:25 pages
    18-05-00G › Dec › 00 › Engine - Spark Knock/PCM Reprogramming2 3 4
    18-05-00F › Sep › 00 › Engine - Spark Knock on Acceleration2 3
    18-08-00 › Jun › 00 › MIL ON, Erroneous DTC P0107 Set2 3
    25-02-98 › Oct › 98 › I/M Testing - OBDII CARB Readiness Monitor Information2 3 4
    18-10-98 › Feb › 98 › OBD II - Improper MIL Illumination2
    18-36-97 › Dec › 97 › PCM - Incorrect Fault Mature Time for DTC#B72
    21-06-97A › Dec › 97 › A/T - Overdrive Unavailable in Cold Temperatures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory:54 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
    18-05-00G › Dec › 00 › Engine - Spark Knock/PCM Reprogramming2 3 4
    18-05-00F › Sep › 00 › Engine - Spark Knock on Acceleration2 3
    18-08-00 › Jun › 00 › MIL ON, Erroneous DTC P0107 Set2 3
    831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    817 › Apr › 99 › Recall - Reprogram (Flash) PCM2 3 4
    25-02-98 › Oct › 98 › I/M Testing - OBDII CARB Readiness Monitor Information2 3 4
    NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
    18-10-98 › Feb › 98 › OBD II - Improper MIL Illumination2
    18-36-97 › Dec › 97 › PCM - Incorrect Fault Mature Time for DTC#B72
    21-06-97A › Dec › 97 › A/T - Overdrive Unavailable in Cold Temperatures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - All Other 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
    18-05-00G › Dec › 00 › Engine - Spark Knock/PCM Reprogramming2 3 4
    18-05-00F › Sep › 00 › Engine - Spark Knock on Acceleration2 3
    18-08-00 › Jun › 00 › MIL ON, Erroneous DTC P0107 Set2 3
    25-02-98 › Oct › 98 › I/M Testing - OBDII CARB Readiness Monitor Information2 3 4
    18-10-98 › Feb › 98 › OBD II - Improper MIL Illumination2
    18-36-97 › Dec › 97 › PCM - Incorrect Fault Mature Time for DTC#B72
    21-06-97A › Dec › 97 › A/T - Overdrive Unavailable in Cold Temperatures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - All Other Service Bulletins for PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory:9 pages
    18-037-05 › Oct › 05 › Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
    831 › Jun › 99 › Recall - Reprogram PCM2 3 4
    817 › Apr › 99 › Recall - Reprogram (Flash) PCM2 3 4
    NHTSA98V209000 › Sep › 98 › Recall 98V209000: Vehicle Speed Sensor/Controller Defect
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