1998 Dodge Ram 1500 AC stuck on defrost

I do not own the rights to the music in the background.
The AC on my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 was stuck on defrost. It turns out I had a vacuum issue. Once I repaired the problem everything went back to normal.
I will have pictures of the items I used in the video. No links.

[@justinchristopher864]

Walked outside to my 1500 and there it is… cut vacuum line 😳😳 my problem all this time!! Thank you!

[@MannyDelaCruzBOOM4U]

These were exactly the hints I needed to hunt down a vacuum leak. Great video.

[@michaelcano442]

Awesome video. I thought I had a bad actuator under the dash. After watching this, it was only a broken vacuum line coming from the firewall. Lucky for me I had about 2 inches sticking out so was able to stick a hose to it, buy a connector piece for the other end at the check valve. 7 dollars and about 15 minutes of work. I dealt with this problem for a year now, works like new again. Thank you so much.

[@austin2927]

thank for the video i just redid my vacuum line and now i have air coming through my vents thank so much your a life saver

[@ryanspires8242]

Great video. Thanks for slowing down and not being shaky. Wish I could have had more slack from the old line.

[@joehardy8455]

Thanks man lol , I accidentally broken mine , I already bought 30’ of this line cuz I accidentally broke the cruise control vacuum line 2 months ago And I already located the last vacuum line that goes behind the windshield plastic guard it’s on the passenger side as well .

[@juniorburchfield5461]

Thanks for the video, mine will not switch from defrost to vents, you've helped me out appreciate it very much. I will start on mine tomorrow. Thanks great video and explained very well, I don't have $500 to spend , a Kentucky thanks

[@whuthefuckdonkey]

Thanks for this bro. I’m going to tear into my boys right this weekend.

[@TheRichNewnes]

Nice video dude. I have the same truck. '98 Ram 1500 with a 318With over 260k miles on it. And I have a broken dash as well lol and a similar problem with the AC, but I believe I am missing a thin vacuum line coming from wherever it's supposed to come from, not the one going through the firewall. I have no idea where to reconnect the thin line. A retired, ex-Marine mechanic reconnected it for me once, but it broke or came out and I guess I should have been paying more attention to what he did. It was so quick and simple that I was amazed, and now I am not sure how to do it. BTW, you should have blurred out your insurance text dude. Some of it is visible in the video. Don't want to dox yourself.

[@MrPoolman951]

Excellent video. I have the exact same truck and exact same problem.

[@frederickkilgore6393]

Thanks brother it work like charm you are appreciated 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jesusgalvan2952]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍 😀 I have a same problem Now I going to due same like you..

[@on-the-ranch.]

Awesome video super helpful

[@GodsentMe.]

Thank you 🙏

[@SkyMed911]

Thanks, Bro

[@MrCarlosj0]

I rerouted the black vacuum line to the driver side wiring harness gromet.

[@richardbates2367]

New hose and vacuum line what size?! And I have a similar problem except the ac and heater both work and the defrost function doesn't everything comes through the dash vents on the front of the cluster bezel and dash pad vents,I'm thinking I would feed it through the firewall so I can reconnect it cause I tried getting ahold of the line with a mini pair of needle nose pliers but I can't get a grip on the line to fix it.. the one that goes up to the cowl is fine, but this one it's a t fitting and goes to the firewall where the ac hoses are..

[@evaun1t165]

So mine seems to be broken on the cone end of that black vacuum line. Any way to fix that without having to buy the whole assembly from dodge?

[@kristiandanielle1]

Watched this video & showed my husband & he found his wasn’t attached at all, must’ve come loose with previous owner. We have not yet got a connector for it. Check engine light came on this morning, do you know what that would be from?

[@bbowsavage9]

Man somebody ran my line all crazy I need help trying to get everything back like it supposed to. Is there anyway to reach out to you and send pictures

[@marinsanchez6]

where does the other side of the line go to ,Great video

[@billywilliams7987]

I've watched other videos on this same situation and you are right they move way fast sometimes but the thanks for the great advice can't wait to tear into my truck and see if that's my issue thanks

[@gibby2736]

billy williams Glad I could help.

[@billywilliams7987]

Update, watch your video helped me, went over my truck look at all areas that you pointed out and found the issue & fixed my ac problem thanks for your video again

[@gibby2736]

billy williams If it’s not a problem, could you subscribe to my page?

[@billywilliams7987]

Consider it done

[@gibby2736]

billy williams Thank you

[@cadillacblades]

I live in San Antonio too. Fix mine lol

[@mepipeline]

THANK YOU *GIBBY27, I WILL MAINTAIN MY TRUCK FOR PREVENTATIVE MEASURES. YOU'RE A SAVIOR, MUCH APPRECIATED, I WILL APPLY THIS INFORMATION INTO MY TRUCK, MAY GOD BLESS YOU, MY FRIEND.

[@richardbates2367]

My vacuum line plastic tube looks like it is broken even with the firewall.. Go figure .

[@greeceuranusputin]

"second gen dodge." They've been making Dodge trucks for 100 years now. The Dodge Brothers made trucks for Henry Ford before making them for themselves.

[@notherestillnothing]

Dodge RAM pickup, 2nd generation

[@TheRichNewnes]

@@notherestillnothing I have a 98 ram like his. 260K+ miles and counting. Damn thing refuses to quit. It's like the Energizer bunny lol.

[@kundrew1990]

KZbin has made me realize a long time ago that most mechanics are scum..Its just as risky to do the work yourself until you get it right.