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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Dakota & Durango -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Compressor Clutch Coil -> A/C Compressor Clutch Relay -> A/C Compressor Noise -> Additional Relay Circuit Testing -> Blower Motor -> Blower Motor Relay -> Blower Motor Resistor -> Blower Motor Switch -> Dual Function High Pressure Switch/High Pressure Cutoff Switch -> Low Pressure Cycling Clutch Test -> Motor Inoperative -> Motor Noise -> Motor Vibration -> Relay Circuit Test
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Blower Motor
Motor Inoperative
  • Fuse or faulty blower motor wiring or wiring harness connectors.
  • Blower motor resistor.
  • Blower motor relay.
  • Voltage reduction relay.
  • Blower motor switch.
  • Heater-A/C mode control switch.
  • Blower motor.
Motor Vibration
  • Improper blower motor mounting.
  • Improper blower wheel mounting.
  • Blower wheel out of balance or deformed.
  • Blower motor faulty.
Motor Noise

To verify that blower motor is the source of the noise, unplug motor conn...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete vacuum in power booster.
  • Disconnect brake lines at master cylinder.
  • Remove ground wire from combination valve bracket.
  • Remove master cylinder retaining nuts, Fig. .
  • Slide combination valve bracket off cylinder mounting studs. Loosen or disconnect brake lines at rear anti-lock valve and combination valve, if required.
  • Remove master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten master cylinder mounting nuts and fluid line nuts as specified in Fig. .
Caravan, ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive st...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS

The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.

Disassemble

  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both si...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator belt.
  • Remove pivot and mounting bolts, then position alternator for wire connection access.
  • Remove harness hold-down, battery terminal, ground terminal and f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Removal

The automatic tensioner is equipped with an indexing arrow on the back of tensioner housing. If a new belt is being installed, arrow must be within approximately 1/8 inch of indexing mark. If an old belt is being used, it must not pass the indexing point.

  • Attach a suitable wrench to automatic tensioner pulley mounting bolt.
  • Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
  • Remove belt from idler puller...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Engine Components Diagram for 1999 Dodge Dakota  2.5 L4 GASLH Engine Components Diagram for 1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Idle Air Control Motor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Chassis Harness Locations Diagram for 1999 Dodge Dakota  2.5 L4 GASChassis Harness Locations Diagram for 1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-306
  • Splice S-314
  • Splice S-317
  • Splice S-318
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Dodge Dakota  2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • HEVAC Relay
  • 1999 Dodge Dakota  3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Idle Air Control Motor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters
    Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV
    Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1999 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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