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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / January 2006

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FAULT CODE P0533

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DAVE DAVIS - 02 Jan 2006 05:42 GMT
I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 and it shows a code of P0533.  I know this is
related to my A/C and I can tell you that my A/C does not work as good at I
think it should.  Can anyone let me know how to fix the problem?
Tom Lawrence - 02 Jan 2006 06:56 GMT
>I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 and it shows a code of P0533.  I know this is
>related to my A/C and I can tell you that my A/C does not work as good at I
>think it should.  Can anyone let me know how to fix the problem?

It could be low on refrigerant, or it could be a bad sensor.  Back-probe the
pressure sensor connector (on the discharge line, near the compressor - it's
a 4-way connector) on the dark blue wire with the engine running and the A/C
turned to max.  If you get no volts, or 5 volts, the sensor is bad.  4.5
volts indicates a properly-operating system, while less than 4.5 indicates
low pressure, and anything above indicates high pressure.  If low or high
pressure is suspected, verify with a set of refrigerant gauges.

If warranted, the sensor can just unscrew.  You won't lose refrigerant -
there's a valve built in to the line to prevent that.  Make sure to use a
new O-ring and lube it with the proper oil if you do change the sensor.
 
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