1999 Dodge Ram technical service bulletins
117 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Dodge Ram.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Catalytic converter warranty coverage customer reminder letter
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
- Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer
- Revision of flash process for new engine control module (ECM) from cummins
- Information on tampering with VP44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engine
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Information on tampering with VP44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engines
- Flash programming failure recovery
- Subject regarding flash: surge (beaming), lack of power in 3RD gear, and no 3/4 upshift after 4/3 downshift
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures
- Subject regarding crankcase breather overflow
- Subject regarding 1999 my engine spark knock
- Subject regarding 46RE shift quality and durability improvements
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Some vehicles may experience cold idle engine warming slc
- Vehicles may experience oil pan gasket leaks
- Subject regarding performance enhancements, hard starting and / or idle speed fluctuations for severe cold...
- Subject regarding radio connector repair kit
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (GST), publication no
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak
- Subject regarding service / diagnostic manual revisions
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Vehicles that are used for extended heavy trailer hauling purposes may experience a loss of exhaust...
- Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their...
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Customer may complain of poor driveability when winter fuel is used to power the engine
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load)
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load)
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls
- Customers may complain of poor driveability when winter fuel is used to power the engine and / or a no...
- Some customers may experience a delayed torque converter clutch engagement (lock-up)
- Subject regarding plastic boot to protect the electrical harness b+ end terminal at the generator
- Subject regarding 1999 model year engine spark knock
- Concerns with a buzz noise coming from the front door speaker(s)
- Subject regarding maintenance to the water-in-fuel sensor probes due to possible fuel contamination
- Subject pertaining to air filter service
- Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs
- Concerns with an inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter
- Some customers may experience a condition where the transmission may seen to have a delayed 3-4 upshift,...
- Subject pertains to 9.25 axle gear marking compound causing a milky-life appearance to the axle fluid
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- A customer may complain of a heavy oil or fuel-like odor coming from the engine compartment
- Subject pertains to intermittent harsh engagement into reverse gear on certain re model transmissions
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Experiencing intermittent operation / static in any or all speakers
- Subject regarding central timer module software update when a wiper module is replaced
- Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers
- A condition with the fuel gauge reading full for an excessive period of time
- This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area
- Information on erroneous engine miss while performing diagnostics with the diagnostic scan tool (drb III)
- Subject on the vehicle experiencing low speed squeak-like sound coming from the front axle, vehicle's...
- Vehicles may experience radio interference to/from two-way radio receivers
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Experiencing a knocking or tapping like noise from the engine compartment
- Subject regarding 5.9L - 24V cummins diesel low power or poor performance diagnostic
- Information on child seat tether anchors
- Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings
- Information regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Conditions with inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter
- Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area
- On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of...
- Under certain road conditions, most vehicles will move to the right or left uncontrolled by the driver
- Information regarding compass mini-trip computers which no longer need calibration during new vehicle...
- Customers may complain that the steering system feels heavy or the steering wheel is not centered while...
- Experiencing slow acceleration or lack of power while towing or hauling a heavy load
- Information pertaining to common diagnostic trouble codes caused by an open fuse
- Conditions may exist where oil seepage past the engine oil filter adapter plate gasket
- Conditions with steering slow to return to center
- Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $A8 (P1763)...
- Some customers may complain that their vehicle speed cotnrol system may be too busy or drift more than 2...
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
- Exhibiting creaks or squeaks near the left and / or right side of the instrument panel
- Customer may complain of intermittent poor reception on two-way radio
- A condition may exist where the transmission is difficult / grinds while shifting into first gear and/or...
- Subject regarding erratic torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
- Service action regarding ethylene glycol concentration too low in engine coolant mixture
- Subject on compass mini trip computer may display inaccurate distanc to empty readings after the compass...
- Conditions with static in side speakers and / or side speaker cuts on when power outside mirror operates
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- Driveline induced vehicle surge / vibration diagnosis
- Subject on viscous fan drive service
- Exhibiting MIL illumination with DTC $ 12 (P0443)
- Some vehicles may exhibit an idle undershoot or die out during engine starting and may be caused by iac...
- Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent poor driveability during steady state highway driving
- Some consumers that inadvertently flood their engines during starting may try to perform a clear flood...
- Conditions with diesel engine overheating
- Some vehicles may exhibit what looks to be a transmission front pump seal leak due to wetness around the...
- Revised front band adjustment for 42RE transmissions
- Subject pertaining to compass mini trip computer indicates erroneous average miles per gallon, distance to...
- Vehicles may exhibit a condition where a windnoise whistle occurs from the front of the vehicle
- Information regarding vehicles with adjustable front fascia
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Approval of using of in- transit protective film
- Conditions with loss of fifth gear
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery
- Concerns about inoperative generators
- Approximately 3800 1999 dodge truck rams built in mexico may have a generator with a suspect solder...
- A knocking noise may be heard in the front suspension when the steering wheel is rotated to the full left...
- Subject on cargo net eliminated from production
- When removing door trim panel from the door, it is extremely important that each individual plastic...
- Vehicles listed on this bulletin are eqipped with rear height sensing proportioning valve that adjust...
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment
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