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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN

  • 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Control System Vacuum Diagnosis -> Heater Output Test -> Mechanical Diagnosis
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG

Control System Vacuum Diagnosis

Refer to Fig. , for vacuum control diagnosis.

Mechanical Diagnosis

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Heater Output Test

  • Inspect 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.
  • Inspect defroster outlet air temperatures and compare to Fig. .
  • If reading are ...

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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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Control System Vacuum Diagnosis -> Heater Output Test -> Mechanical Diagnosis
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

Control System Vacuum Diagnosis

Refer to Fig. , for vacuum control diagnosis.

Mechanical Diagnosis

Refer to Fig. , for mechanical diagnosis.

Heater Output Test

  • Inspect 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.
  • Inspect defroster outlet air temperatures and compare to Fig. .
  • If reading are ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

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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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Oil Charge -> Alero & Malibu -> Bonneville, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Camaro, Century & Firebird -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Corvette -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille & Seville -> Eldorado -> Except Lincoln LS -> Except Tracker -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size & Ram Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> L-Series -> Liberty -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lincoln LS -> Metro -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> PT Cruiser -> S-Series -> Saturn -> VUE
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS

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Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

When other ai...

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