Map Light Housing and Air Conditioner Problems

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Teknekal

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Ram Year
2007
Engine
Flex-fuel 4.7-liter V-8
I own a 2007 Flex-fuel 4.7-liter V-8 Ram 1500 with two interior problems.

First, on occasion when I start my truck and turn the A/C on it does not turn on unless I bang on my dash. I would like to know if there is a connection somewhere that is loose or something needs to be replaced.

Second, the plastic housing around the compass and map lights has a plastic stub that holds the light covers on. I do not want to have to buy a brand new housing for $150 just because of a broken stub. Also, there are no junkyards near me that have a matching model. I want to know if there is an alternate housing that I can install or if there is some way to repair the stub that the light cover clips on to.
 

mrfyram1500

2024 1500 Laramie
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2024
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What doesn't work with the a/c? Cold air or the blower? Maybe use some JB Weld on the plastic stub.
 

Navarabr

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On the 4.7 I heard that the connectors under the steering wheel column tend to be a problem, try wiggling the plugs under your steering wheel with the A/C on and see if it come on and off as you're moving it.
 
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