1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual The panel outlets receive airflow from the HVAC
housing through a molded plastic main panel duct,
center panel duct and two end panel ducts. The two
end panel ducts direct airflow to the left and righ

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Condition Possible Causes Correction
Normal pressures, but A/C
Performance Test air
temperatures at center panel
outlet are too high.1. Excessive refrigerant oil in
system.1. See Refrigerant Oil Level

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Condition Possible Causes Correction
The low side pressure is too
low, and the high side
pressure is too high.1. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the refrigerant lines.1. See Liquid, Suction, and D

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Faulty A/C-heater control.
²Faulty related wiring harness or connectors.
²Improper engine coolant temperature.
SPECIFICATIONS - A/C SYSTEM
The R-134a refrigerant system charge capacity for
this ve

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONTROLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH/COIL
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH COIL........

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual and coil are the only serviced parts on the compres-
sor.
A/C compressor clutch engagement is controlled by
several components: the A/C-heater control, A/C pres-
sure transducer, A/C compressor clutch

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: The air gap is determined by the spacer
shims. When installing an original, or a new clutch
assembly, try the original shims first. When install-
ing a new clutch onto a compressor that previous

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual The illumination lamps are available for service
replacement.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR