General Specifications & VIN Identification

1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION General Specifications & VIN Identification
1990 MODEL COVERAGE & APPLICATIONS

Model Body Code Engine Engine ID Fuel System Ignition (5) System
Caravan -(2) K 2.5L J Turbo PFI Magnetic
Caravan K 2.5L K TBI Magnetic
Caravan K 3.0L 3 PFI Optical
Caravan K 3.3L (1) R PFI DIS
Dakota N 2.5L K TBI Magnetic
Dakota N 3.9L X TBI Magnetic
Pickup D150/35 & W150/350 D 3.9L X TBI Magnetic
Pickup D150/35 & W150/350 D 5.2L Y TBI Magnetic
Pickup D150/35 & W150/350 D 5.9L Z TBI Magnetic
Pickup D150/35 & W150/350 D 5.9L (3) 5 TBI Magnetic
Pickup D150/35 & W150/350 D 5.9L Diesel 8 Turbo DFI N/A
Ramcharger AD150/350 & AW100/150 D 5.2L Y TBI Magnetic
Ramcharger AD150/350 & AW100/15 D 5.9L Z TBI Magnetic
Town & Country(1) Y 3.3L (1) R PFI DIS
Van (4)(B150/350) B 3.9L X TBI Magnetic
Van (B150/350) (4) B 5.2L Y TBI Magnetic
Van (B150/350) B 5.9L Z TBI Magnetic
Voyager H 2.5L J Turbo PFI - Magnetic
Voyager H 2.5L K TBI Magnetic
Voyager H 3.0L 3 PFI Optical
Voyager H 3.3L (1) R PFI DIS
(1) New for 1990.
(2) Magnetic ignition systems use a Single Board Electronic Controller (SBEC) with a Hall Effect Distributor.
(3) Includes Ram Wagon and Ram Van.
(4) With Heavy Duty Emissions.
(5) Includes Caravan C/V, Extended Caravan, Cargo Van and Extended Cargo Van.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.