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  1. GingerBeardMan

    Inherited 1998 Ram 2500 with 160k miles. Would like guidance.

    As the thread title suggests, I recently inherited a 1998 Ram 2500 with only 160k miles. It was kept garaged and driven mostly in the mountains, very well taken care of by a career trucker, and is in beautiful shape. I just drove it from Colorado to Florida in 2 days without any significant...
    • GingerBeardMan
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    • a/c brakes headlights mirrors noise suppression radiator speedomoter stereo top speed
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    • Forum: Introduction
  2. M

    A/C only works with truck in movement

    2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel The problem is that when the truck is not moving (for example, stopped at a traffic light or idling at home), the air conditioning does not work, and many times the compressor releases refrigerant gas, as if due to high temperature or pressure. (I know it...
  3. M

    A/C working only when truck is moving

    2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel The problem is that when the truck is not moving (for example, stopped at a traffic light or idling at home), the air conditioning does not work, and many times the compressor releases refrigerant gas, as if due to high temperature or pressure. (I know it...
    • mario_rubio
    • Thread
    • a/c a/c only in movment fan clutch no a/c ram 2500 4x4 6.4 level
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Heavy Duty
  4. tx1500ram

    2012 Ram 1500 A/C making creaking noises

    When turning on or off my A/C it makes a rattly noise while running and when it gets turned off completely the truck makes this weird like spring noise that'll go on for about 1-2 minutes periodically then just randomly stop. I was wondering if anyone knew what the issue is and what I can do to...
    • tx1500ram
    • Thread
    • 2012 ram 1500 a/c ac compressor creaking sound diy electrics interior interior squeaking ram 1500
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Interior
  5. T

    Brand new A/C clutch rattling when disengaged and engaged?

    Hi all. I've been reading through the forums for a while now, but this is my first time posting. 2015 Ram Laramie Limited 3.0L V6 Ecodiesel, 4x4, 107k miles Some back story first: Had oil cooler swapped out 2 weeks ago after finding the coolant bottle full of oil when I went to change the oil...
  6. D

    Question on Removal of HVAC 2013 Ram 1500...

    I have the Dash Moved out of the way... I am trying to get to the Blend Door Actuator on the backside of the HVAC box. but... it appears go get to that I need to remove this bolt: Which would then... I believe detach the line going to the AC. I think one is a pressure line the other carries...
  7. 1

    A/c Clutch burning up

    Hey y’all I’m stuck I have a 2017 ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi and recently I’ve had the A/c go out. I smelled rubber burning and a/c began to blow warm. Found the clutch for the a/c burnt up so I replaced the clutch thinking it would solve my problems, but no I go to turn on the a/c and clutch...
  8. C

    A/C fails on start

    2012 2500 Laramie with 6.7 Cummins A/C works great, BUT sometimes on hot days when I start the engine, the A/C isn't engaging the compressor. It happens with cold or hot engine. I have to turn the A/C off for about 1 minute and then turn it back on and it will operate normally. My guess is...
  9. J

    Auxiliary Pusher Fan for long Idle (K9 + AC)

    Hello All, From what I have read these trucks (2016 Ram 2500 5.7L Crew Long bed 4x4 SLT) have adequate cooling at idle. However I am planning on running this for extended periods which I have been told on a few different forums (non Ram) that is a bad idea. I have a Search and Rescue K9 that...
    • jonhimes
    • Thread
    • a/c ac blower fan bad cooling fan dog idea idle k-9 safe search and rescue
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Heavy Duty
  10. W

    A/C Only Blows Out of Foot Vents Unless I disconnect Battery

    Thanks in advance for any help. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Big Horn. Yesterday, the A/C began only blowing out of the footwell vents. I pulled the battery cable to see if it was an electronics issue and all seemed to work correctly. However, every time I get back in the truck after...
    • wgilthorpe
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    • a/c defrost electical hvac vent
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Interior
  11. jerjus

    A/C has a poltergeist

    Have a 2010 ram 5.7 with digital climate controls. Problem is, when I first start truck A/C comes on like normal for about 30 seconds, blower motor runs at high speed set on auto then seems like it shuts down, I can hear and feel the blower motor running at an extremely low speed. After about 5...
  12. PE7EY

    Is a part missing from my A/C (HVAC) drain?

    I recently had my 2017 Ram 1500 5.7L at the dealership to inspect a slight noise coming from the A/C compressor. Anyway, after taking my truck home I noticed the A/C draining water directly onto the frame at the front passenger side wheel well and I don't recall ever seeing it drain at this...
  13. R

    A/C leak on 2011 Dodge Ram

    I have an A/C leak somewhere on my 2011 Ram that I cannot seem to find. When I add Freon to the system it blows cold for a good amount of time but then it leaks out somewhere and starts blowing warm air again. I did a vacuum test on it and the test failed , indicating I have a leak somewhere but...
  14. B

    A/C hooked to battery

    Hey All, hoping for some help with a 2002 1500 SLT I just bought. The previous owner had hooked the A/C to a separate toggle switch in order to power it. With the switch on, the A/C works great on full blast, but only that highest setting. Without the switch on, it still blows some, especially...
  15. J

    2018 Ram 1500 HVAC Control Question

    Hi I am new here I hope I am in the right place. I have a 2018 Ram 1500 Express. It has the manual climate controls. I’m not sure if this is normal, but when I turn my A/C on blower speed 7 in the truck with the recirculation off it opens the recirculation door anyway. Turning the speed down to...
  16. R

    A/C issues.

    Complete A/C rebuild, new condenser, compressor,dryer, evaporator, all new hoses. Added 3 oz of oil to compressor 1oz to condenser 1 oz to evaporator, and 2 oz to dryer. 7 oz is factory recommendations. Vacuumed 1.5 hours and charged with 2.5 cans of Freon. 1lb 14oz, also factory recommendations...
  17. J

    Help with a/c problem

    Hey guys im new on here. Not sure if im posting this on the correct spot but i need help with my air conditioning. The vehicle is an 06 ram 2500 4×4 mega cab. When i bought it the a/c didn't work. I took it to a shop and was told the evaporator was leaking and that i needed a new thermistor...
  18. Zachary Williams

    a/c will not blow

    ive got a 2013 1500 sport 4wd 5.7. ive replaced blower motor,resistor, relay and my a/c still will not blow. when im driving, when its not hot outside , i can feel COLD air come out of the vents but its not because of the blower. anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Zac
  19. M

    Climate Control problem

    My A/c and heater in my 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 both stopped working. The blower seems to be working but air only comes out on the floor and it’s neither hot or cold. When testing the fuses it seems like a large number of the small fuses in the fuse box aren’t working but fuses are good when...
    • Mary Row
    • Thread
    • a/c climate control heater
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Interior
  20. RustyDiamond

    HELP PLEASE!!!

    I'm at my wits end! My husband is military and TDY, my Dodge Durango started over heating so I'm driving his Ram. The fan has gone out in his truck that I'm driving and currently it's close to 100ﾟ here daily. I have to drive 45 minutes to work in that with no fan. I've replaced the resistor and...
  21. mtodd101

    Shortened Serpentine Belt

    Hello. I have a 2003 Ram 1500 with a 4.7, 4 x 4, about 80,000 miles. The bearing in the A/C failed and was making a lot of noise. I was about 400 miles from home and every shop I went to gave an average of $1300 to replace everything with labor. Couldn't do the repair for several days and...
  22. M

    2018 Ram Air Conditioning Recharge

    Has anyone else had an issue or know why I am unable to attach an A/C R-134a recharging hose fitting to the low pressure port on my new 2018 Ram 3.6L V6? I bought it new and noticed this summer that the A/C is not performing as well as it should be - the output air is barely cooler than the...
  23. D

    Vacuum Motor Arm

    First and foremost let me say thank you to any and all that might be able to give me some guidance and direction on these 2 issues...I have searched for answers, but either I am using the wrong key words or descriptions... I have a 2001 Dodge Ram with 184K miles on it...with the 5.2 V8...since...
  24. J

    A/C blowing smoke!!!

    Driving down road and smoke started blowing out of vents. Smelt like burning wires but was cold. Next day no A/C but blower works fine and cycles through all speeds just fine. What's inside the dash that would control the A/C compressor clutch. It's not engaging at all and there's no smokey...
    • Jake Hall
    • Thread
    • a/c a/c not working a/c vents compressor compressor clutch smoke thru vents
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Interior
  25. sdyk

    New owner with a weak AC/heat fan

    Hey guys - I have a new 2018 1500 Bighorn and the climate control fan seems to be really weak. The heat here (Denver) has been in the low 90s lately and the fan is barely able to keep up. I have it on max AC, the temperature set to LO, and the fan turned up to the highest setting and eventually...
    • sdyk
    • Thread
    • a/c climate control fan vents
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Interior

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