Dodge Durango AC Evaporator Replacement or Dodge Heater Core Replacement

This is a step by step video to remove dash board and HVAC Box. So if your replacing a leaking A/C evaporator core or a leaking or clogged Heater Core I hope this video helps!
This was on a 1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8
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[@codycall6513]

Engineers and their infinite wisdom. I'd love to meet the guy that designed this and pop em in the mouth.

[@christaylor4473]

I agree...WOW..it's almost not worth it...I have a 2002 5.9 Dodge Durango that needs this done..CRAP😮😮😮

[@MichelleSteinman-g9x]

You did a VERY THOROUGH video!!! GREAT JOB!!! Keep it up!!!! You make it look possible and very detailed. A person sure needs a good memory to remember where everything goes!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

I can now say I am a member of the Durango HVAC box R&R Job From Hell Club. A huge Thank You Phillip for this video because it served as a guide for a job I never would have tackled otherwise. I'd swapped out engines and transmissions in cars and 4x4's before but those jobs seem like cake compared to this. Now to share a few tips/tricks (in no particular order) that may be of benefit to others: If you install a non-oem evap core you will probably need 2 new bolts. Oem is American standard, aftermarket required metric (6mx50m) + washers. The pipes on the new evap core won't be right so you have to bend them (gently) into position. Where the 2 heater core pipes pass through the firewall is a fragile black plastic vacuum line that's easy to break when pulling HVAC box (which I did!). Thankfully there was enough left to connect an undersized rubber vacuum hose/joint (Oreillys) to to reconnect the 2 halves.) Before you yard out the HVAC box take out the u-shaped metal guard on the transmission hump that protects the air bag inertia thing. That extra inch or so of clearance makes a huge difference. It's probably not necessary to remove the instrument cluster Just disconnect the shift indicator cable from the steering column. (when reinstalling I broke the little white plastic swivel where the cable enters the cluster which cost me time trying to glue it lol and $40 for a replacement off ebay). If you move the driver's seat all the way back the steering wheel will drop to the floor out of the way then disconnect battery. Go with a copper OEM heater core (rockauto) as they will fit correctly and not leak a year from now like the cheap aftermarket aluminum cores. Clean the inside of the HVAC box of all coolant residue especially the foam-covered blend door which is like a stinky sponge. I soaked mine multiple times in warm soapy water (Dawn) and allowed it to air dry in the sun. Mopar may sells these not sure but why spend extra money if you don't have to? One of my foam gaskets from the HVAC box to the dash disintegrated so I make a replacement with adhesive-backed weather stripping. The foam gasket where the heater core pipes pass through the firewall wasn't in too bad a shape but I went ahead and cut a new one using a $5.00 pair of knee pads from Lowes. While I had the HVAC box out I thought it'd be smart to also replace the blower motor assembly but the aftermarket unit I got from Rockauto didn't fit correctly. The motor body was about a 1/4" longer which in turn pinched the wiring behind it. I suppose I could have drilled a new hole for the wiring to pass through but was pissed. I reused old blower motor because if it goes out it can be replaced without pulling dash. I was concerned about the 2 bottles of 'miracle seal' I had earlier dumped in the radiator so I flushed everything out with water the best I could and put in 1 gallon of prestone concentrate and 2 + gallons of 50/'50 mix (that reminds me I need to check it with my gauge before winter hits!) Probably the most maddening part of this job was all the electrical connectors and figuring out how to release then without breaking them. Oh and that damn glove box door! What a micky mouse design. It came out easy enough but getting it back in without snapping any of the plastic hinges? I found online that the trick is to loosen the center of the 3 screws and 'twist' the hinges into place. Take photos of assemblies you may need help remembering how to put back together like the heater/ac controls and label your harnesses to they get fed to the right holes when installing dashboard. Keep your screws and nuts organized. It's summer as I write this but last night it got cool enough (high 50's) to hit the highway with the windows rolled down and all that glorious heat blasting out of the vents was heavenly! All told my out of pocket expenses for this job was well under $300.00 so Phillip you saved me how much by not taking it to a shop? At least a grand I'd say. Would I do it again? My first reaction is HELL NO but I know the 2nd time around it would go easier now that I have the experience.

[@SaltyRooster209]

Dude take a step back and look what you have just done lol make a video if you have that much to add/comment

[@SaltyRooster209]

What kind of coffee did you drink?

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

@@SaltyRooster209 don't like reading eh?

[@jaredcoffee4200]

​@@aliassmithandjones9453 awesome extra advice. I know this video is for a 99. Do you know if it's the same for an 08?

[@Bigum11]

Excellent video! Thanks for showing how to do this instead of just complaining about how hard it is and shaking your camera around like it was strapped to a squirrel's back.

[@nationalanthem8294]

I wanna know what video you watched

[@Bigum11]

@@nationalanthem8294 sounds like you should pay someone to fix your truck.

[@nationalanthem8294]

@@Bigum11 what

[@frankclements1431]

@@nationalanthem8294 read his comment again. he said, "instead of shaking camera

[@nationalanthem8294]

@@frankclements1431 what..? I'm genuinely curious what he watched to cause a comment like that...clearly wasn't this video

[@Bl4zz3r]

Most in depth video of this repair I've seen so far. I've seen so many I'm scared stiff lol

[@FixItPhillip]

That was the plan lol to make it detailed as possible, happy you liked it. Please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!

[@Remigunner]

@@FixItPhillip best one ive seen so far!

[@trevordude2378]

I came back to this video since the new heater core I put in got chewed by mice causing a leak. Thanks again for making this video it was very helpful. One thing to add is you do not need to disconnect the radio, thermostat controls, gauges, or anything in that front face except for the plastic covers like the 12v cigarette lighter plastic.(That saved me a lot of time) All in all I got it done in just 2 hours the day before work lol

[@trevordude2378]

I was wondering if you knew where I could find new foam dividers and gaskets for the hvac box since mine are crumbling away

[@scottwhitcher265]

I did this once years ago before KZbin "how to" videos were a thing. Your video helped to make the job more straight forward, this time. One would think that, since they have made cars that didn't require pulling the entire dash to change a heater or evaporator core and since these are jibs that can be expected at least once in a vehicle's life that the designers would do a better job for their customers and maintainers.

[@Palm231]

Great video! I don’t think I could’ve done it without your video! Thank you!

[@FixItPhillip]

You're welcome

[@tonyincs]

Thank you so much for this post! It took me 1.5 hours to get it all apart. Ordering a new E.C. just in case! Only wanted the H.C., but better safe than sorry. I anticipate an additional 2.5 hours for reassembly once my parts get here. This will be due to the process of refitting and double checking everything as I go. FYI for anyone wanting to know, I am replacing the heater core, evap. cooler, A/C seals and gaskets, and the foam ( purchased from home depot door insulation area). Also need a vacuum line patch kit, as I broke one taking the assembly out. It only took a handful of tools, the ones he states in the post. Good Luck all! Thanks again!

[@THG3]

I had a leaking heater core in 2000 Durango, passenger floor board was soaked and vapor in the vents. So I did this job, if it wasn’t for waiting for parts I would had finished it in a day, great video. I changed the blower motor and the evaporator since I was in there. It really wasn’t that hard a job as everyone was saying. If I had to do it again I would be done pretty quick. I did break the crankcase breather valve reaching for the transmission line screw, now I know to take it off before I reach down there.

[@jonathanpascal25]

Untold good karma for making this video. I greatly appreciate it Sir.

[@mykcullup]

Bro Best Video hands down!! This is nightmare job but for those attempting this your a KING!!

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you bro! please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!

[@david9783]

Man I couldn't agree more.

[@epic_smoke5203]

Omg I’m 23 and I have 5 years experience no actual training just hands on and I just did this job 💯 it’s a nightmare ! I found this video and used it to get the studs for the box otherwise I was never gonna get that far ! Great video !

[@treepard]

youre a hero for filming this

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

Fantastic work! Great video showing every single part, I'm sure you have helped thousands with this!

[@joeboll2127]

Thanks Phillip. I followed you step by step and finished heater core and AC core in my 99 Dakota today. Your instructions are superb.

[@nausticaz6845]

Finally a video that actually shows you how to do it. Might as well replace everything in hvac box while you have it apart. Looks like a huge pain in the penis.

[@jonrachy]

Thanks man, this is the best video out there. Just enough detail that you don't miss anything, but not unnecessarily long either.

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you!

[@jimmest1016]

Excellent video, I tried to replace my ac evaporator 1 year ago watching some one else video which left out some critical info ( like the location of the 4 firewall bolts) plus other things. After watching your video I started this project again with the help of your video I know I can get this done. Thanks FixitPhillip.

[@James-Vining-333]

Wow, Thanks Man you just saved me, I now see why you removed the lower bolts as well as I do nt remember in the service manual having to disconnect so many of the wiring connectors. I now see exactly what I hanging up and what I need to disconnect and since my new Fan Motor and Cage wheel is to be here Friday this is perfect timing. Though I am irritated as I did like 10+ search's using Dodge Durango AC/Heater box Removal and not once did I see this video , I started searching like 12 days ago as I knew I had to do this and then just like 4 hours ago I seen this in my recommended. It sure would of been nice if KZbin had it search system working properly I shoudl of seen this the first search I did . Again man Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for .

[@codycevering2733]

Holy crap, thank you so much for this video. I am no mechanic, but I am diving into my dash tomorrow morning and feel so much more confident now. Great video, thank you again.

[@Brian-bm5xb]

After just finishing a 99 f250 this is a blessing, thank you! ....holy crap sums it up perfect...😳

[@FixItPhillip]

Good job! God bless

[@manuelcorea458]

Man you just gave me the whole run down to get my heater core out my passenger side leaking antifreeze so im getting it done thank you

[@christophermckay961]

Oh my goodness this is crazy excellent work I would say f replacing evaporator lol

[@michaelsilkwood6129]

Yea finally a video that I’ve been looking for. Great job. Got my heater core changed finally. Thank u

[@vonneshastreets1133]

hey decided to do my 1999 dodge durango heater core with the help of your video i conquered it and im happy thanks a lot now i just need a video on how to put everything back lol again thanks

[@manny8566]

My man! Thanks. This is the most complete video. Thank you. Now I have the confidence to tackle this job. Again thank you.

[@FixItPhillip]

Your welcome im happy the video helps, please be sure to Subscribe, much appreciated!

[@manny8566]

FixItPhillip already done my good Sir. If you have any more Dakota videos would love to see them. I’m just a dude trying to learn and work on my Dak myself to save a buck or two. Keep up the great work.

[@FixItPhillip]

@@manny8566 i have a dakota power steering pump video

[@slm2hh]

Awesome video deserves 100 likes. Thank you just finished my durango, you have saved $$$s.

[@LigerTigerOP]

I’m about to remove my dash on an 04 Dakota. To get to a door that allows air to pass through my vents. With all you need to do to get to hit. I’m changing everything air/heat related. So I won’t need to do remove my dash again. Ty for the video. New subscriber here. Mechanic was gonna charge me 400.00 to do the job, I now understand why.

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you for subscribing! I'm happy the video helped

[@bestman7776]

$400 is actually very cheap!!..just to vacuum the AC lines and recharge is about $200

[@ABrown-pr1oq]

Thank you Fix It Phillip you made it look much simpler

[@johngalv9288]

Better change the heater core while you’re at it? It’ll go out next. Good video!

[@Mpreston89]

Dude! The best video I’ve seen this far... I wish they were all this great! thanks a lot man! Now I feel better knocking mine out .

[@MarkStatkus]

Thanks for the deep dive on that. I think I’ll let mine limp along since the heat still works. Pretty sure the AC leaks in there and after watching this I’d rather sweat lol.

[@frankclements1431]

I don't know what they are paying but it isn't enough. People can't afford to pay you, and mechanics in general, what you are worth. Thanks for the video. My stuff is good for now but if anything happens, and it will, I'll be prepared.

[@johngalv9288]

In the old days...I think they used to cut a hole in the firewall to access heater core and ac parts? great video, thanks! Sooner or later I'll need to do mine. Lol

[@SaltyRooster209]

I loved hearing the roosters I raise them myself great video

[@hillaryclinton2415]

Found this just in time. Tomorrow we dive in.

[@anthonyvee]

God bless you mac! A lot of work there. Seems as nothing stays untouched.... I like the rooster sounds at that beginning of the video. Not much of that here in NY...😥 Anyhow, my 2000 Durango, which i love dearly, is in need of one, smoke and antifreeze smell, in the cabin when the truck gets warm/hot... I know it'll cost me a lot to fix, but i hope that all gets put back together as it was..... Stay well.

[@JamesDvorak]

I may be doing this on my nephew's 2002 Dakota soon. Looks like quite a job.

[@gwendolynjenness9043]

I just replaced my heater core in a 2003 Dodge Durango. It took me & a friend over 24 hours. With no experience. It was a intense job to do. But it was worth it to have heat.

[@jamescregg694]

I have to do this next weekend, thanks!

[@davidstanmets1695]

Excellent video thank you! I'm starting mine today.

[@gabrielseaff487]

Excellent video and information. Thank you for sharing 😊😊👍💯

[@LuisMoreno-fb6ok]

Vid Helped out a lot thanks bro

[@sthomas8347]

Amazing video! Thank you so much!

[@FixItPhillip]

You're welcome. I'm happy it helped

[@brentskinner5066]

Tip from experience: remove the seats.

[@keithnetterwald2177]

WOW best I have seen!!! what would that cost for your shop to do the job? Thank you Phillip!!!!

[@FixItPhillip]

Probably around 7 hrs times whatever their hourly rate. The heater core part is usually pretty inexpensive. Its the labor mostly

[@MNNski]

Just went and changed my heater core in my 2000 dodge dakota (same dash), this video helped but now that I've got everything back together the heat is great but I can't get the front vents to open... At least it will get me through winter because I don't want to tear it apart again.

[@Dakota7270]

Did you ever find a fix? I have this exact same problem after redoing mine

[@MNNski]

@@Dakota7270 I have not.

[@Kevin-x4p4y]

Damned...After watching this...I'll gladly pay you to do it xD

[@josephjohnson4067]

After watching this I’m wondering if I can just get away with trying to flush the evaporator somehow, maybe back pressure it, it doesn’t leak, but may be clogged up. My 2000 Silverado was much easier, I just cut the heater box open with a universal cutting tool, then used Flex seal tape to seal everything up. Still haven’t decided if I’m even gonna try to change it if it’s clogged.

[@MorganGDrums24]

Is doing this process roughly the same with a Dakota 03’? Great vid by the way super helpful😃

[@johnscott9347]

I need a good idea to put a heater core in to while you’re doing the evaporator core

[@djrommybalibalita5747]

Hiya Phillip. I have a 97 dodge Dakota slt 4wd extcab. Is there any other way to get to the blower? It looks like it’s Mounted backward sideways. Behind the airbag. Even the resistor was in such a weird spot. Next to the windshield under the dash. Wish they had put these blowers in the bottom.

[@James-Vining-333]

My Issue is the Fan motor is having issues so I have to remove the entire thing so I can R&R the fan Motor, I can als oclean the misc leaves etc out of the unit while I have it apart I just cannot get the dash to move enough to be able to get the Unit out of the vehicle 🤬

[@catfish252]

Great Video Phil - Somebody told me the dash had to come out, I can't believe that design. They could have designed it where you take out a few screws on the front of the heater box and exposed all it's guts. Undo a few hose connections on the firewall and you're done. Total douche bag designed that.

[@khalidald5704]

This look like a pain in the ass. I'm worried if I take my 2003 Durango to a garage here and they mess up putting all the parts back. I'll try this over the weekend.

[@vonneshastreets1133]

So I need your help in the wiring. I installed everything by watching the video. Tried to start the car GOT NOTHING....so I disconnected all the wires from inside. NEED HELP REINSTALLING INSIDE WIRES OR A PICTURE, SOMETHING. Thank you

[@James-Vining-333]

I wish I had not dropped my Kodak Camera and broke it, I found something strange, I went out to disconnect the items I seen you disconnect and realized I could pull the Fan Motor front cover off so I wanted to see the Fan Cage etc. I figured no harm in that as it only has, I think 6 or 7 10 MM bolts to pull and to my shock I seen the Motor is bolted to the Housing from the front not the rear as I had read and all have mentioned on the 2000 Durango so I removed the Three 6.5 mm Bolts and if that dang this did not just fall right out, all I had to do was pop the rubber grommet off the wires as well as feed the wire and connecter behind the unit and Poof the Motor was out. I did not remove any of the AC lines, Heater hoses nor pull the dash any further back then I had. I have the new one it Arrived 3 days early from RockAuto, I tested it and OMG I about removed some fingers as the torque ripped it out of my Hand LMAO. I cannot believe how much air the unit moves in the open air I can 0nly imagine how much better the Heater and AC will work now , The old one had to have been running at 1/4 speed all this time. There is a amazing story behind This vehicle and all the repairs I have done to it (when my Neighbors owned it) and how it cost me a whole $0.00 So I have been taking my time just replacing or fixing/cleaning things on it. if you have any idea why I could remove the Heater /AC Motor and Cage wheel without removing the entire unit I would love to know . Could it be a replacement assembly somehow that was upgraded so you did nothave to remove the assemble to replace the fan? I woudl still have to remove it to replace the Heater core or Evaporator just not the fan motor.

[@angelahighwolf]

Wow, my hands are aching just watching this. How do you keep track of all your screws????

[@david9783]

Exactly what I was wondering!

[@dark_scar4533]

believe it or not sandwich baggies with a marker is how most fo

[@juanhinojosa9784]

where is the orifice tube located on a 1997 dodge dakota.... the issue i am having is that my ac lines are cold and compressor is kicking on and off but there is no cold air blowing thru the vents...

[@RickRoku]

👍👍👍Fantastic video Phil! This is the best one I've seen. PLEASE tell me your shop is on the EAST Coast!!! And a way to contact you about my Durango! 😀 Thx buddy... Rick

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you bro. Im in hawaii lol so wayyyy west. But planning on moving to NC very soon. Plz be sure to Subscribe too!

[@RickRoku]

@@FixItPhillip Thanks for writing back buddy. I'm in Virginia so that's great. When you get out here let me know. I've been suffering with AC problems for the past two years. Dealers are rip off. You took that dash apart like it was second nature. I was always afraid that they might leave a couple parts missing or lost and not put it back the way it used to be. I want to try to keep my Durango for a couple of more years. It's a 2000. Keep me updated on when you get out this way! Thanks a lot again. I'll leave my email below. Rick (([e-mail])) p.s... I just had my intermediate steering shaft replaced a week ago. It pulls slightly to the right even though the steering is much improved. If I take it back to Pepboys is there anything they can adjust on the shaft besides trying to charge me for a wheel alignment? I did not have this issue before the steering shaft was replaced. I have new tires from last year and don't want to wear them uneven. Besides the annoyance of trying to keep the steering wheel straight when on long highway drives. I had a couple of appointments I had to get out of the way so I could not take it back the same day. And wanted to give it a chance to drive on level surface also. Appreciate the advice. Thanks Phillip.

[@brentskinner5066]

Wow, very cool. I'm in the Raleigh area.

[@James-Vining-333]

So I am currently working on a 2000 Durango and I am stuck not being able to get the dash to "Roll Down" which it says it shoudl do in the MOPAR Service Manual, I seen you removed both the bottom 13MM bolts where it says to only loosen them and pull the dash back and up from bottom until bolts slip into the "Roll Down" slot, the one I am working on those 2 13 MM bolts have a slot on the metal part and a special Notch I did not see that so far on this Videa, I am wondering if maybe I am needing to take those bolts completely out, though with my Back injury from 2008 I do not think I would be able to lift the dash up to reinstall those bolts if it fell down towards the floorboard.

[@Artlopez105]

Where did you get the gaskets for the expansion valve

[@damonfacio249]

Legendary

[@tylersmothers1724]

Also might add to disconnect battery to be safe when messing with pulling connections

[@loly5471]

Very nice video where are you located

[@car5car5]

thanks!

[@FixItPhillip]

You're welcome

[@khrispeters8750]

Hey man I’m doing the same work right now is there another video that you have that shows you putting everything back together thanks

[@johnforte5005]

Phillip great video I have an appointment to take my 2018 Durango to the dealer. I have a hissing noise (like the sound of gas going through the line) and my AC is warm. Would it be a good guess that it might be the evaporator coil? anything else? I'd like to have as much info on me when I go into the dealer. Thanks so much! and If I get it apart is it a good idea to change the heater core too?

[@deplorable_pureblood_patri7704]

Is the process same for a 2004 model?

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

Oh man I have to do the heater core in mine.. that looks like alot of work.. how long did it take all together?

[@explorewithmarquise]

So should I get both heater core and evaporator core since my heater core is out?

[@MegaKencam]

After watching this I've decided to just sell the truck...

[@skiterbite]

Phil, great job buddy. 12-15 book hrs + parts ?

[@hillaryclinton2415]

Miss my or cars ..m just unbolted the core and swapped it. Doesn't matter what car, they were all the same it seemed.

[@johnscott9347]

What’s the total time to do a heater core on a Durango can I be done in one day

[@FixItPhillip]

Yes it took me about 5ish hrs. So give or take 5 - 7 hrs.

[@Cobrajet1971]

Facing a core replacement, and watching this, although helpful is disheartening at the same time. That's alot of shit to fight thru and should have been made more simplistic in design. Right now I'm missing my Ranger, a core change in that was 30-45min, and that's stopping periodically to sip on a beer..... Thanks for your time and effort in the video tho.

[@INVESTIGATOification]

Отличная работа! Спасибо!

[@13tayder]

Beast mode he take its apart in 20 mins

[@CraigDay-jt3hr]

you need to disconnect the battery to disable airbag Avoid more problems

[@coryboes7118]

Ok. Here's my experience. Heater core leaked after replacing it. Change the oring s too maybe the pipes also

[@michaelramsey2718]

Do I keep hearing a rooster in the background??? 😆

[@FixItPhillip]

Yup there's wild roosters and chickens everywhere

[@david9783]

I did too.Sounded like a bantam.I thought a kid was screaming outside my house, 'till I caught on!

[@juanhinojosa9784]

where do you go to get those diagrams

[@FixItPhillip]

Prodemand.com

[@anthonyamurri9278]

This the same for the dekoda?

[@FixItPhillip]

I think its very similar

[@trevordude2378]

Hey there I just got done putting everything back together and almost everything worked. I'm having an issue with the face air vents, they don't seem to come on instead it switches to the windshield defroster vents. I was wondering if you have any clue what I could've done wrong and if I'm gonna have to rip that dash off again. Thank you!

[@trevordude2378]

I also have an additional problem. The ac doesn't work I replaced the evaporator while I was in there and filled it with some refrigerant. The fill valve was bubbling so that's fun but the compressor also blew the fuse so now I'm wondering if the compressor is bad. But I'm also wondering if my temperature selector is working cause I broke part of the clip for the shift wire when I was re installing it. I'm gonna check tomorrow that was enough for today lol. My Durango has 277k miles btw.

[@Dakota7270]

Let me know if you find a fix. I have this same problem after putting mine back together

[@trevordude2378]

​@@Dakota7270Hey im sure you figured it out by now but for anyone having this issue make sure you have the air lines going to the right places and arent kinked anywhere

[@deadbone4342]

About what is the price to do this?i have a 98 durango is leaking under the dash!

[@david9783]

Wondering that myself, but It ain't cheap is my guess!

[@WhiteOak1987]

I had two shops quote around $850 to do this repair.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

I have the same rig with a bad heater core. Rather than yard out the dash I may simply raise the body and cut a hole through the firewall and hvac box!

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

Look into flushing it out with a pump, might save you a lot of time and expense.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

@@JohnDoe-le8fy I tried a vinegar flush and it made the problem worse lol

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

@@aliassmithandjones9453 Not sure why anyone would use vinegar, never heard of that, I was talking about an actual pump pushing / pulling water through the system to clean it out.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

@@JohnDoe-le8fy vinegar is a mild acid that cleans without damaging stuff

[@dannypalmer7701]

They could of made it were you take off a plastic door to reach it or somthing! 😢

[@KoKopuffs6]

so the guys who did mine got it working but now im thinking one of the wires are connected wrong when the key is in the off position I can hit the washer fluid and the radio turns on and make a weird buzzing sound like a relay in the fuse box is there any way to mix up wires under the dash or the inside fuse panel it never did this before and now the keys on the radio don't work idk lol its a 99 dodge durango

[@FixItPhillip]

Maybe they left a ground loose or disconnected

[@jordanhill3748]

Dodge did not make this easy.

[@dark_scar4533]

is the evap core the same as heat core

[@bestman7776]

No..Evap is for cold air AC. Heater core is for heat

[@scottwhitcher265]

,but they're both in the same box that has to come out.

[@princesilvermoon4891]

My 98 Durango has no ac. It barely blows any heat even after we flushed it. What else could be causing no heat?

[@FixItPhillip]

Could be an issue with the blend door actuator or the actual flap it controls inside the air box, to switch it from heat to cold air

[@princesilvermoon4891]

@@FixItPhillip that might be it. It is stuck on the defrost setting. Occasionally the other settings will work

[@FixItPhillip]

If that year uses vacuum to change the vent/actuator positions, check the vacuum line coming from the engine bay, make sure its not broken/ cracked

[@princesilvermoon4891]

@@FixItPhillip it uses vaccum. So I know what I'm looking for thank you.

[@0ldtractornut622]

Just makes you wana beat a Dodge engineer with a stick. To bury a commom wear item like a heater core is mind boggling stupid

[@russellmckay8896]

Dang it, I was hoping I would be able to see where the blower resistor is.

[@scottwhitcher265]

At about 13:30 he says "this thing..." that's the connector to the resistor block. You can also reach it from under the cowl vent about in the center, but you cant replace it from there. If I KNEW FOR SURE that the resistor block was the problem, I'd cut a hole in the top of the dash to get at it to avoid all the work to get at it.

[@mckinnoncharlie541]

Holla just for a fan

[@FixItPhillip]

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video!

[@Jan-fd2dt]

Who designed this??? It's ridiculous 😒. If u go any further might as well disassemble the whole dam truck!! Yikes!!!!

[@Remigunner]

can you stop by lol

[@hotbrasst2451]

I’ll give you $30 to do mine.