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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Sounds like a classic symptom of low charge.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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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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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Thanks
with it cold on my side did not think it was low charge. I will have it checked for leaks.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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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.

Just my .02
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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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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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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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.

Just my .02
No schrader valves in or on our dryers.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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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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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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My bad Spooler....it's on the cold line connecting to the dryer.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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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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