Repair manual
Dodge Dakota I Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Dodge Dakota I (1987–1996): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- IDENTIFICATION
- RWAL CONTROLLER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (CAB)
- CAB Inputs
- CAB Outputs
- NORMAL BRAKING MODE
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING MODE
- POWER SUPPLY & GROUND
- TERMINOLOGY
- REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR & EXCITER RING
- BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU)
- ABS WARNING LAMP
- RED BRAKE WARNING LAMP
- COMBINATION VALVE
- PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH
- METERING VALVE
- 4X4 SWITCH
- SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
- COMPONENT LOCATIONS
- BLEEDING
- PREPARATION FOR TESTING
- VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNINGS
- TEST 1A: VERIFYING CUSTOMER CONCERN
- TEST 1B: ABS AND/OR BRAKE WARNING LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED, FLASH, OR DO NOT COME ON AT ALL
- CHECKING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP
- TEST 1C: CHECKING SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
- CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS
- Set Condition
- Theory Of Operation
- Possible Causes
- Testing Procedure
- SYSTEM TESTS
- TEST 18A: REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS VISUAL INSPECTION
- TEST VER-1A: VERIFICATION TEST
- REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
- 14-PIN CAB CONNECTOR
- HCU HARNESS
- REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTORS
- 16-PIN DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)
- BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONNECTORS
- IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTORS
- 4X4 SWITCH CONNECTORS
- ELECTRONIC VACUUM SENSOR CONNECTORS
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/MESSAGE CENTER CONNECTORS
- SPECIFICATIONS
- IDENTIFICATION
- DESCRIPTION
- OPERATION
- TRANSAXLE CONTROLLER
- LIMP-IN MODE
- SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
- DIRECT INPUT DEVICES
- Battery Supply Voltage
- Cranking Signal
- Engine Speed Signal
- Ignition Run Signal
- Low-Reverse, Overdrive & 2-4 Pressure Switches
- Neutral Safety Switch & PRNDL Switch
- Output Speed Sensor Signal
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
- Turbine Speed Sensor
- CCD BUS INPUTS
- Ambient Or Battery Temperature Sensor
- Brake Switch
- Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Engine Model & Body ID
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Target Idle Speed
- Speed Control
- DIRECT OUTPUT DEVICES
- Back-Up Light Relay
- EATX Relay
- CCD BUS OUTPUT SIGNALS
- CCD Bus Communications
- Default Signal
- TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS — Part 1
- TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS — Part 2
- SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
- SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Hard Fault Code
- Intermittent Fault Code
- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
- RETRIEVING FAULT CODES
- Entering A-604 MENU
- Retrieving Codes
- FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION
- CLEARING FAULT CODES
- FAULT CODE 19
- DRB-II OPERATING MODES
- VOLTMETER/OHMMETER MODE
- HOW TO USE MODE
- SYSTEM TESTS MODE
- Shift Lever Test
- Clutch Test
- STATE DISPLAYS MODE
- Module Information
- Sensor
- Input/Output
- Monitor
- Custom Display
- ACTUATOR TESTS MODE
- Solenoid Operation
- ADJUSTMENTS MODE
- BUS FAILURE MESSAGE
- CARTRIDGE ERROR OR ROM CHECKSUM FAILURE
- HIGH BATTERY
- KEYPAD TEST FAILURE
- LOW BATTERY
- NO RESPONSE
- RAM TEST FAILURE
- APPLICATION
- IDENTIFICATION
- DRB-II OPERATING MODES
- Voltmeter/Ohmmeter Mode
- How To Use Mode
- State Display Mode
- Module Information
- Sensor
- Input/Output
- Monitor
- Custom Display
- Actuator Tests Mode
- Solenoid Operation
- Adjustments Mode
- Erase Faults
- Reset Memory
- Reset Emission Maintenance Reminder (EMR) Light
- Emission Maintenance Reminder (EMR) Memory Check
- INTRODUCTION
- A-413/30TH & A-670/31TH
- A-500/42RH & A-518/46RH
- A-999/32RH
- OVERDRIVE UNIT OPERATION (A-500/42RH & A-518/46R)
- TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH LOCK-UP
- No Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up
- Torque Converter Clutch Will Not Unlock
- Torque Converter Clutch Stays Locked-Up When Low Speed In Drive
- Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch Locks Up Or Drags In Low Or 2nd Gear
- Engine Stalls Or Is Sluggish In Reverse
- Loud Chatter During Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up When Cold
- Vibration Or Shudder During Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up
- Vibration Or Shudder After Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up
- Delayed 3-4 Upshift
- No Reverse Or Slips In Reverse
- No 1-2 Or 2-3 Upshift (Has Low & Reverse)
- No 3-4 Upshift
- No 4-3 Downshift
- No 4-3 Downshift With Overdrive Switch Off
- Noisy Operation In 4th Gear Only
- Slips In 4th Gear
- Torque Converter Locks Up In 2nd And/Or 3rd Gear
- 3-4 Upshift Occurs Before Completing 2-3 Upshift
- SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Hard Fault Code
- Intermittent Fault Code
- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
- Entering FUEL/IGN MENU
- Blank DRB-II Message Screen
- Bus Failure Message
- Cartridge Error Or Rom Checksum Failure
- High Battery
- Keypad Test Failure
- Low Battery
- No Response
- Ram Test Failure
- RETRIEVING FAULT CODES
- CLEARING FAULT CODES
- DIAGNOSTIC TESTS — Part 1
- DIAGNOSTIC TESTS — Part 2
- INTRODUCTION
- MODEL IDENTIFICATION
- SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Hard Failures
- Intermittent Failures
- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
- RETRIEVING FAULT CODES
- Check Engine Light Method
- CLEARING FAULT CODES
- * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
- STATE DISPLAY MODE
- Module Info
- Sensor
- Inputs/Outputs
- Monitors
- Custom Display
- ACTUATOR TEST MODE
- ADJUSTMENTS MODE
- BAD FRAMING
- BAD OP CODE
- BLANK MESSAGE
- CARTRIDGE ERROR
- COMMAND REJECTED
- HIGH BATTERY
- KEYPAD TEST FAILURE
- LOW BATTERY
- NO RESPONSE
- RAM TEST FAILURE
- EMR LIGHT RESET PROCEDURE
- EMR MILEAGE TRANSFER
- SBEC LOCATION
- SUMMARY
- FAULT CODES
- TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS
- NO START DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS: NS-1A TO NS-17A
- NS-4A: CHECKING FOR FUEL PRESSURE, TPS & POWER FEED TO INJECTORS
- NS-17A: PERFORMING NO FAULT CODE MECHANICAL TEST
- DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS DR-1A TO DR-45A
- DR-1A: CHECKING SYSTEM FOR FAULTS
- DR-1B: DRB-II FAULT MESSAGES — Part 1
- DR-1B: DRB-II FAULT MESSAGES — Part 2
- DR-41A: PERFORMING NO FAULT CODE MECHANICAL TEST
- VER-1: VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 1
- VER-2: VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 2
- VER-3: VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 3
- INTRODUCTION
- MODEL IDENTIFICATION
- SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Hard Failures
- Intermittent Failures
- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
- RETRIEVING FAULT CODES
- Check Engine Light Method
- CLEARING FAULT CODES
- * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
- STATE DISPLAY MODE
- Module Info
- Sensor
- Inputs/Outputs
- Monitors
- Custom Display
- ACTUATOR TEST MODE
- ADJUSTMENTS MODE
- BAD FRAMING
- BAD OP CODE
- BLANK MESSAGE
- CARTRIDGE ERROR
- COMMAND REJECTED
- HIGH BATTERY
- KEYPAD TEST FAILURE
- LOW BATTERY
- NO RESPONSE
- RAM TEST FAILURE
- EMR LIGHT RESET PROCEDURE
- EMR MILEAGE TRANSFER
- SBEC LOCATION
- SUMMARY
- FAULT CODES
- TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS
- DR-1A CHECKING SYSTEM FOR FAULTS
- DR-1B DRB-II FAULT MESSAGES — Part 1
- DR-1B DRB-II FAULT MESSAGES — Part 2
- DR-45A PERFORMING NO FAULT CODE MECHANICAL TEST
- VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 1
- VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 2
- VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 3
- INTRODUCTION
- MODEL IDENTIFICATION
- SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Hard Failures
- Intermittent Failures
- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
- RETRIEVING FAULT CODES
- Check Engine Light Method
- CLEARING FAULT CODES
- * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
- STATE DISPLAY MODE
- Module Info
- Sensor
- Inputs/Outputs
- Monitors
- Custom Display
- ACTUATOR TEST MODE
- ADJUSTMENTS MODE
- BAD FRAMING
- BAD OP CODE
- BLANK MESSAGE
- CARTRIDGE ERROR
- COMMAND REJECTED
- HIGH BATTERY
- KEYPAD TEST FAILURE
- LOW BATTERY
- NO RESPONSE
- RAM TEST FAILURE
- EMR LIGHT RESET PROCEDURE
- EMR MILEAGE TRANSFER
- SBEC LOCATION
- SUMMARY
- FAULT CODES
- DR-1A CHECKING SYSTEM FOR FAULTS
- DR-1B DRB-II FAULT MESSAGES — Part 1
- DR-1B DRB-II FAULT MESSAGES — Part 2
- DR-45A PERFORMING NO FAULT CODE MECHANICAL TEST
- VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 1
- VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 2
- VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 3