Common questions

What does the air temp actuator do?

What does the air temp actuator do?

As you adjust the temperature up and down, or the intensity of the air flow, the signals go through the actuator. This controls things like defrost as well as whether or not the air is going to come through the floor vents or the mid-level vents and so on.

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.

Is there a cold air Charger for a Dodge Ram 3500?

The A/C charging bottle cost me $40, however worked on a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel. It was very easy and worth a try for sure. What they said is true, when freon pressure is low cold air only come out on drivers side. I put a 20 is can of recharge coolant ($39.99) and passenger side is now just as cold as driver side.

What kind of AC does a Dodge 1500 have?

Brilliant! I have a 2004 Dodge 1500 4 door with HemP power. AC was only blowing on drivers side and passenger’s side was blowing warmish. Took advice to charge AC as follows: 1. Go to your local auto store and buy the can of AC juice with the hose attachment and gauge built in.

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.

The A/C charging bottle cost me $40, however worked on a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel. It was very easy and worth a try for sure. What they said is true, when freon pressure is low cold air only come out on drivers side. I put a 20 is can of recharge coolant ($39.99) and passenger side is now just as cold as driver side.

Where is the AC on a Dodge Ram 1500?

Hooked up can of AC juice to the LOW side port (passenger side near the fire wall for HemP) 5. Shook can well and hooked up can to AC port and read gauge… darn thing was low. 6. Squeezed trigger on can and every 3-4 seconds turned upside down and back upright.

Are there dual zone temp controls on Dodge Ram 1500?

You don’t mention if you have Dual Zone temp controls, but judging from your description I have to assume that your vehicle is equipped with Dual Zone. In this case the “Blend Air” doors in the heater housing are independent of each other and each have their own actuators allowing the individual adjustment of tempurature from right to left vents.

Why is the AC blowing cold air on the driver side?

The AC is blowing cold air only on the driver’s side. On the passenger side, the air is blowing out warm. Anyone know what might cause this or how to fix it?

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Ruth Doyle