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2000 Dodge and Ram RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN TFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Key-In Ignition Switch
Key-In Ignition Switch Test
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Access and unplug the steering column wire harness connector. Access and unplug the 9-way headlamp switch wire harness connector.
2. Check for continuity between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit and driver door ajar switch sense circuit cavities in the steering column half of the steering column wire harness connector. There should be continuity with the key in the ignition lock cylinder, and no continuity with the key removed from the ignition lock cylinder. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.
3. With the driver door closed, check for continuity between the driver door ajar switch sense circuit cavity in the instrument panel half of the steering column wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the short circuit to the driver door ajar switch as required.
4. Check for continuity between the driver door ajar switch sense circuit cavities in the instrument panel half of the steering column wire harness connector and the 9-way headlamp switch wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
5. Access and unplug the buzzer module or the Central Timer Module (CTM) wire harness connectors. Check for continuity between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit cavity of the buzzer module or CTM wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be no continuity If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the short circuit as required.
6. Check for continuity between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit cavities of the buzzer module or CTM wire harness connector and the instrument panel half of the steering column wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, see Driver Door Ajar Switch and/or Headlamp Switch. If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Access and unplug the steering column wire harness connector. Access and unplug the 9-way headlamp switch wire harness connector.
2. Check for continuity between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit and driver door ajar switch sense circuit cavities in the steering column half of the steering column wire harness connector. There should be continuity with the key in the ignition lock cylinder, and no continuity with the key removed from the ignition lock cylinder. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.
3. With the driver door closed, check for continuity between the driver door ajar switch sense circuit cavity in the instrument panel half of the steering column wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the short circuit to the driver door ajar switch as required.
4. Check for continuity between the driver door ajar switch sense circuit cavities in the instrument panel half of the steering column wire harness connector and the 9-way headlamp switch wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
5. Access and unplug the buzzer module or the Central Timer Module (CTM) wire harness connectors. Check for continuity between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit cavity of the buzzer module or CTM wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be no continuity If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the short circuit as required.
6. Check for continuity between the key-in ignition switch sense circuit cavities of the buzzer module or CTM wire harness connector and the instrument panel half of the steering column wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, see Driver Door Ajar Switch and/or Headlamp Switch. If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
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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.
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