Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 Ram Van 1500 are official communications between Dodge & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. *TT Read More »
VEHICLES LISTED ON THIS BULLETIN ARE EQIPPED WITH REAR HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE THAT ADJUST BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES BASED UPON DISTANCE BETWEEN FRAME AND REAR AXLE. *AK Read More »
Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Read More »
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Read More »
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom ... Read More »
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT Read More »
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE. OR, THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HARD OR NO-START CONDITION, WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES, WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD ... Read More »
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE AND / OR A NO START HOT ENGINE RESTART CONDITION WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD QUALITY DIESEL FUEL. *TT Read More »
SOME CONSUMERS THAT INADVERTENTLY FLOOD THEIR ENGINES DURING STARTING MAY TRY TO PERFORM A CLEAR FLOOD PROCEDURE TO HELP START THEIR VEHICLES. *AK Read More »
SOME CONSUMERS THAT INADVERTENTLY FLOOD THEIR ENGINES DURING STARTING MAY TRY TO PERFORM A CLEAR FLOOD PROCEDURE TO HELP START THEIR VEHICLES. *AK Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT A CATALYST FAILURE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS REGULATION. AS A RESULT, THE OBD SYSTEM MAY NOT ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IF A CATALYST FAILS. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISSION MAY SEEN TO HAVE A DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT, WHILE MODERATELY ACCELERATING FROM 30 TO 50 MPH. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHAT LOOKS TO BE A TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP SEAL LEAK DUE TO WETNESS AROUND THE LOWER EDGE OF THE BELL HOUSINGS. *YC Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT (LOCK-UP). THIS CONDITION MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1740 - TCC OR O/D SOLENOID PERFORMANCE. Read More »
SUBJECT ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCING LOW SPEED SQUEAK-LIKE SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE, VEHICLE'S EQUIPPED WITH A 216 FBI (DANA M44) FRONT AXLE AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. *MJS Read More »
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »
SUBJECT ON COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER MAY DISPLAY INACCURATE DISTANC TO EMPTY READINGS AFTER THE COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER IS REPLACED. *YC Read More »
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER INDICATES ERRONEOUS AVERAGE MILES PER GALLON, DISTANCE TO EMPTY, AND/ OR TRIP ODOMETER. *YC Read More »
APPROXIMATELY 3800 1999 DODGE TRUCK RAMS BUILT IN MEXICO MAY HAVE A GENERATOR WITH A SUSPECT SOLDER CONNECTION IN THE BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY. IF SOLDER CONNECTION OPENS, GENERATOR FIELD CIRCUIT OPENS, CAUSING GENERATOR TO MALFUNCTION. Read More »
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom ... Read More »
EXHIBITING MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC $ 12 (P0443) - EVAPORATIVE PURGE SOLENOID CIRCUIT FAILURE, CAN BE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL NOISE GENERATED THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK Read More »
EXHIBITING MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC $ 12 (P0443) - EVAPORATIVE PURGE SOLENOID CIRCUIT FAILURE, CAN BE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL NOISE GENERATED THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK Read More »
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING WATER LEAK ENTRY POINTS PAST THE DUAL CARGO DOOR SEALS BY HIGHLIGHTING AREAS WHERE LEAKS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
WHEN REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL FROM THE DOOR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP IS SEPARATED FROM DOOR BY USING ATRIM PANEL REMOVAL TOO, SUCH AS SNAP ON TOOL A161B/DOOR PANELS SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED BY ... Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THEIR VEHICLE SPEED COTNROL SYSTEM MAY BE TOO BUSY OR DRIFT MORE THAN 2 MPH BELOW OR ABOVE THE INITIAL VEHICLE SET SPEED. *TT Read More »
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom ... Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. Read More »
REVISION OF FLASH PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FROM CUMMINS. *SLC THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-019-02 DATED JUNE 17, 2002. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, NO RPM DROP AT LOCKUP. *TT Read More »
