Dodge Ram 2500 Blend Door Replacement (DETAILED)

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This is a very detailed video explaining and installing replacement blend doors from Blend Door USA in my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. These new blend doors are incredible and I highly recommend them for anyone who is in need of this repair.
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[@jeremyg9377]

The only video you need for this job! Going to be ordering one for my 05 RAM. I was having anxiety though that you didn't clean the box while it was out 😂

[@MorFabIndustries]

🤣🤣 I was on a time crunch

[@RustyShackleford000]

"I'm going to do that off camera because I struggle and swear a lot" Don't we all! Man this was very entertaining for me, even my 11yo son joined in halfway through.

[@russellyork9027]

Lol haha glad u an ur kiddo got to get some grease together. Lol I swear like a sailor too. 😂 just had to say hey my friend!!

[@markbaustian9503]

Jim from Blend Door USA is an absolute pleasure to work with…..super great guy. Dodge Rams are great trucks but the do have their weaknesses. The blend doors is one of them. If you own a 3rd gen Ram, at least one of you doors is broken. This is the answer to making your HVAC system bulletproof.

[@JohnDoe-dv9yl]

I have a problem with my ac my driver side blows ice and the passenger side blows cool/warm is this my problem as well?

[@markbaustian9503]

@@JohnDoe-dv9yl more than likely it is your problem. It was actually really easy to remove the dash and the heater box. Replace all of the blend doors in your heater box. Also bench test each of the actuator motors. It is as simple as using two jumper wires and a car battery or battery charger. Removal of the dash is easy as well. There’s another site on KZbin that shows you step-by-step how to do the entire job. I end up replacing my entire air conditioning system, including the heater core, evaporator coil, condensing unit, compressor, filter drier, and the smaller diameter line that has the metering device in it in a total of eight hours with two people. I am by no means a professional. My heating and air system works great.

[@dontrujillo1634]

Just completely rebuilt the hvac plenum in my ‘01 ram with the Blend Door USA kit and it’s working awesomely.

[@jhorton7853]

Did the same and it was a much needed update

[@dontrujillo1634]

@@jhorton7853 mine’s still going strong 💪🏾

[@Okie-Tom]

Well, I sure need to do this on my 06 Ram. Dread taking dash all apart! Will get the courage to do this soon!

[@Lukey741]

I love how I can always learn something new when I come to your channel Justin. Before this I would have never had the confidence in being able to do a job like this but now I feel confident. Keep up the great work.👍🏼❤️

[@alanosborne1947]

I just found your video and want to confirm EVERYTHING you said about Blend Doors USA! The product is top grade and I also talked to Jim for almost 2 hours about camping,fishing and everything else under the sun! I had my doors replaced prior to you making this video by a local shop here in North Carolina. I seriously considered doing the repair but decided I wasn't skilled enough to do it. You did an excellent job detailing how to replace the doors and I feel confident others will have no problem doing theirs!

[@brotherbax4083]

I watched this video about a year ago when thinking about doing this job, but wasn’t ready for pulling the whole dash out. I’m keeping my truck for another couple of years, so it is time with winter coming. This is a great video and I will be ordering this kit and doing the job the right way. Blend door USA’s website is great and explains the options for your particular truck, so I know I’ll be buying the right kit for my rig. Thanks for the detailed explanation and what to look out for (careful with the tabs and adjustments). Great video! Thank you.

[@kuyaron1]

Appreciate all your videos. Full of useful information and love the attention to detail. Keep it up!

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

Thanks. I am so glad I found this video. I was so close to replacing with the same garbage OEM parts, but you saved me.

[@jasongriffin1127]

Phenomenal Video, I ordered the exact kit you installed in the video. I'll be installing soon. Quality exceeded expectations!

[@user-hl8lb9bx7q]

Excellent video and instructions. I have the mega cab version. No questions from me, just a recommendation: For anyone doing this job, it is a wise choice to purchase the Mopar foam sealing kit to replace the weather stripping. It is precut, with adhesive on one side to stick onto the vent box. It is simple and works very well. I would have never done this job without your video. Great work!!!

[@julianmora7074]

You r a wonderful teacher. That’s how you teach.

[@frankminato4241]

I started having problems last week just before New Year’s , Blower is stuck to blow at my chest. After watching your video I was able to stick a wire through the box to open up the vent so I could have defrost for the winter. Will Attempt to fix all the doors in the summer. Thanks for that awesome video

[@st.patrick2207]

Brother thank you for this video. This saved me so much time and money.

[@scottfulton5854]

Best video I’ve seen on how to do this. Looks like a great product also. Thanks

[@bryceneighbors5927]

Just got my doors in the mail. Very high quality. I am very happy with Blend door USA!

[@MorFabIndustries]

Awesome! They are super good quality.

[@omarparra610]

I'm from Mexico, where can I buy them and how much does it cost?

[@robertskucius1427]

Awsome video! Very detailed all the way through. Excellent job!!!!

[@pr6352]

Ordered the kit ...definitely a quality product, well worth the investment.

[@rocktidwell898]

Does it make noise while you use it or change through the modes ?

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking638]

Sold.. thanks. need to get on this job on my 2013. Great vid!

[@jesuscobarrubias9970]

very good info. I have a great idea how to replace my blend doors, thank you

[@404TRUCKERTV]

Really needed this, Thanks bro! 👍

[@thomaslefler5242]

If I could give 100 thumbs up I would, I have used this video several times to perform this fix on several vehicles over time 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brentmcmahon8188]

For my 05 Dodge 3500 were 315 dollars to my door and are the nicest looking products I’ve seen for this job .

[@justingraham4119]

So glad I just found this video. Thanks. First time I gave a video a like 😂

[@cowboychevyschneider]

keep the great work man

[@David-cy2ug]

Awesome breakdown.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

A big tip for you who have good working blend doors. Never change your blend doors whe the blower is on and that means turn off your blower for a minute then change your blend doors to on your feet inside outside air or defroster and if you do this your doors will last a long time. If you change your blend door with blower on high you can hear them slam shut and that’s what breaks your doors or crack your pins or where pins go into the doors. My 05 broke the inside outside air by hitting a utility trench across the hiway with no signs or warnings but that’s a easy fix and if you blower is on high and you can hardly feel any air flow. There are 3 screws that hold blower motor under glove box and there is a electrical connector and lower down blower motor reach up inside the hole where blower came out and grab the broken blower door out may have to flip it around to come out plug in your blower and put blower back in and you have full flow again! And if you want out side air open a window a little and inside air close all windows and it works great and will freeze you out or heat you up just like before no parts just 10 minutes of your time hope this helps some of you guys .

[@MorFabIndustries]

Great advice!

[@jetset4me1]

Excellent and very informative video❤.

[@PokyPops]

Super helpful video, thank you!!!!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Blend Door is the best. I’m purchasing a 2006 quad cab 2500. The defrost isn’t working so I’m going to be doing the same. Excellent video

[@MorFabIndustries]

Good choice!

[@beebeebearbear]

I watched your whole video. Very good explanation how to change the doors. Wondering if you have or know of a good video to take my 2006 Dodge Ram Dash apart to access my HVAC box.

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

I’ve had my eye on the blend door kit for a while , just waiting until I need them to put them in. I think about the doors breaking every time I turn my dials so I try not to move them. I don’t like change so that works for now. Lol. It would be nice to have a removable plate on the fire wall to remove the heater core without pulling the box.

[@matthewck9226]

beat damn video I've ever seen on KZbin. very informative and I appreciate the video and explanation. not sure if I am ready to get my dash off by myself yet. but eventually.

[@cecilarnold6843]

Excellent video Great job

[@SHIAATHIMEN]

Thank you for making this video I appreciate your time and effort very much good Time saver I've got a 1997 Dodge Dakota sport that I'm restoring updating and any information towards that can help. You know anything about why blinkers stop blinking when you hit the brakes when you have your headlights on that would help they work fine during the day thanks thanks

[@Bigpapitheking]

Going to buy these doors asap.

[@moreucme2797]

The hvac motor dosent sense anything. All actuators have limit switches. Once they hit full load the limit switch shuts them off. If you buy an actuator just for generic building you can adjust them too your needs. But that said you have the best hvac video to date, good job. In light duty vehicles all electrical controlled actuators get set in default once the power is power is denied to them by the body module.

[@1dickycat]

I did not know these where a thing.. Here in ID every other vehicle you see is a ram including my 4th gen.. Definitely went right to the site and had the web page saved in my truck wishlist. 😅

[@1dickycat]

"And now their in sync.... not backstreet boys" 🤣🤣

[@johnnylamm7375]

Thank you very much for the info enjoyed the video God Bless Always

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey This is a excellent tutorial video. What’s the weight difference on each individual blend door comparing both OEM plastic and Blend door USA. I’m probably going with a kit for a 2004 dodge I just purchased.

[@LT11859]

Would you also recommend putting factory heater and evaporator coils?

[@terryharvey4811]

LIKE YOU, I HAVE INSTALLED OTHER DOORS. BLEND DOOR USA HAS THE BEST PRODUCT HANDS DOWN !!!! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST DOOR OUT THERE, PERIOD.... AND YES, USUALLY THE DOOR IS BROKEN AT THE PIN AND THE RECIRCULATE DOOR FALLS DOWN AND COVERS THE FAN INLET SHUTTING OFF AIR FLOW. FYI, THESE CAN BE REPLACED THROUGH THE BLOWER MOTOR HOLE AND THE GLOVE BOX WITHOUT REMOVING THE WHOLE UNIT FROM THE TRUCK. I'VE DONE IT 2-3 TIMES.

[@DigitalimageryTV]

Excellent video……… Thank you!

[@lee22822]

Great video thank you👍

[@volkmarmaleika1623]

I just finished today installing 5 BLEND DOOR USA today and will reinstall into truck tomorrow. I trust that they will work like you said they will. Let you all know soon how everything ended up....Thanks

[@JBuzzman69]

I have ALOT of foam blowing out of my vents. What would you suggest for foam replacement. Stock OEM packings as they are titled, are expensive, for foam that deteriorates. What did you call it, open cell?

[@jjames_1770]

Damn, seeing this i might have to try this dash removal technique and take on the project. 👌

[@Devo1987]

is there a tsa for this for a 2004 dodge ram 1500 st 4.7l v8 /12 ton auto pickup truck ? do you have a video of removing hole unit ?

[@stuartmotorsports]

Great video thank you. Struggling since May to get my air working right. Almost everything has been replaced. Orifice tube was frosting up and air was warm out of driver and a little cooler out of passenger side. Dealer said orifice tube was clogged so I got them a new tube and they banged me for another $228 and now for the second time since May we were ice cold. My air was blowing cold and then I came to and intersection. After sitting at the red light for a few min, I started moving again and the air got warm. Since these are servo motors and not vacuum actuators this makes no sense. I had Dodge put in these dual zone Blend Door USA doors in May and after 6 trips back to the dealer the air was finally blowing cold. So cold I turned off recirculate and put fan on low and then added about 2 or 3 clicks of heat to the driver zone. 2007 2500 Megacab 5.7 cummings. I have spoken to Jim several times since May to Jim trying to figure this out. On recirculate the air noise is loud but the air flow in my opinion seems weak. I had the dealer pull the dash again and remove the screen which I think helps divert air to the back seat and I got a little stronger air flow out the vents. There is a lot going on here and I did not write this in chronological order so feel free to call me with any questions. Bobby 561-722-3248

[@clayton1379]

Just went to blenddoorsusa and bought a set for my 3rd gen!! How do I know 100% if I need new actuators or not!?! No matter what I put the settings on it blows but does not regulate hot or cold. Some times I cam flip the nob back and forth and I hear a door flop around and the heated starts working!! Thank you for any advice!!!

[@snowproofsignalsllcsnowpro5122]

Thanks for sharing

[@zachpaquin7541]

Hey just a quick question. Do I have to replace all the blend door actuators?

[@volkmarmaleika1623]

Thanks GREAT VIDEO

[@ronradmer3573]

outstanding video. My heater went out but I think my heater core is just fine. I think the door that lets the heat in is broken in a closed position. I’m going to try and do this all myself and order a complete kit for my Dodge ram. I’m a little nervous tearing my dash out.

[@MorFabIndustries]

Brittle plastic. Most times they break where the plastic shaft meets the door. The plastic gets super brittle over the years and the actuators are pretty strong. If a door gets stuck or of your blower is on high and you change modes, the force on the doors is enough to break them.

[@MLGtroll365]

My ocd tells me to clean all the plastic 🤣 might have to order this

[@elvinvelazquez1679]

I have a 05 1500 that has the same issue. Not mechanically inclined, If possible how much would you charge(labor) to do to overhaul all the doors?

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

Can you explain how the dual zone doors work on 3rd gens equipped with dual zone a/c and heat

[@JM-sy5qv]

But you have to disconnect the ac lines to the evap core and then recharge the ac right? Is it worth going ahead an replacing heater core and evap while you're in there doing blend door?

[@PickleDroner]

Great detailed video. Since I'm one of those "Limited number of people" mentioned on the website that has a Mega cab with the rear vent system and would need the special dual zone MC kit. At the end you did address the dual zone doors but didn't mention the differences when changing the doors. Does the Dual Zone have 2 actuators (second being where you called it a dummy' connector)? The website also mentions the MC kit will re-use the existing rear vent system door. I know you didn't have one to demonstrate what thy are talking about.. but it would be nice to know. Thank You!

[@cindyallwine7527]

have a 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie, no heat coming out at all, just blows cool. It happened suddenly one day. Any idea?

[@gregz4249]

Do the actuators themselves fail very often ? Is it recommended to replace them along with the doors ?

[@djknight5536]

I have a 2010 Power wagon. I only have heat or cool that come out of the passenger side of my truck. Single zone. All the vents switch properly to the floor, windshield etc. But only room temperature air comes out of the driver side. As I said all vents switch back and forth as normal. The only thing is that only hot or cold air come out of any vent on the passenger side and just indoor truck air comes of of either of the driver vents. Could it be a stuck temperature blend door?

[@chrisbrown6804]

Just did my 03 Ram, all doors, heater core and evap core which was leaking refrigerant, it was not as bad a job as I thought it would be

[@lordmater]

Come do my 04 Chris, LOL

[@gckshea]

Justin, you said in this case your evaporator coil was defunct, and I see that its hoses are gnarled up and cut. How is this whole unit removed if we have a function A/C system?

[@christyler5980]

Do you have to drain and recharge refrigerant doing it this way?

[@samhoffman1551]

do i need to replace my blend doors if my truck is putting ac on the passenger side only? drivers side gets warm air.

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

Can anyone please tell me what year HVAC module will fit my 2003 ram 2500 cummins? I got a 2006 HVAC module from a wrecking yard. They assured me it will fit

[@charlesdu9941]

Do the actuators fail too? Or are they solid?

[@52stevedo]

My 2017 2500 allready has blend door problems. A 2019 1500 was in front of me at the stealership . It had blend door problems. Sos I reckon.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Morning How much did dodge dealer cost to repair the blend door modes. Did you get an estimate? With everything heater core , air conditioning coil and doors? I’m looking at a super clean 2006 Dodge 2500 quad cab that needs it done. Just looking to see how much off the price of truck I’m going to deduct. Thank you for any assistance Joe

[@scottedwards6117]

I have the doors. And now my actuators are clicking. Can I do them without removing the dash

[@brianromero1018]

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT. I was told I needed a module. Rear tail lights not working. Dealer wants $1500 and module on back order. Can you help please, thank you.

[@Theblackdahlia1]

There is only TWO blend doors(on top and bottom of the heater core), two mode door(where you want the air going to), and one recirculate door.

[@hugo1655]

this for 1500 models too?

[@sdb6686]

Do you recommend changing the heater core and or Evaporator while you have all of this apart?

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I certainly would How did it work out for you?

[@loniebrown9646]

I'm leaving mine on defrost only, 06 Ram, great video, and I swear all the time at the Chrysler, Daimler engineers.. Is the same quality you get in a 5 gen?

[@MorFabIndustries]

Im not sure about the 5th gens

[@zachpayne6853]

Wish I could find someone local to restore my Heater box..Justin, I think I would drive to you..dont know where you are bit Im in FL

[@tes997]

How can you add a air filter? And remove the ac gas out of the system?

[@tucobenedicto1780]

This was a fantastic in-depth video.

[@EAJ97]

I see you still respond to comments, so I was hoping you could help. I have an 06 2500 Mega Cab. I’m going to replace the blend doors, evap and heater cores and the blower motor. Do you 1) know if all trims use the same parts for the cores and 2) have a brand you recommend for those?

[@MorFabIndustries]

The mega cab is different. It has an extra door I believe. But blend door USA makes a kit for it as well.

[@EAJ97]

@@MorFabIndustries we do have the rear vents and I selected that option with Blend Door USA. I’m going to try and make this a weekend project for my dad as he’s been driving without AC for some time now. At the moment, it looks like it’s all coming together at about $750, but I also need to put in a compressor I think

[@oneblindambition]

Hey there. Maybe you can help me. I just did this job everything’s amazing now. Only issue is I must have missed a plug because now my windows don’t go down😂😂😂😂 can anyone help pinpoint which one I may have missed

[@bmax98]

How long in total would you say removal, replacement, and installation takes typically? I'm assuming it could be done in a day but what about hours of actual work?

[@MorFabIndustries]

I would say 4-6 hours in total.

[@snappybonesify]

I'm not sure which door on mine is (most likely) broken. As soon as I turn the air on I hear it smack closed and I get no ac. Sucks cause I don't want to evacuate the ac system.

[@liers99]

Is it possible to change all the doors without removing the heater box from the truck?

[@josephpuchel6497]

No

[@danlorencz82]

After putting heat in vehicles for 100 years what is dodges excuse for installing such a piece of crap of a hvac system !! I have had 5 rams since 94 and every one you sweat in the summer and freeze in the winter !! Nice video !

[@cortezisrael1023]

I have 07 5.9 my ac don’t want to flip out of heating setting

[@davidmadrigal6685]

GREAT FUCKEN VIDEO!!! thank you for explaining it in great detail. Much love.

[@nathanmorton4764]

Is their anyway I can contact you directly I have a few questions and you seem to know a lot on the subject

[@jasondavis9354]

Only problem is ram doesn’t over the actuators for 04 anymore

[@454Burban]

I'm in the middle of this "fun" process; I have the entire dash disassembled (OOF-dah) and removed from my boss' truck... only been a week and a half since I started, so I'll easily be able to remember how to put it all back together in a couple more weeks when I'm done...... nope, I'm gonna be out of a job... great. ANYWHOSE, I've watched this video three times so far, and I gain more understanding and familiarity each time. This is Premium content, folks. And extra appreciation for the courteous OMISSION of coarse language. There is just FAR too much verbal diarrhea in videos these days, and it's a sad indicator of how low-class and ignorant Americans have become. I don't care how interesting the video content is, if there's cussing, it's an Unsub from me, dawg. So thanks, MorFab, for showing some class! 🏆👍

[@lordmater]

I wish there was somewhere local near me in North East, Florida that would do this for a reasonable charge. I'm tired of freezing to death lol.

[@beebeebearbear]

Too bad you weren't in Winnipeg MB Canada to fix my truck. My blend doors are all messed up. Just getting heat through my vents and note through defrost or the floor anymore. Just happened today. Ugh.

[@trialnterror]

So when can you get me in??

[@clockworkbike]

I'm guessing that the 4th gen Ram is different?

[@joel4491]

Is that a Milwaukee bit in your drill?

[@MorFabIndustries]

Craftsman actually 😂 and that's the only DeWalt tool I have left that hasn't failed.

[@garyhooper1820]

How do you remove hvac unit without discharging a/c Freon ? That is something only a shop with recycling equipment can do by law. And after reinstalling hvac it will need to be evacuated and charged. So how does a diy guy do this ?

[@derrickb7916]

You can't, without discharging. Either have to have the recycle unit, or kill all the bald eagles by discharging into the atmosphere.

[@ralphborroel5684]

Go to a place like Jiffy Lube or a Mechanic shop, or better yet CALL THEM BY PHONE, and ask them how much it would be to evacuate your system, then later to recharge your a/c system. That seems to be the only way, unless you know someone who has the HVAC Machine.

[@brianhind6149]

I believe that the PCM supplies the current to the actuators & it is the PCM that senses the overcurrent & opens the supply to the actuator. I believe the actuator has no smarts.

[@JeffRigney]

You left out a lot but thanks for what you did.

[@Dieselpwr]

Thats nice then the plastic gears strip on the actuator then your pulling it apart again just fix it with oe parts

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey It probably easy to change out the actuators. There right out frontside.