2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Steering Column Swap Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-21-2011 | 09:51 AM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default Steering Column Swap Help

Ok, I removed and installed a steering column from a 1999 Dodge Ram into my 1995 Dodge Ram, Both Columns had cruise control, Everything matches up including the wiring for both columns. But I can not get the cruise control to work, I noticed that the clock spring wires are different in the amount of them between the years. Anyone have the pin out for a 1995? Or the service manual for a 1995? also anyone have a idea how to make the cruise work?
 
  #2  
Old 06-21-2011 | 09:57 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 82,854
Likes: 3,445
From: Clayton MI
Default

Check this thread. Links for various year service manuals.

Also, the clock springs weren't the best design..... if the steering wheel rotates too far, it will trash it.
 
  #3  
Old 06-21-2011 | 10:05 AM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default

Hi Heyyou,

I know what you mean about the clock springs, I have trashed one in my caravan before, But the clock spring is still intact on this one, as the horn works, Thanks for the links by the way
 
  #4  
Old 06-21-2011 | 11:08 AM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default

Is there anyway to wire the new switches to work with the old system?
 
  #5  
Old 06-21-2011 | 11:28 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 82,854
Likes: 3,445
From: Clayton MI
Default

Have a look at wiring diagrams. All the wires should have the same jobs, just maybe different pinouts on the connectors?

I am curious if you can make this work, 'cause if'n ya can, I like the cruise buttons on the 98 and up locations better.
 
  #6  
Old 06-21-2011 | 11:34 AM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default

Well, From the pinout, It states that the 95 on button causes continuity between a couple of the wires, while the 98 has only a click button instead of the steady on button, I might try running a wire directly to the locations instead of using the stock wiring.
 
  #7  
Old 06-21-2011 | 11:36 AM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default

I should also note, That I have installed cruise into my 1997 Dodge Caravan that did not come with it. So this should not be really that hard compared to that. Will update as I go along
 
  #8  
Old 06-21-2011 | 11:37 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 82,854
Likes: 3,445
From: Clayton MI
Default

On my 96, which should be the same style as the 95, the On button is just a momentary switch, that suggests to the PCM, that ya wanna use the cruise. The PCM then turns on the funny little light, and starts paying attention to the other buttons. (set/resume etc.)
 
  #9  
Old 06-21-2011 | 11:50 AM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default

Is the switches located on the bottom of the steering wheel? In this order : Off/On Cruise/Resume Accel/Set Coast ?
 
  #10  
Old 06-21-2011 | 12:06 PM
ShelbyGT550's Avatar
ShelbyGT550
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Echo bay, Ontario
Default

Just looked at the wireing for your 1996 and it seems they went with the single switch for on and off in that year, On the 95 they have a on and off switch that are separate. Wanna trade trucks? :P Yours would be easier to wire then mine. Anyone have the pinout for the PCM on a 1995 Dodge Ram? As the manual does not contain that. (weird I know)
 



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:05 PM.