1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1996 Ram 3500 trims — Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +1 more ·
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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 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
  • Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.9L 360Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 8.0L 7990CC 488Cu. In. V10 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
NHTSA #99V02400005/02/1999Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OU

Consequence

IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.

TSB #10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

TSB #10175735

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

TSB #618392

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

20150513Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported

DEATH WOBBLE. VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE TRUCK. SIMPLY GOOGLE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND DODGE TRUCK. HOPE YOU DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET KILLED.

20070725Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, ACrash reported

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO CORROSION OF TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 4WD EXT CAB. *TR

20070725Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCrash reported

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO CORROSION OF TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 4WD EXT CAB. *TR

20070725Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESCrash reported

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO CORROSION OF TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 4WD EXT CAB. *TR

20000919Component: TIRESCrash reported

RIGHT REAR OUTER TIRE OF DODGE DUALLY SEPERATED AND EXPLODED AT 45 MPH CAUSING $2500 IN DAMAGE. SECOND TIRE, LEFT REAR OUTER, PARTIALLY SEPERATED AT 65 MPH CAUSING $500 IN DAMAGE. REMAINING TIRES REMO

Showing the 5 most serious of 182 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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