I was an early poster on how underperforming the a/c was on my ram. I went through all the channels.....and basically gave up. However, I took the ram in for some recalls, other things(brakes, wind noise, hood flopping, etc) and I could swear the ac is performing better. 101, hot and humid today and it's blowin colder than it ever has. do u think the dealerships are "fixing" the ac and just not admitting it? I haven't had covid, so I don't think my heat hating nature has changed
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AC fixed ?
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KcRay
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If you only knew your vent temperatures, you would have a better idea, but not likely they did any AC fixing.
I noticed an AC issue right away within a week of purchase of my 2019 1500 limited. The explanation was the ac comes from the factory undercharged which makes the blower motor work harder and in turn burns it out. That was replaced and a day later I had no AC. It stopped working altogether. After taking it back they kept it for another week waiting on an ac module/ harness that supplies power to the compressor. I have had no issues since and it definitely blows cold like it should as needed in Texas.
If folks could do all others a favor with this problem, get a inexpensive digital thermometer with a probe and measure the vent outlet temp in recirculate mode on AC Max on a fan speed that is 3/4 of full speed and post this with the
ambient outside temperature in the shade along with the relative humidity as well. Thanks other members will thank you for this!
ambient outside temperature in the shade along with the relative humidity as well. Thanks other members will thank you for this!
shrubs2000
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Outside Temp: 85
Outside Humidity: 40%
AC Temp at "LO" and Recirculate after 15 min @ freeway speed: 53
AC Temp at "LO" and Not on Recirculate after an additional 10 min @ freeway speed: 63
Used infrared temp gun.
Outside Humidity: 40%
AC Temp at "LO" and Recirculate after 15 min @ freeway speed: 53
AC Temp at "LO" and Not on Recirculate after an additional 10 min @ freeway speed: 63
Used infrared temp gun.
KcRay
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Thank you, and to plenty of people (not knowing their vent temperatures), that would feel just fine. Feeling cool, or cold is not only subjective, its also relative.
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Wonder if this has anything to do with the open investigation per RamCares.
KcRay
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Right! Thanks for making that point. Just think what 40 degrees would feel like.
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I will have to do this because mine is absolutely horrible only gets slightly cool after about 20 minutes of driving only 400 miles on the truck!
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Also go to the dealer and complain. The only way Ram fixes the issue is if they get enough complaints.
mikeru82
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I'd be happy to do this. But I can't seem to find one of these thermometers that would be delivered before the end of summer. Do you have a link to a good source for one of these?If folks could do all others a favor with this problem, get a inexpensive digital thermometer with a probe and measure the vent outlet temp in recirculate mode on AC Max on a fan speed that is 3/4 of full speed and post this with the
ambient outside temperature in the shade along with the relative humidity as well. Thanks other members will thank you for this!
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Here’s a link to the type of old school analog thermometer that I use. Says they have 10 in stock.
Pocket Analog Thermometer - 0 to 220 Deg F
Pocket Analog Thermometer - 0 to 220 Deg F
www.toolsource.com
My 93 Mazda B2300 would blow 38, I used to mess with people, turn it on full blast and wait for them to say something, I would be freezing, LOL. I swear onetime it gave me brain freeze
RVJ
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My front drivers side temp is 52 no matter what the outside temp is although, when it is above 80 degrees it will take it 6-8 miles to get there and my front passenger side is 45 degrees no matter what the outside temp and also when it is above 80 degrees it takes 6-8 miles to get there.
If I am in town it will take 20 minutes to cool off the vent air. The cabin never gets what I would call cool. I had a 2016 and a 2018 Ram that had a far superior AC than this one. To be honest, If I would have test driven it when it was 95 I would have kept my old truck.
If I am in town it will take 20 minutes to cool off the vent air. The cabin never gets what I would call cool. I had a 2016 and a 2018 Ram that had a far superior AC than this one. To be honest, If I would have test driven it when it was 95 I would have kept my old truck.
KcRay
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Air conditioning Hack
Today I was able to get 36-38 degrees blowing out of both the drivers side and the passenger side ac vents. Previously I was getting 44 out of the passenger side and 50-52 out of the driver side. I installed a water shut off valve in the heater hose going from water pump to the heater core. It's...
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