2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

ac problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 25, 2011 | 08:44 PM
  #1  
Colby83's Avatar
Colby83
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default ac problem

I got one problem solved by this forum, I hope I can make it two now;

My 2000 Ram 5.2 4x2 is blowing all the air from the ac/heat through the floor vents no matter what I put it on. It blows a VERY little from the front vents and a little from the defrost vents. I checked the check valves like everyone suggest to and they seem fine. What else can I check or do. Does the PCV valve have anything to do with this?
 
Reply
Old May 25, 2011 | 08:49 PM
  #2  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,373
Likes: 4,209
From: Clayton MI
Default

PCV valve is irrelevant to your problem. Since the system defaults to the defroster vents, I am going to guess that the problem is in the control head, for the vent controls. That thing isn't user serviceable, and has to be replaced as a unit. Grab one from the junkyard.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 09:59 AM
  #3  
Colby83's Avatar
Colby83
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default

Even if I see that when you switch it to different positions it is closing and opening the actuators. Also when you turn the **** I can hear air moving in the line, if that is the right way of wording it.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 10:05 AM
  #4  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,373
Likes: 4,209
From: Clayton MI
Default

Wonder if you have some door problems inside the heater box..... if you can see the vacuum actuators doing their trick when you change settings, but where the air is coming out doesn't change...... sounds like it's time to drop the dash, pull the box, and have a look...... Such fun.....
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 10:19 AM
  #5  
Colby83's Avatar
Colby83
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default

That doesnt sound fun or easy.....
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 10:56 AM
  #6  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,373
Likes: 4,209
From: Clayton MI
Default

Not really difficult, per se..... Just time consuming.... Plan on at least a full day of it, if not two.... and that's only if you don't have to order any parts.... (kinda difficult to drive with the dash out......)
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2011 | 05:45 PM
  #7  
Colby83's Avatar
Colby83
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default

Well problem solved....after taking the dash out and doing some inspecting of the HVAC box, I found the clip that the plastic clip that attaches to the vertical door(i think its the blend door) and accuator was totally disconnected. Reconnected and everything works great. Thanks for the help "HeyYou". I have had my truck for a week now and this forum has saved me HUNDREDS of dollars in minor fixes. Thanks everyone
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:13 PM.