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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Arming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Truck & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition switch to On position from passenger side of vehicle.
- The SRS warning lamp should light for six to eight seconds, then remain off for at least 45 seconds to indicate if SRS is functioning properly.
1998-2004
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground or remote cable or terminal.
- Turn ignition On from a safe position be...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test
- Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
- Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
- Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
- Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
- Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
- If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to. "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
- If ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove half shaft nut from shaft.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove steering knuckle.
- Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
- Remove half shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
- Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaining nuts.
- Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, lower ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
The air bag indicator lamp lights for 6-8 seconds each time the ignition is turned On. The lamp indicates a system self-test is being performed by the air bag co...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove coolant overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck.
- Remove coolant overflow tank by pulling straight up.
- Unclip power steering hoses from fan shroud.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from windshield washer reservoir tank, then remove tank.
- Remove fan shroud mounting bolts, then pull up and ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts its stop.
- Remove belt, then slowly ro...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Brake Fluid Level Switch Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Flash: PCM to Allow The Generic Scan Tool To Properly Report Catalyst Monitor Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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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