Dodge Ram 1994-2001: How to Replace Ignition Coils

So your truck will not fire up? Your ignition coil is probably toast. Luckily, you can use these instructions to replace it.

By Neftali Medina - July 10, 2015
Contributors: A1Auto

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 2nd Generation (1994-2001).

The ignition coil is responsible for taking a battery's low voltage and turning it into thousands of volts of electricity. When these fail, you will not be able to start the truck. Although some vehicles have internal coils located inside the distributor, Dodge made it easy for Ram owners and installed an external coil. This makes the replacement procedure a lot easier, and will have you getting your truck back on the road in less than an hour. Use the following instructions to replace the ignition coil on your Dodge Ram.

Materials Needed

10mm socket
10mm combination wrench
Adjustable wrench
Screwdriver

Step 1 – Disconnect battery and remove air box

You will be removing the component that holds a deadly amount of voltage, take the time to remove the negative (black) battery cable. Then, use the adjustable wrench to loosen the air filter top cover, pry the clips, and open it.

Remove the air filter.
Use the 10mm socket to remove the air filter box.

Figure 1. Remove the air filter box cover.

Step 2 – Remove the old coil

Unplug the coil wire.
Take a 10mm wrench and place it on the back side of the coil bracket. Then use the socket to loosen the 10mm bolts.
Remove both bolts.