Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000INTREPID R/TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICSFUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/T
Fuel System Pressure Release
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Fuel System Pressure Release
CAUTION:
Always release fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.
- Locate Power Distribution Center (PDC) on left side of engine compartment. See Figure. Remove fuel pump relay from PDC. See Fig 1.
- Start engine and allow engine to idle until engine stalls. Attempt to restart engine until engine will no longer run. Turn ignition off. Place a shop towel under fuel line quick-connector at fuel rail. Use care when disconnecting fuel lines, as some fuel pressure may still exist in fuel lines. Disconnect fuel line quick-connector. Reinstall fuel pump relay in PDC.
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may have been stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) due to the removal of fuel pump relay. Using scan tool, clear DTCs from PCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.