Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 552

8W - 01 GENERAL INFORMATION — — — - mi
8W - 01 - 2
D E S C R I P T I O N AHD O P E R A T I O N ( C o n t i n u e d )
that may appear on the vehicle. For example, an
up-to and after condition.
CAUTIONS are used to indicate information that
could prevent making an error that may damage the
vehicle.
WARNINGS provide information to prevent per­
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO­
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH
ALWAYS IS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS THE
PROCEDURE REQUIRES IT TO BE ON.
WARNING: SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN
WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE. AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN PARK. A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN NEUTRAL.
WARNING: OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE
FAN AND BELTS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HOT PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIA­
TOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S), TAIL PIPE, CATA­
LYTIC CONVERTER, AND MUFFLER.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS
NEAR THE BATTERY. GASES ARE ALWAYS
PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES,
LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY, AND LOOSE CLOTH­
ING.
WIRE CODE IDENTIFICATION
Each wire shown in the diagrams contains a code
(Fig. 1) which identifies the main circuit, part of the
main circuit, gauge of wire, and color. The color is
shown as a two letter code which can be identified by
referring to the Wire Color Code Chart (Fig. 2)
A 2 18 LB/YL
COLOR OF WIRE
(Light Blue with Yellow Tracer)
GAUGE OF WIRE
(18 Gauge)
PART OF M A I N CIRCUIT
(Varies Depending on Equipment)
M A I N CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
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Fig, 1 Wire Code Identification
C O L O R
CODE
C O L O R
S T A N D A R D
TRACER
C O L O R
C O L O R
CODE
C O L O R
STANDARD
TRACER
CODE
BL BLUE WT OR ORANGE BK
BK BLACK WT PK PINK BK O R WT
BR
BROWN WT
RD RED WT
DB DARK
BLUE
WT TN TAN WT
DG DARK
GREEN
WT VT VIOLET WT
GY GRAY BK WT WHITE
BK
LB LIGHT
BLUE
BK
YL
YELLOW BK
LG LIGHT
GREEN
BK
*
WITH TRACER
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Fig. 2 Wire Color Code Chart
CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
All circuits in the diagrams use an alpha/numeric
code to identify the wire and its function (Fig. 3). To
identify which circuit code applies to a system, refer
to the Circuit Identification Code Chart. This chart
shows the main circuits only and does not show the
secondary codes that may apply to some models.
CONNECTORS
Connectors shown in the diagrams are identified
using the international standard arrows for male and
female terminals (Fig. 4). A connector identifier is