1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Service and Repair Manual
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Runner Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Limited Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door
- Lujo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Engines covered
- 5.9L 360Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 8.0L 7990CC 488Cu. In. V10 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.2L 5211CC 318Cu. In. V8 CNG OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.2L 5211CC 318Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.9L 359Cu. In. l6 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMAN
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A C
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces
REPROGRAM WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE. *AK
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
REAR BRAKES FAILED, AND VEHICLE PULLED EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, INCIDENT OCCURRED AT ANY TIME AND AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT RESULTED IN THREE ACCIDENTS. *AK
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 45MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PLACED IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 5 MPH. THE SALES/SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT T
I WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND THE BRAKE PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I REAR ENDED AN SUV. MY VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP TO FIND THAT THREE OF THE FOUR BRAKE LINES R
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED LIMIT FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING, CAUSING A COLLISION.*AK
Showing the 5 most serious of 365 complaints filed with NHTSA.
