1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup

  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Dakota, Full Size Vans & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Control System Vacuum Diagnosis -> Heater Output Test -> Mechanical Diagnosis
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG

Control System Vacuum Diagnosis

Refer to Fig. for vacuum control diagnosis.

Mechanical Diagnosis

Refer to Fig. for mechanical diagnosis.

Heater Output Test
  • Check radiator coolant level, drive belt tension, engine vacuum line connections, radiator air flow and radiator fan operation.
  • Start engine and bring to normal operating temperature.
  • With engine idling, set heater controls to maximum heat, defrost and high blower.
  • Check defroster outlet air temperatures and compare to Fig. .
  • If reading are not as...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Dakota, Full Size Vans & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Blower Motor -> Blower Motor Relay -> Blower Motor Resistor -> Blower Motor Switch -> Blower Relay Circuit -> Compressor -> Compressor Clutch Coil -> Compressor Clutch Relay -> Compressor Clutch Relay Circuit -> Dakota & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> Expansion Valve -> Fin Sensing Cycling Clutch Switch -> Front -> Front & Rear A/C -> Front A/C -> Full Size Vans -> Full-Size Van -> High Pressure Cutout Switch -> Low Pressure Cutout Switch -> Rear -> Refrigerant System Sight Glass -> Thermal Limiter Switch
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Blower Motor

If blower motor does not operate, check for following:

  • Blown fuse.
  • Open power circuit.
  • Open ground circuit.
  • Faulty blower relay.
  • Faulty blower resistor.
  • Faulty blower switch.
  • Faulty heater-A/C control switch.
  • Faulty blower motor.
Blower Motor Relay
  • Remove blower motor relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC).
  • Check continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and 87 and 30, Fig. . If there is continuity between terminals 87A and 30, but not between 87 and 3...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Low Pressure Cycling Clutch Switch, Replace -> Except Minivans
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS

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