Why does my Dodge Ram heater keep blowing hot air?

That causes the engine to heat the coolant more than normal as it circulates. Then it burps and passes by the temp sensor, causing fluctuations. Be careful, that “air” is actually steam. When it is cool, remove the radiator cap and verify. Like 512RAM said, quickly & repeatedly squeeze the lower hose.

What happens when the blower fails on a Chevy Equinox?

When the blower motor fails, the air conditioner and heater may still work, and heat or cool may be felt at the vents, but the air pressure will be dramatically decreased. This Read More When the heater control valve fails, adjusting the temperature may not change the air temperature at the vents, whether hot or cold.

Why is my hot water heater blowing cold air?

Heater core exterior: The heat-radiating fins on the outside of your heater core could also be clogged with debris that makes its way in from the outside air intake at the base of the windshield. This can affect the heater’s output.

What to do if your Ford Fusion heater is not working?

When the blower motor resistor fails, the air conditioner and heater may still work, but air may blow from the vents at only some of the fan speed settings. If the resistor isn…

What to do if your Dodge Ram heater is not blowing hot?

The whole dash has to come out for the heater core. It’s not bad to do if you know what you’re doing. The A/C has to be evacuated as well. ram1500rsm likes this. The whole dash has to come out for the heater core. It’s not bad to do if you know what you’re doing. The A/C has to be evacuated as well.

Why does my Dodge Ram blow cold air?

I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 SLT 4WD 5.9 with a similar issue to the others, but not exactly the same. The A/C will blow cold air out of both sides when the truck isn’t moving. When it is moving the passenger side air is significantly warmer than the drivers side. It happens with the control set on either recirculate or regular.

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.

What kind of air flow does Dodge Ram have?

2008 Dodge Ram 1500. Took out glove box and could see the fresh air damper/door is in place and pulled the blower fan motor, nothing broken in there. I felt back inside and the evaporator core and it felt iced. The problem is 80F on drivers Side. 60F passenger side.

Where is the heater on a Dodge Ram 1500?

It’s very possible its actually the heating element under the passenger side dash. Look under the dash you will you will see a plug with the pigtail piece of the harness. Unplug the clip and remove the 2 screws and that will release the element . It looks like a pumice stone with the leads connected to it.

What to do if your car heater is not working?

Solution: Set the heater to its maximum setting, remove the coolant tank cap and fill it to the proper level. Start the engine with cap still open and let the engine idle for a few minutes. If the coolant level should drop as the thermostat opens, top it up as necessary.

What to do when your car heater is blowing cold air?

Start the engine with cap still open and let the engine idle for a few minutes. If the coolant level should drop as the thermostat opens, top it up as necessary. This should bleed off the air bubble. When the engine is fully warmed up, put the cap back on and take a drive to see if the heat output has returned.

What should coolant temp be on Dodge Ram?

As most of the country we got really cold & once again my heater was not blowing hot air. Coolant temp was bouncing between 185-210. Truck is a 2016 2500 with just over 50k on the 6.4.

Why does my driver side seat not heat up?

Ive got a 12′ laramie, off warranty. The driver side seat only seems to heat up about 40% of the time. Sometimes when I turn it on, after a few seconds it shuts off completely until I turn the truck off. Htd steering wheel and all the other seats work fine. This is absolutely frusterating.

Why is my Dodge Ram 2500 diesel not working?

I have checked the codes on the Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with the 5.9L cummins turbo diesel and have found a P0216 code indicating the Bosch VP44 injection pump is not communicating with the ECM. There appears to be a defect in the VP44 computer talking with the ECM.

Are there any problems with the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500?

There is a good reason why Toyota is taking over the market. 2002 Dodge 2500 has problems with the diesel flow fuel problem. Since 48,500 miles the engine periodically loses power and drops to 1500 RPM’s. this failure mostly occurs with a load on board and when in traffic. The engine regains full power within 2-5 miles.

What kind of diesel does a 2002 Dodge Ram use?

On 1998.5 – 2002 Dodge Ram pick up with the 5.9 cummins diesel there is a real problem with vp-44 injection pump failures. Several vp re builders lay the problem to heat failure & vibration due to solder joints crystallizing.

Why is my intake heater not working on my Dodge truck?

For some reason all of a sudden my intake heater is not working? Very hard to get the truck to start. The “Wait to start” light still comes on but my volts never drop to around 9-10 like the heater is on. Any suggestions?? Thanks Well, you could pop the hood and do some electrical diagnois.

How old is the heater on my Dodge Ram?

WE NEED TO TALK TO THE BIG MAN WHOEVER HE IS, TO SEE IF SOMETHING CAN BE DONE SO WE DO NOT HAVE TO PAY 1250.00. THIS TRUCK IS 3 YEARS OLD.

Are there any problems with the Dodge Ram?

If you have a 2009 or newer Dodge Ram, you may have experienced certain problems with the truck. Some issues are covered under warranty or through recalls. However, other issues are not. Keep reading to learn about some common problems.

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.

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 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.

When the blower motor resistor fails, the air conditioner and heater may still work, but air may blow from the vents at only some of the fan speed settings. If the resistor isn…

What to do if your Dodge Ram 1500 won’t start?

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer. No one has added a helpful site for this 2006 Ram 1500 problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: Truck was running, I shut it down to load some things in the back. When I tried to restart it, nothing.

Why do I not get heat from my car heater?

That’s why you won’t get heat until the car has been running for a couple of minutes. As the engine gets hotter, so does the coolant. Because we rely on the coolant system to provide us with heat through our heaters, there are now a few components that can fail and mean that you’ll never get heat out of your car heaters.

Is there a problem with Dodge Ram heater core?

If one is hot, and other one is quite a bit cooler, then you have a problem with flow through heater core. 2002 dodge ram heat problems. I agree with maniac mechanic. I had the same problem with my 02 ram half ton 4.7l. No drivers side heat. The back half of my heater core was plugged. Not a blend door problem. Try flushing it. Hope this helps.

Is there a water heater for a Dodge Ram?

I notice the Ford offers an aux electric water heater with their PS diesel but didn’t see the same offering with RAM. My Co worker has a 2006 so it has the 5.9. If he starts it and let’s it run for 15 minutes before leaving he is just starting to get hest at the end of his 8 mile drive.

How to warm up a Dodge Ram in the winter?

Let it idle a few minutes then get in and go slow. It will warm up faster, save fuel and is easier for the motor. Synthetic oil, block heater and battery trickle charger are all great ways to ensure an easy start on the coldest of mornings. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)

Why does my Dodge Ram heater keep blowing hot air?