Well my durangos a/c has always been crappy, its cold but just isnt like it should be and finally, when its been on for about 10-20 mins it USUALLY starts getting colder, does anyone know of any tricks of getting an bit colder a/c or am im stuck with this BS? and yes my freon has been flushed and replaced many times and i have an few new a/c components from the crash. Thanks.

 

Our Ds have been known to have crappy a/c so don't sweat it. It's not like we're driving around imports or matchbox cars. It takes a while for the a/c to work itself all the way through the cabin. Did you check if the efan is operational? It helps to cool off the condenser coil for cooler a/c. If it's working, then I'd hazard a guess that you're (we're) stuck with slow a/c. But it gets going when we hit the road!

 

Ive heard of using that insulating tape on the lines to keep the the lines cooler thus making the air cooler.

 

ya the efan is working fine from what iv seen, and i dont think honda could ever make such an manly car as dodge could lol!

true about the insulating stuff, i doubt it would have an WHOLE lot effect for me though being i removed an few products for more cooler air to go in and hot air to go out, im suprised since i removed the dird shield in front of the engine since the begining of the a/c lines are right there that it hasnt helped really.

has anyone ever took an few bags of ice and cooled down there a/c lines? kinda intrstead if this though would work?

Thanks for your suggestions though.

 

Talk to Mean Green I believe he knows a pretty good trick for wrapping the a/c lines......I got some tape at Lowes last year and it helps... it is a foam insulation like the type used for outside water lines.....There is tape also available...aluminum tape that can be cut into strips for taping dryer duct hoses.... I used a combo of the both and it helps. If he read this he should chime in shortly.....if not then PM him...he is glad to help.

 

A couple of tricks that have helped me.....

1. Leave the rear A/C off unless there is passengers back there......

2. If there is not front seat passenger I leave the vents open but turn them towards the driver.

+2 what Dan said....There is a lot of volume and area to cool....The A/C can only go so high.... and with the extreme temps they are getting a work out this summer.

Use a Window shade especially in the front window it helps...

 

Look into this link: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...colder-ac.html

 

Thanks! How much did the foam insulation (or tape) cost you guys? And does anyone have pics of the tape/foam insulation put on the lines? Thanks guys and thanks for the good tips!

edit: found the price, i wish someone could post an pic of it done on the 4.7.

 

I may be able to help you there. Here's a link to what some members did to wrap their a/c lines. Remember, just the cold lines. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...colder-ac.html
BTW, when you mentioned wrapping, I remember I wrapped my lines as well! ::doh::

 

hydrashocker gave me the same link to, thanks though lol. But did you notice an increase in peformance of a/c?