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Old 08-22-2011, 09:55 AM
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AC problem 04.5 3500

My AC works on the driver side but not on the pass side, It blows air out the vents but it is not cold at all. Is there a seperate door that directs air past the evaporator for that side?
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Sounds like a classic symptom of low charge.
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Originally Posted by jhenson
Sounds like a classic symptom of low charge.
I'll second this one. And if that's the case, it means you have a leak somewhere.
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with it cold on my side did not think it was low charge. I will have it checked for leaks.
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Including mine, I've seen 4 Rams of different year models (03-07) that had a leaking Schrader Valve in the dryer. Tried changing it out and even tightening it but to no avail. Replaced dryer and recharged and all was well.

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Before tearing a/c apart, try removing glove comp. and checking the recirc door. They are cheaply made and crack/ break causing poor air flow. If bad get the Heatertreater,replacment door,I speak from experience. Good luck
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Originally Posted by jhenson
Including mine, I've seen 4 Rams of different year models (03-07) that had a leaking Schrader Valve in the dryer. Tried changing it out and even tightening it but to no avail. Replaced dryer and recharged and all was well.

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No schrader valves in or on our dryers.
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Mine was the same way for years, I just didn't notice it until my new wife mentioned it. 1lb of 134 fixed it right up, and its been working fine for 3 months now. It seems Dodge may have shorted our trucks on the 134. Put some gauges on it and I bet it reads low. Adding 134 is cheap and easy to do, I would start there. If it fixes the problem, but then leaks out, only then I would bother to look into it.
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My bad Spooler....it's on the cold line connecting to the dryer.
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Put in just over 1lb of 134 and that fixed it! will see how long it last and go from there.

Thanks for all the help
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