I bought a '98 1500 from a used car dealer.

Im told its a sport but they are not sure if it is. So my first question is, Is there a way to get a copy of the factory build sheet so I can see what exactly I have?

And secondly I just ordered a nice remote start/remote doorlock set that I want to install myself. Question number 2 is, Can I get an accurate wiring diagram for my year, or are the schematics in the Chilton books accurate, or just a guideline?

Im an Electronic Controls Engineer by trade so Im quite familiar with the electronics portion but without an accurate diagram with wire colors etc. it could get ugly, and I really dont want to have to spend a week probing/tracing wires to find the right ones.

Any help you guys could supply would be awesome.

 

I think the FSM in the "merry christmas" thread at the top is for a 98, but I could be wrong.

Also all the Sport Package was is a package for looks, trim, ext. If your front and rear bumpers are the same color as the truck (not crome) its a sport. Probably easiest way to tell

 

wow the dealer couldnt even tell you if it was a sport? Thats interesting. If you go pick up a haynes manual and use the wiring diagrams in there with your background as an electronic controls engineer you will be fine. I used them and a multimeter and had no problems at all installing my remote start/keyless entry. And the only electonics background i have is the 2 classes i had to take for hvac in college.

 

Unfortunately I didnt buy it from a dodge dealer (my mistake) [&o]

 

The FSM above I think is for a 2000, but will be a good thing to have for any Ram thats 94-02. Do a search on this forum for "build sheet" and you will find the DC link to request one. Took me about 2 days to get mine. Have your VIN ready, or any DC dealer will/should be able to print it for you.

Basic Alarm/Wiring

Constant 12V+ Pink/Black or Red Ignition Switch Harness
Starter Yellow Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition Dark Blue Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition 2 Black/White Ignition Switch Harness
Accessory Black/Orange Ignition Switch Harness (Heat/AC)
Tach Black/Gray PCM Passenger's Rear of Engine on Firewall
Neutral Safety Wire Black/White (-) Ignition Switch Harness
Brake Switch White/Tan Brake Switch or Ignition Switch Harness
Trunk Pin n/a
Parking Lights Black/Yellow (+) Large White Connector above Brake Pedal
Head Lamp Light Green/Black Steering Column
Factory Disarm Light Green/Orange (-) 24 Pin Connector behind Driver's Dash
Door Trigger Yellow (-) Driver's Kick Panel Yellow Connector or Light Switch
Door Lock Orange/Purple 10 Pin Connector Driver's Kick Panel
Door Unlock Pink/Purple Reverse Polarity
Horn Wire Black/Red (-) 74 Pin Connector behind Driver's Dash
Windows Up LF=Light Blue, RF=Brown/White
Windows Down LF=White, RF=Purple/White

Cruise Control Info
Constant 12V+ Pink/Black or Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake
Switched 12V+ Dark Blue Ignition Switch Harness
Ground Use Chassis Near Cruise Control Module
Hot Side of Brake Pink/Blue Brake Switch or Ignition Switch Harness
Cold Side of Brake White/Tan Brake Switch or Ignition Switch Harness
Tach Black/Gray PCM Passenger's Rear of Engine on Firewall
VSS Lead White/Orange POS 27 of #2 PCM Connector
Pulses Per Mile 8000 PPM
Rostra Control Arm 250-3421

Stereo info

Constant 12V+ Red
Switched 12V+ Red/White
Ground n/a
Illumination n/a
Dimmer Orange/White
Antenna Trigger Yellow
Antenna Right Front
Front Speakers 6" x 9" Doors
Left Front (+) Dark Green
Left Front (-) Brown/Red
Right Front (+) Purple
Right Front (-) Dark Blue/Red
Rear Speakers 5 1/4" Side Panels
Left Rear (+) Brown/Yellow
Left Rear (-) Brown/Light Blue
Right Rear (+) Dark Blue/White
Right Rear (-) Dark Blue/Orange

These pics are screen shots of my database.

This should get you a head start for what your trying to accomplish.

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You can go here to get a build sheet: http://www-5.dodge.com/wccsapp/unive...ull&category=R