Highway 4x4

The fan door that is breaking on so many trucks has not yet broken on my '03. Is there a setting or switching procedure that causes the door to break? I think I have used the de-fog setting twice. I don't want the thing to break just to have the thing replaced even though it is covered by the exd warranty.

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2003 CTD QC 4x4 SB,
Dynatrac Free spin hubs
Mag-Hytec DD trans and diff cover
Snugtop XV
Sunnybrook TT
Bernese Mtn Dogs
800 Outlander

Vinceg99

I never really used mine much and mine went out on me not too long ago...

didnt help you much I know but I dont think there is any set setting that causes it to break probably just using it at all does it...lol

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2004.5 3500 QC DRW NV5600 3.73 2WD 372k miles and counting!
Volant Intake, Silencer Ring Pulled, 4" all the way back, Brakesmart Brake Controller, and thats about it......

BAJA MAN

I've read around here that you should avoid changing air direction (floor vent to top vents, top vents to defrost, etc...) while fan is at high speeds/settings.

Just what I've read - I follow this tip and so far.........so good!

Funny we have to do this on a $40K truck

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2005 3500 SLT Quad Cab, 4X4, 610, SRW, Longbed, 48RE, 3.73 - Anti-Spin, Gray Metallic, Light Grp, Protection Grp, Sport App. Grp, Trailer Tow Grp, Prem Cloth, AM/FM/CD/GPS, UConnect, Trailer Tow Mirrors, Wheel Well Liners, Black Anodized Running Boards, Spray in Bedliner, "4x4 Cummins" decals on bed sides, Mag-HyTec Rear Diff cover with Amsoil severe gear synthetic 75W/90.

Prodigy Brake Controller

pet05

I've read and heard the same. Do NOT switch from recirculation to outside air when the fan is on medium to high.

The fan speed causes the door to SLAM shut, thereby breaking the door.

Yea, it does seem cheesy that you can't do this on a $40K truck. On a side note, if the door DOES break, DC has come out with a STRONGER door that supposedly will not break

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2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition 4x4 Quad Cab - Keeping the Engine & Trans STOCK
Westin Wheel To Wheel Step Bars, Window Tint, 5" Gibson Exhaust Tip, WeatherTech Vent Shade, Husky Liners, DuraFlap Mud Flaps, Altec Running Board LEDs, ATS Two-Tone Flares, Condensor Stone & Bug Protector - Pac Brake PRXB - GDP Ladder Bars

ClackClack

I've read that it's a real *** ache to replace... is that true?

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Early '04 2500 QC 4x4, California Emissions, Grey over Silver - Bone Stock

National Tractor Pulling Championships Tow Tractor Operator -- Always a full pull!

tomm

Heck yeah, you have to take the bed off!

Actually you're right, the entire dash has to come off...a weekend of work and probably create some rattles to boot.

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2004.5 light almond LB, no mods.
I don't add 2 stroke no more, messed with idle and injectors.

Clayton NC

Highway 4x4

Dash removal is what it takes. Covered by extended warranty but how many other problems will be created by it. Think I'll just roll the windows down, LOL. Thank you DC. Will avoid a rant here.

pet05

I hear you...

If you can find a QUALIFIED DC tech, stick with him, take him out to dinner. I knew of a tech that was AWESOME, he cared for the vehicle as if it was his own, he did an excellent job, clean & complete.

The "norm" is usually BUTCHERS , they do more damage than good and they take NO pride in their work.

I prefer to keep my fan ON LOW when switching vents. If it does break then I have no option but if I can prevent it, I will.

Does anyone have the NEW FIX from DC? The door is supposedly EXTRA STRENGTH and will not break...

Crankpot

Solution...

While still under warrantee, remove the blower, reach in and bust the thing, re-assemble and off to the dealer you go. Poetic justice for all those who got shafted after their warrantee expired.

CP

DiEseLjunKy

I always switch mine with the fan off just in case.

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Chris

2007 Ram 2500, grey, 4x4, 5.9, BMK11 oil bypass, g56, gear vendors od, 285/70/17, freespin hubs, gauges, smarty jr,
6" intake, no cat 4" hi flow muffler, all led's

2003 Kenworth T600, black, single turbo C-15 Cat, 13 speed, 3:70 rears, dual 6" bullhauler pipes, full gauges, pro-heat apu

mizzu

Mine busted, I pulled the fan, reached up and snatched it out, put the fan back in & now I am freezing my tail off. Best it's ever been. Every other function works, heat, defrost, floor etc.

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2006 Shortbed Quadcab 4X4. Superchip performance setting with Quad Boost Fooler, MagTurd Hydrogen boost gone, Full guage pod over rearview. Amsoil Nano on K&N intake,Amsoil Bypass, Mag-Hytec rear, silencer Mia & cat killed Deluxe Redneck kit (300 watt CB & Train Horns)

Highway 4x4

Soooo, just what does that door controal? Where does it dirrect the air? To the defrost front window? If the door is gone what can't you do?

rustyshakelford

i just got mine done under warranty and they gave me a comlimentary cut/nick in the dash for free!!

brett

Highway 4x4

Would the owner of the dealership get the same dammage to his truck?

wreedCTD

your door broke on your 06?! i thiought they beefed up the doors.

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WAITING FOR A DIESEL 1/2 TON!
2007 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4x4
2006 Ram 2500 CTD, 4x4, 48RE, SMARTY #3, 305 BFG ATs, WeatherTech FloorLiners, RAQ Radio with Alpine Type-Rs and 4GB iPod <---- Gone but not forgotten
2005 Mercedes CLK-320
2007 Honda CR-V EL-X 4WD
2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax Dually 4x4
1997 Chevy Suburban 5.7L 2WD <-- 200K+ miles