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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by dodgeinuse
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Oct 26, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Oct 26, 2009 3:52 pm)
That sound great! Thanks for your input here. We'll just remove the door!
/Don
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by kcram HOST
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Oct 27, 2009 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Oct 26, 2009 3:52 pm)
If you scroll back through this discussion, you will see this problem has been noted many times. There is already a TSB for it, and if your Ram is still under warranty or has either the Added Care or Max Care factory service contracts, it's a covered repair.
kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by kuhnzoo
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Oct 28, 2009 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Oct 26, 2009 3:52 pm)
Thanks to all for the replies. It is not the recirc door. I looked under the dash and the door is where it should be. It opens and closes properly. Also the air flow volume varies properly from low to high corresponding to the fan speed dial setting.
I did read through many of the entries in this thread, but none were exactly as mine. Yes, they were similar, but not the same. The most similar previous entries mentioned problems with cold air coming out both sides or one side when heat was desired. I have warm air coming out both sides, not cold air. And I do not have dual zone, which the others all had. Maybe that is not important and makes no difference??
I am gonna guess that I have a problem related to others that are similar, even if slightly different, and it appears that the blend door is the culprit.
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by zara3
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Oct 28, 2009 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Oct 26, 2009 3:52 pm)
Please keep us updated on any recalls or class action suits. It would be greatly appreciated! We have been dealing with a problem thats related to that same cheap system Dodge put into the dash, just ours is all the way hot/cold or nothing, so it's the blend door on ours. You can see my previous posts in this forum.. Meanwhile after 58K miles the tranny lost 3rd gear 2 months ago.. we had just installed the rebuilt ( Another nightmare) went to test drive it and the break line blew out! Apparently they also use cheap metal there and they rust out prematurely ! So Check your brake lines folks!! They should recall the whole truck! I'm just worrying What Next? 
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1997 dodge 1500 climate control
by metalmike
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Oct 28, 2009 (12:03 pm)
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my prob is the climate switch is stuck in the defrost mode. i can turn the switch but it doesnt go to the feet or staight ahead. would this be some kind of flap situation i was reading about? i do get plenty of air flow in defrost mode. thanks for any help. metalmike
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by buddyruff
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Nov 09, 2009 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Oct 26, 2009 3:52 pm)
Hey Man;
Thanks for the information....I did what was indicated and sure enough the door was broken and I removed it...Can you tell me what the purpose of that door is? Will it hurt the vehicle to NOT replace the door?---Buddyruff
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [kuhnzoo]
by danielmove
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Nov 09, 2009 (12:09 pm)
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Replying to: kuhnzoo (Oct 28, 2009 10:00 am)
I had the exact same problem on my 2001 Dodge Ram with the cummings diesel engine. I checked the blend door motor and it was working fine. After removing the glove box I could feel the heater core and it was quite hot so I knew there was not a circulation issue with the hot water coming from the engine. I concluded that the heater core must be clogged up with debris where the air flowed through it....Sooo I went through the wonderful experience of dropping the steering colum / partially removing the dash / unhooking the heater and a/c lines / removing the heater / a/c unit from the firewall only to pull the heater core out of the unit....And low and behold it was in perfect conditon. No debris in it what so ever. I decided to go ahead and replace it and since I had gone that far I decided to break open the case and replace the evaporator core as well. That is when I discovered the reason for the entire problem. The evaporator core was extremely clogged with debris and was showing signs of oil leaking from it. I am amazed that I had such a good working air conitioner and such stong air flow with the evaporator core clogged so badly. Anyway after replacing the both the heater core and the evaportor core my truck now blows extreamy hot air. I am sure I am not the first one to find this problem but is does sound like it could be what you are up against as well. Please let me know if my situation turns out to be the same as yours.
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [buddyruff]
by sehrnst
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Nov 09, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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Replying to: buddyruff (Nov 09, 2009 11:40 am)
Buddyruff, at the time I posted the fix, I did not know the purpose of the door. Now I do. It is used to close off outside air mix in order to heat or cool the cab faster. It can also be used to keep the cab cooler in extreme heat like Florida. Since I have removed the door, I have noticed no difference other than the air REALLY blows now! Could be I was just used the anemic air flow when the door was broken and laying over the fan. Thanx for posting. The administrator has informed me that this has been posted before, but it must have been awhile ago. Also, Dodge is supposed to know about it as they have a repair bulletin out. My dealer didn't seem to know the easy fix and wanted $700 to look into it. Benchmark of Birmingham. They should really be just pulling those doors out for people. Stevo
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by buddyruff
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Nov 10, 2009 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Nov 09, 2009 5:12 pm)
Thanks Stevo !!! I just bought this 06 Ram from a Bank as a "repo" 55,000 miles on it..I am wondering what else I should be on the look-out for with this truck..Preventing issues before they become major?? Any suggestions from anyone?? Thanks
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Re: dodge AC air circulation problem solution [sehrnst]
by buddyruff
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Nov 21, 2009 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: sehrnst (Oct 26, 2009 3:52 pm)
Hey Stevo--Buddyruff here...I did take the recirc door off and air blows out great..Now the problem is it only comes out the vent--hot; cold is fine just out the vents with very little out the floor and none out the defrost..I turn the switch to eacj location and it still just comes out the vent...Is there something else now wrong??? By NOT replacing the recirc. door; did that mess it all up or create a new problem?? As winter is approaching I need to get his fixed...any ideas???
Thanks !!
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