Common questions

Why does my Dodge Ram heater not heat up?

Why does my Dodge Ram heater not heat up?

A stuck open thermostat will not allow the coolant to heat up enough and not blow hot air. If all that is good, check the blend door under the dash. It may be getting stuck in between the hot cold positions and not allowing all the air to flow over the heater core. Make sure there is no air trapped in the heater core.

Why is my heater not blowing hot air?

One is an inlet and one is an outlet to the heater core. If they are both hot the truck should be blowing hot air. You would have a problem with the temp blend door inside the dash. If the hose coming out is not as hot (cooler). Then you have a heater core problem. Sometimes flushing it can help.

How much does it cost to fix a Dodge Ram heater?

Dealer wanted $1700 to fix a $70 part. On the Wranglers it seems to be a big deal to get to it because of the location of the mfacker, the whole front console has to be disassembled inside the Jeep and on the engine side there is a lot of junk that needs to be removed before disconnecting the other side.

Why is my Dodge Ram not blowing hot air?

If they are both hot the truck should be blowing hot air. You would have a problem with the temp blend door inside the dash. If the hose coming out is not as hot (cooler). Then you have a heater core problem. Sometimes flushing it can help. If the hose going in is cool then you have a water pump/thermostat problem. Burla likes this.

Why is my Dodge Ram 3500 heater not working?

While there are a variety of reasons your Dodge Ram 3500 heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor.

One is an inlet and one is an outlet to the heater core. If they are both hot the truck should be blowing hot air. You would have a problem with the temp blend door inside the dash. If the hose coming out is not as hot (cooler). Then you have a heater core problem. Sometimes flushing it can help.

Dealer wanted $1700 to fix a $70 part. On the Wranglers it seems to be a big deal to get to it because of the location of the mfacker, the whole front console has to be disassembled inside the Jeep and on the engine side there is a lot of junk that needs to be removed before disconnecting the other side.

What does it mean when a fuse blows on a Dodge Ram?

The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Your vehicle is equipped with a fuse and relay center located in the engine compartment near the battery.

What to do if your Dodge truck has no heat?

Sit in the truck with the key on, engine off and operate the temperature control knob from cold to hot and listen for the sounds of the blend door actuator moving in it’s normal sweeping pattern. If you do not hear the actuator moving then we need to verify that the actuator is receiving a signal from the HVAC control head.

Why is my Dodge Ram heater not blowing hot air?

My 1998 dodge ram 1500 heater wont blow hot air I replaced water pump ,thermostat and radiator blower works fine just no heat. check to see if both heater hoses are same temp when engine is at normal running temp if not heater core not flowing coolant may need to flush also make sure it does reach normal temp around 200

Where can I get a Dodge Ram 1500 a / C heater motor?

Shop AutoZone for Dodge Ram 1500 A/C Heater Blower Motor. 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only

Can a 96 Dodge Ram defrost with no heat?

No heat to cab in 96 dodge ram, will defrost. you might have a vacuum leak, ck the vacuum line to the firewall where the a/c lines are at and make sure a check valve is in it also. there is a directional door actuator motor,that has gone bad.

The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Your vehicle is equipped with a fuse and relay center located in the engine compartment near the battery.

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