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3rd Gen Ram Tech2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.
On my 03 ram when I first turn the heater on it blows hot for a few seconds but then it blows cold. Does anyone know what could be the cause of this? Any help is appreciated.
How about a blend-door malfunction! If the stepper motor or heater temperature control switch malfunction, the door that covers the heater core might only open for a short time and then close. When clsoed, no heat. Just a thought. There are dianostic procedures in the online version of the service manual. I've seen the 05 manual and suspect that the heater mechanism is no different for the 03s.
I'm having a similar problem on my 03. It will blow hot when I'm moving or the RPM's are up, butwhen I sit at a stop sign/light it starts to blow cold. This only happens when it's warming up, after a while it's fine.