2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 4wd 4.7L V8 - approx. 2 years ago the AC stopped
blowing cold when not moving. It actually felt like heat. Dodge
service concluded 134a was a tiny bit low, but even topping it off to
the standard 1lb 10ounce didn't do the trick. No leaks to speak of and
off I go with them shaking their heads.
Noticed that the compressor cycles about 6 secs on and that's it
(while stopped). Several suggestions were clogged orifice tube (not
sure where it is on this truck) bad clutch fan or leak/low
refrigerant. Temperature gauge never really fluctuates and while
driving the AC seems to be operating well, but not totally up to what
I would say is quite as cold as normal. Most people don't notice so
maybe it's just me.
Any suggestions, links, schematics, troubleshooting steps would be
much appreciated.
Steve Austin - 27 Jun 2007 13:21 GMT
> 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 4wd 4.7L V8 - approx. 2 years ago the AC stopped
> blowing cold when not moving. It actually felt like heat. Dodge
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> Any suggestions, links, schematics, troubleshooting steps would be
> much appreciated.
fan clutch. try wetting the condenser with a hose to see if your cold
air comes back
Steve - 27 Jun 2007 15:48 GMT
> 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 4wd 4.7L V8 - approx. 2 years ago the AC stopped
> blowing cold when not moving. It actually felt like heat. Dodge
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> Any suggestions, links, schematics, troubleshooting steps would be
> much appreciated.
I'm curious as to how much the AC control is integrated with the engine
management system. If it is pretty much independent, I'd say that you
have inadequate air flow over the AC condensor and the high-side
pressure cutout is tripping. Check for a weak engine-driven fan clutch
or an electric fan that isn't working.
If its more integrated with the engine management system, it could be
the computer shutting it down at idle for some reason, whether valid or
not. Does dropping the transmission into neutral and revving the engine
to 1500-2000 RPM while sitting still restore the cool air?