1998 Dodge Ram Heater/Defroster

112,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DERRIC TUCKER
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Air is blowing fine but is luke warm to cold up to the windshield and upper vents. Bottom vents are hot and feel like they are working properly. Checked the 3 vacuum pots are moving fine doors seem to be opening but blowing cold air to top. Both inline and outline of heater core is hot is that the way it should be? Can I do any self tests before I take dash apart? Looks like a major job. Guess I might need a manual 2 huh? Thx
Jan 20, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When the defroster is on, the AC comes on to help dehumidify. That may cool it some but not make it cold. I believe there is a blend door on your vehicle that may be causing the problem, but you need to rip into the HVAC duct work to see if it's working correctly. It will be located near the heater core.

let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
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DERRIC TUCKER
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Well, i disconnected the heater core hoses at the firewall on the engine side and ran water and compressed air through both sides before I took dash apart and guess what my heater core must have been plugged up cause everything works great now Thanks!
Jan 21, 2009 at 3:45 AM
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