Dodge Full-Size Pick-up Truck Repair & Service Manual 1994-2001

A typical electrical circuit consists of an electrical component, any switches, relays, motors, fuses, fusible links or circuit breakers related to that component and the wiring and connectors that link the component to both the battery and the chassis.

To help you pinpoint an electrical circuit problem, wiring diagrams are included at the end of this book.

Before tracking any troublesome electrical circuit, first study the appropriate wiring diagrams to get a complete understanding of what makes up that individual circuit.

Trouble spots, for instance, can often be narrowed down by noting if other components related to the circuit are operating properly.

If several components or circuits fail at one time, chances are the problem is in a fuse or ground connection, because several circuits are often routed through the same fuse and ground connections.

Electrical problems usually stem from simple causes, such as loose or corroded connections, a blown fuse, a melted fusible link or a bad relay.

Visually inspect the condition of all fuses, wires and connections in a problem circuit before troubleshooting it.

• Introduction: Vehicle identification numbers; Buying parts; Maintenance techniques, and more.
• Tune-up and routine maintenance
• Gasoline engines
• Diesel engine
• General engine overhaul procedures
• Cooling, heating and air-conditioning systems
• Fuel and exhaust systems
• Engine electrical systems
• Emissions control systems
• Manual transmission
• Automatic transmission
• Transfer case
• Clutch and driveline
• Brakes
• Suspension and steering systems
• Body
• Chassis electrical system
• Wiring diagrams