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A/c & heat issues (smoke)

Old Oct 14, 2024 | 05:16 PM
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On my RAM 1500 2001 I Have an Issue I need help everytime I turn my A/C or Heat on there is smoke coming out of the vents like something is burning I don't know but is too much of smoke coming out the vent everytime I turn the AC or HEAT on but the smoke doesn't smell nothing at all any one know why is that?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 06:07 PM
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It's not smoke it's condensation in the hvac unit that turns into vapor.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 08:20 PM
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How much are you getting???
 
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 08:23 PM
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Oh ok, so is there any way I can get rid of that condensation? I mean I'm getting a lot haha last time my friends they were getting scare cuz the thought the truck was catching on fire 😂
 
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That's way too much...... Are you losing coolant as well? Or maybe the a/c drain hole is plugged?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 08:26 PM
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I was thinking that I might be
 

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Oh ok I get it bro yeah I'm loosing coolant I have to refill the coolant bottle every 2 weeks sometimes in a month good thing is that the engine doesnt over heat how can I fix that?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Cesar_Mtz
Oh ok I get it bro yeah I'm loosing coolant I have to refill the coolant bottle every 2 weeks sometimes in a month good thing is that the engine doesnt over heat how can I fix that?
Sounds like you have a leaking heater core. Check out YouTube for videos on how to replace it. Unfortunately, it's a fair amount of work..
 
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