Mode Door Replacement 03-08 Ram - the RIGHT (and easy) way!

Detailed video on how to fix the mode doors on the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500's. A common problem in these trucks is for the mode to be stuck on vent. This is due to a broken door inside the HVAC. There are many videos showing people cutting holes and bending metal brackets to access and replace the mode door(s), but TRUST ME, the way I am going to show you is FAR easier, and it is the RIGHT way to do it, with no cutting. It will probably take about 2 hours to do it, if you have a helper and the proper tools.
Also, in the end I show how to adjust the shifter linkage if it will not go fully into park. Sometimes it won't light up any lights, other times it thinks that it is in reverse, even though the shifter is in park. Skip to the end if you would like to see that.
Special thanks to my uncle Jerry, who helped create this video!
The replacement doors used in this video can be found here:
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I believe this covers 2003 through 2008 Ram 1500's and 2004 through 2009 Ram 2500 and 3500's without dual-zone climate control. My years could be slightly off, but I know that I have done them in 2003, 2004's, and 2005's.
DISCLAIMER - this is for entertainment purposes only. I am not liable for damage to your vehicle or injury to yourself. Only allow registered repair facilities to work on your vehicles.

[@joekinnan7001]

You need to rate these videos! I watched several others before finding this one. I wasted a lot of time and effort from watching the other videos. My vote for #1 is this video!

[@user-dt9fo9cy8b]

Yess. Absolutely. This one is amazing. Saved me a toooon of heartache. With my 05 1500. I cannot imagine doing it any other way

[@stevelynch3930]

This video saved me tons of money. If you have the time and a little help, it really isn't that hard. I would suggest watching it all the way through, then go back and follow step by step. Great job and thank you for posting this!!

[@3DayWeekend]

Glad it helped and saved you money! Thanks for watching!

[@gearandloathing4057]

Thanks for the video. This helped a lot. I did this in 3500 with manual transmission and did NOT pull the steering wheel completely off. I removed the brackets and unplugged the connectors on the steering wheel and let it drop down. I did not remove the coupler. There was enough room to drop the wheel column down with the seat slid all the way back. The truck has the manual bench seat with the center console for the stick shift

[@johnbaumert]

Thank you for this video!! I did not want to "hack" up my HVAC box like suggested and the idea of pulling the dash was overwhelming. This made it EASY!!!

[@benhay4335]

Thanks for the step by step instruction. I was able to do this by myself. Did this over five nights, hour each night, less frustration for me. Mine was 2004.5 2500 Cummins and the top mode door was broken. Can't believe Dodge has not recalled this crap. Mine failed in no defrost mode. Only deviaton to excellent video was to not completly take out the dash. Moved the dash on to front seats over moving pad, then slid partially out the passenger side. Also check the rubber boot for the steering shaft when you reinstall steering wheel. Mine got crumpled and partially came off on the other side of the firewall. Thanks again for most helpful video.

[@dannytreadway4561]

Thank you so much for this video. I have to do a heater core in the near future and will do the doors also which i know some are broken. i am an amateur shade tree guy that is retired now but this gives me confidence to do it myself. i have a great mechanic but he charges everything by the book and upcharges parts to boot. I will attempt this myself soon but will leave the steering wheel and lay back the dash but you guys did a very professional video. Thanks

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Great video, fantastic detail. A real confidence building video. Plus you two working together on this was fun to watch. I loved the part at the end with the high five, followed by the "Thanks Uncle Jerry". Very nice family, obviously. Take Care and God Bless.

[@tobeboom]

I used this video and it worked perfectly! Glad I did, because there are 4 doors and 4 actuators. If I would have cut a hole behind the glove box I wouldn’t have accomplished anything but making a hole. The dash removal gave me access to the entire unit. I was able to test and TS all doors and actuators and resolve the issue. It really wasn’t that bad removing the dash and it went back in even quicker. Thanks for the great video!

[@3DayWeekend]

Happy to help! Taking the dash out can be intimidating but as you've found it really isn't that terrible. Thanks for watching!

[@joerilbook1300]

Best and most complete video I've seen on this. I wish I'd seen this before I changed my recirc door last year. Very helpful. I have to replace the doors you did here. Thanks bro. Great info.

[@unstuckchuck]

Great video. Got all five of my HVAC doors replaced using this method, although it would have been easier for me to pull the entire HVAC box to replace all five. If you’re missing floor heat and plan to only replace that mode door, this video is hands down the technique to use. Pulling the dash ended up being very straightforward after taking some notes from this guy!

[@3DayWeekend]

Thanks for watching! Yes, to replace all 5 you are absolutely correct, it would be easier to pull the whole box right out. Glad the video helped!

[@brianfhorton]

Thanks, y’all. This was a huge help! After having 2 doors break and 1 more found cracked I just replaced all the doors.

[@michelerjgross7339]

That’s normally what you would do you only want to do the job once so while your in there you replace ALL the doors and replace the heater core wether they need them or not you don’t want to get it all back together just to take it all back apart to do something else and I don’t recommend replacing it but at least flush the evaporator too and MAKE FOR DAMN SURE you get ALL the doors AND SPEND THE 300 TO GET THE GOOD STEEL DOORS don’t even screw around with ANY others they are junk too

[@bradmetcalf5333]

Im going to DIY this myself but now the 1400 bucks a shop quoted me doesn't seem like a rip off anymore. Thanks a ton for this video lol

[@bpd223]

Thank you for this fantastic video (and the information about Blend Door USA)! I wish I would have found your video before I took half my dash apart! Oh well, I will be removing the dash "the right way," replacing the blend/mode doors, then rebuilding the dash before I put it back in. You guys rock!! P.S. My truck is a 2002, but this was almost the same procedure.

[@RussellSchultz-jm9rb]

Very good description, it made it much easier since you did a great job with the video!

[@3DayWeekend]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@natticus_prime]

Just did this myself. Your video was a life saver! I was extremely daunted about the project, but your instructions were great! Thanks for the video!

[@michelerjgross7339]

Never be daunted by working on a car, that will always be your downfall

[@natticus_prime]

@@michelerjgross7339 It wasn't so much the idea of working on it, it was the idea of having to cut into the heater to replace the mode/blend doors. That course was recommended by the manufacturer of the steel replacement doors I purchased.

[@michelerjgross7339]

@@natticus_prime yeah do it right I’ve found that cutting the box actually takes more time and more of a pain in the backside, and to mention that the tape they give you to cover the box back up doesn’t last that long in a automotive environment, cutting the box I assure you will cause issues in the future and sometimes to rectify the issue you have to do the job all over again

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

This is the right way, especially using aftermarket parts. OEM no bueno - cheap plastic will just break again. Thanks.

[@michelerjgross7339]

Absolutely right do it the right way the first time and absolutely positively get the premium aftermarket parts it’s the only TRUE way to do the repair

[@michelerjgross7339]

And btw I soooo dig the Van Halen image

[@antoniomarc7174]

I’m treading having to do this to my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 I wish I had a Mopar tech alongside me to help. But so far this is a great video showing the process.

[@3DayWeekend]

Best of luck to you! Thanks for watching!

[@mrphoto]

This is the video I've been waiting to find. OMG, looks like a bit of work but by far the best option to get it fixed correctly. I think I'll just order the extra two doors and replace them while I have the whole dash opened up. Thanks!!!

[@3DayWeekend]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

[@darcymcmann1810]

I love it, gonna do this instead of following the other procedure that I was given.

[@michaelstansel4182]

Great job showing the details of removal and reinstallation of the dash , big help👍

[@3DayWeekend]

Glad it was helpful!

[@codybruce101]

You're a life saver bout to start tearing out my dash soon. This video will help me a ton.

[@YesYourRight]

Wow what a damn great video compared to all the other ones I saw.

[@wjdpprod]

This video was great. It was just what I needed togged the job done. Thanks!

[@exmcgee1647]

@ 23:00 where you're R&Ring the top nuts , use some electrical tape on your swivel sockets . They "roll" around less and you are less likely to crack the windshield .

[@boblewin8993]

Worked like a champ, thank you for the information and the way you did the video.

[@CrowdControl123]

The only thing I would say is; if you're mode doors are in need of replacement, and you're going that far with it, you might as well pull the HVAC box and replace your heater core, at a minimum, if not the evap core as well. It's a lot of work just to get to the box, and with it out of the truck you have much easier access to everything. Plus... you don't have to pull the steering column to get the box out. Just drop it in the seat, pull the dash out and rest it on the column. The passenger side will pull out and rest in the seat. You have plenty of room to get the whole box out from there. It would really suck to get all that done and have coolant puking on your carpet a few months later. If I had known about the mode door issues when I replaced my cores, I'd have put new stuff in then. As it is... I'm going back in to do the doors now... Great job with the video! You can get in over your head very quickly pulling a dashboard. With a video like this, you can get yourself straight easily. Thanks for a great job!!!

[@cmcken1]

Yup. I gutted my dash, down to the frame, redoing the whole thing down to the closed cell foam. Once you've gotten this far, yank the entire HAA or HAD box out, open the entire thing in half, R&R the cores, all doors, and all servo (some call them actuators) should be replaced. Blend Door USA sold me a super nice kit made from solid Al complete with the correct PU foam. You just have to ensure the use of OEM Mopar servos which can be had at Mopar Giants dot com. Well worth the money to avoid hearing clicking after she's all back together and ya find out the aftermarket servos don't apply the same force as OEM due to engineering employed a work-around for those broken shafts by reducing the force applied. OEM actuators and servos apply more force and work with the solid Al doors without issue.

[@elblaise5618]

This is the comment I was looking for. I didn't think it was strictly necessary to remove the steering wheel. I suspected you could just drop it down out of the way. Thanks mate!

[@chrisbrown6804]

So if u don't have to pull the column, does that mean u don't have to pull the column cover and unplug everything from the column

[@CrowdControl123]

@@chrisbrown6804 - Right! Just remove the stamped bracket under the column, remove the fasteners holding the column, and rest it in the seat. Mine had one plug that I had to remove from the column, but I think it’s for the LoJack that previous owner installed.

[@chrisbrown6804]

@@CrowdControl123 man this is really helpful, that’s the route I’m taking

[@terrywaters6186]

Clearly you've done that before so it seems easy to you. There's no way I'm pulling the dash and steering wheel when there's an easier quicker way. My truck is 17 years old, a little tape on the plenum isn't going to degrade it's value. But thanks for doing the video it showed me how I don't want to do it.

[@exmcgee1647]

you can also epoxy the HVAC module plastic back together. It makes a better seal

[@leftysideburns]

What is the quicker/easier way? No way I’d be able to tear down and reinstall all of this

[@stevebollier3185]

Wow you make it so easy

[@3DayWeekend]

It's not a terrible job. I've done harder things, but plenty of easier things too! Thanks for watching!

[@bertcollison9275]

The brake pedal on my 2003 is a little different. The dash is ready to come out but it seems the brake pedal is holding which is attached to the master cylinder. I removed the clip but am unsure how to get the master cylinder rod off of the brake pedal. Can anyone help? Your video is one of the best I have seen as far as giving viewers a clear and concise set of steps to remove the dash...If it wasn't for this brake pedal issue it would have been a snap thanks to your video....

[@dptp9lf]

Awesome Video! I'll keep it handy in case i need it!

[@bpd223]

Update: I fixed all five blend/mode doors! I also replaced my heater core and evaporator while I had everything out (I removed the entire HVAC box for this). I got everything back together, and the truck actually runs! :) I did find that my overhead console wasn't working, though, and I found a plug that I missed. It is a white female plug with a white and light green wire, but I cannot figure out where to plug it. Can someone help me out? Thanks again for the great video!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Did you find where that overhead wire plugged ?? Did you use Dorman or the upgraded all aluminum blend doors ?? You went with all OEM evaporator and heater core?? How about the blend door actuators? Thank you

[@dougfarmer1341]

This video was a lifer savor. I used it to replace both mode doors and my re-circulation door. I attempted to get to the blend doors "since I was there" but was unable to. I'm afraid that if the blend doors ever break I'll be forced to cut the box, but I'm praying that doesn't happen. Thanks to the poster.

[@007jhagga]

I would gladly pay you guys to do the work on my truck ,I have the same issue. I am in the Dallas Texas area by the way.

[@3DayWeekend]

We're in upstate NY so it would be cheaper to have a dealer do it. 😢

[@beebeebearbear]

Wish that you were up here in Winnipeg Manitoba to change out my Blend doors in my 2006 Dodge Ram. I'm hoping that the right place to bring my truck is to the Winnipeg Dodge dealer who may have the experience in changing out these blend doors.

[@liljohn309]

I’m contemplating trying this I just don’t have a garage to leave the truck in it’s either that or the dealer since I live in Atlanta

[@justus5588]

Just subscribed because I have an 05 ram that's going to need the same job. What time can you come over?

[@vityarusso]

Awesome tutorial video. Thank you!

[@3DayWeekend]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@stevendomenech7405]

Excellent video

[@3DayWeekend]

Thank you very much!

[@julianmora7074]

You r an expert! Why can’t I do it myself? Dam!

[@3DayWeekend]

I've had a lot of practice! :-) Thanks for watching!

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@julianmora7074]

I agree. He is good.

[@3DayWeekend]

Well, I'm at least good at making it look like I know what I'm doing. Thanks!

[@deerrudy]

Well done! Thstbis a Heck of a job. You start the video with its not that bad. Lol. I think I may have to live with no defrost.

[@3DayWeekend]

Haha yeah, that seems to be the general consensus. It looks worse than it is!

[@deerrudy]

@@3DayWeekend credit to you for being able to do that.

[@cpayne6771]

You mentioned in your video while you were looking at the recirc door about possibly just changing the ends out. After doing the job do you think it is possible to do that? My 03 3500 won’t switch to defrost every time but sometimes it will so I think the door is ok it’s just the plastic stop is possibly broke. And awesome vid by the way. If I have to tear mine down I will follow your vid.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Hey I need help how can I order that metal long bracket that holds the dlc connector in? I've been looking everywhere! I'm willing to buy it new! This is the best vid on blend door repair!

[@user-dt9fo9cy8b]

Could go to a junk yard, next time you gotta replace a peice like that.

[@benw.2553]

i have those same pistol grips

[@rodopseth9120]

I didn't have to remove trim around steering wheel. Just the transmission linkage, brake switch and the four nuts holding it up. It lays right on the floor with no stress on any wiring

[@3DayWeekend]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@zoomzilla67]

I have an 04 with the mode door issue. I feel if I am taking the whole dash out I’d want you to remove the box and replace all doors and heater core and evaporator while I have it apart

[@3DayWeekend]

Definitely an option if you want to go that extra step and disconnect the heater core lines and AC lines. You're right there anyway, wouldn't be too much more! If you did that, you can pull that box right out of the truck and it would be easier to replace the doors anyway.

[@Dalearium]

I have a 2003 ram 1500 and am getting very little air flow too the defrost. Replacing the doors you did will address this problem? Great video btw. Thanks for posting.

[@3DayWeekend]

Yes, they should correct that issue. Thanks for watching!

[@natemay6892]

Yep did mine 4 years ago, now o have to do it again and that’s frustrating

[@3DayWeekend]

Nothing worse than having to do it a second time!

[@chrischandler8356]

Sailor2 Great video. I think I'm a little late to the party judging by the comment dates but hoping for some guidance. My 2003 2500 AC blows cold but considerably colder on the drivers side and with more velocity, same in heat mode. I haven't had any floor air for years but think your video told me what the problem is with that. Is the uneven air from the dash vents and defroster vents a door problem also or am I looking in the wrong direction. thank you for any help

[@3DayWeekend]

Purely speculation as I haven't run into that before, but it could be a blend door issue. You'll notice there are two halves to the doors, so it is possible one of the halves is broken worse or a different angle. That's an interesting twist on this problem though. Thanks for watching!

[@billiamhodges]

I do not have much experience working on cars, but I have this issue so I have watched this video twice. Both times at 5 minutes in I think "I can do this", and then when he gets to removing the steering column I say "there is so much I can do wrong, I shouldn't be doing this." Maybe I'll feel braver on my 3rd view.

[@3DayWeekend]

Haha You can do it! Follow closely. I show the entire process. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidJohnson-no9jd]

I'm working on mine before I have to leave for South Carolina on Tuesday. No heat but has good air. Flushed my heater core and it's good and clear now. Which actuator would go bad for no heat? I have no heat on any vent setting. (heater core inlet gets hot but the outlet isn't hot but now it's been flushed)

[@3DayWeekend]

I didn't work on that one in this video, but that would be the blend door actuator. In this video we worked on the mode doors. There's one up top for recirculation, then the last one is the blend door.

[@davidloeper5482]

I wanna know where you found a 2003,04 or 05 ram wish a dash that's still in one piece?

[@rracerr9]

What is the Part # for the replacement metal piece?

[@20TIL6]

the RIGHT way means with a 1911 at the ready. Hell yeah!

[@3DayWeekend]

We're not messing around over here!

[@antoniomarc7174]

Of course my problem I believe is the temp door because I have AC and I have the mod selection for where the air goes but the temp control for heat is not opening. I also checked radiator hoses and heater core hoses and I have heat there also I’m not overheating so I know the thermostat and water pump are good. I have to for now figure out a temporary fix till I can get the time and the money for the stuff I need to fix it. Any help on the temp fix would be greatly appreciated thank you.

[@3DayWeekend]

You've done all the checks that I would have done. If the hoses going to the core are hot, then your problem is definitely in the HVAC unit. Did you check the actuators? Maybe instead of a broken door you have a bad actuator or linkage? Unlikely, but worth looking. Sorry, if your door is broken, there are no temp fixes for that...

[@antoniomarc7174]

@@3DayWeekend yeah the hoses and actuator are fine what I have done in the meantime so I would have heat at least for the winter was I cut into the box a small hole above the heater core and push the door up with a 12 inch piece of coat hanger bent into a L shape and just zip tied the metal cross bar for the dash so I do have the heat now for the winter no AC because of course that gets blocked off the way I have it but I can always take out the hanger when the weather breaks oh and I also sealed off the hole with foil tape. Thank You

[@coreytimm540]

How many doors do you need to buy for an 03, and should I buy the first or second one linked in your video?

[@3DayWeekend]

Whenever I do that year truck, I replace both sets of doors - the first one AND the second one. I'd rather do this job once and get it over with rather than risk having to take it apart a second time for the other door!

[@jdcasillas2976]

A couple days ago, my door open warning wouldn’t go away even while driving and even after making sure all doors were closed and I checked door jams and no obvious signs of damaged wires . I put my scanner and I have this b104b code which indicates floor/defrost mode door travel range too large so im guessing something similar is required for one reason or another to fix it but would this cause the door open on dash to remain illuminated while I’m driving even though the doors are closed? Or does the indicator of door open have nothing to do with the b104b code? Thanks in advance

[@3DayWeekend]

I can't think of a way for those two things to be related. Sounds like you have a bad door switch to me, but I haven't had that problem (yet).

[@user-dt9fo9cy8b]

Soooooooo helpful!!!!

[@3DayWeekend]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tosgrob]

I have a 2014 1500--is the proceedure basically the same ? The heater fan works fine, I get only cold air. I have removed the glove box and found the blend door is stiff to move, but though the actuator motor does not turn, the door does move by flipping the white plastic tab with a screw driver, and then it gives 'some' heat---what causes this stiffnes and why do I not get full heat? Both the heater core feed tube and the return tube in the engine well get hot to the touch, so i'm thinking the blend doors have issues? Comments please.

[@3DayWeekend]

I'm not sure if this will be the same. Ram switched the 1500 to the 4th gen in 2009 so they could be different. The doors in this truck weren't stiff - just broken inside. Maybe you have some leaves or debris inside?

[@kjack8011]

Thanks so much for this video. My Dodge 2006 Ram has bad mode 1 & 2 doors, blend door/s and recirculation door. I do have several questions if you could please respond to. 1) can you post the video section of changing the doors when you open the heater box like a clam shell but show at normal speed so I can understand the steps and difficulties of changing mode 1 & 2 doors? 2) can you, or have you ever changed the blend door/s using the clam shell method? I do not want to break the A/C and radiator lines, so looking for solution without removing box.

[@chrisleonard1960]

Hi, K Jack. Unfortunately I don't have the original recordings anymore so I can't send you the normal speed of that process. I can tell you that the screws holding the HVAC together are in pretty obvious locations, and there was at least one small bolt holding it to the firewall that we took out too. Once you get in there and start splitting it, you can feel where the resistance is and look for a screw that way. HOWEVER, since you have so many broken doors, I don't think you can do them all with the clam shell method. I honestly believe you would really be better off pulling the entire HVAC out so you can split it on a bench. Once you get the dash out of the way it really isn't hard to get the HVAC out of the way. The AC lines are held onto the evaporator by a bolt at the expansion valve (easy to remove - have your AC system evacuated first), and the two heater core connections are usually spring clamps. I find the heater core lines the most difficult to remove. Squeeze the clamp and get it out of the way, then turn the hoses back and forth with some good pliers to "break" their seal that happens over time so you can pull them off. Once those are disconnected there are a few more nuts on the engine side of the firewall holding the entire HVAC in place. I have had to pull the HVAC from a couple trucks for the evaporator and removing the dash takes the most time. While you have it open, take a good look at your evaporator and heater core. They are relatively inexpensive parts so if they look anything but new it would be a good idea to replace them as well since you are already in there. Best of luck to you. Sorry to hear that all of four of your doors are broken!

[@videoman4424]

Question? I have a 2004 ram 1500 4.7. The problem I have is no defrost. and not to the floor. But I do have a lot of air coming through the front vent for ac. cold air. I can control the fan speed but nothing happens when I turn the knob for heat are the defrost. could this be the problem are could the control be bad?

[@williamgehl6789]

I am so screwed there is no way i could do everything you had to do to fix vent only problem but thanks for the video on how it needs to be done

[@3DayWeekend]

It is quite a process. Thanks for watching!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey If you needed to do this and you are close I would drive out and help out.

[@williamgehl6789]

@@josephpuchel6497 im in tracy California

[@ryanpilkington40]

I have to do the same thing. But I don't plan on removing the dash right out of the truck. With that being said does the steering wheel and column have to come completely out can I. Just unbolt the mounting bracket and rest the wheel on the seat?

[@everythingfan9726]

So I have an ‘06 with dual temp control, with the A/C on my drivers side blows cold but the passenger blows slightly cool, and with the heat on the passenger side blows hot but the drivers side blows slightly warm air. Can somebody tell me what I need to replace before I tear into the dash?

[@cpayne6771]

On my 03 3500 if the ac is cold on drivers but only cool or warm on pass is because Freon is low. Supposedly the engineers route the air to the driver side first then from there go to the pass. I added Freon and both sides were even as far as temp but in your situation it is reversed with heat I dunno. At least check your Freon lvl and go from there.

[@Colorsalabama]

Just a question before I tackle this. My 03 1500 has great ac and heat I just never know what I'm going to get or where it will come from. I can adjust temp control and it's always hit and miss or a mixture (hot blows cool, cold blows warm or mix of both. Vent blows on floor or defogger, floor blows out vent or defogger etc. Do you think I need to replace all doors and control modules? Thanks in advance.

[@3DayWeekend]

In my experience, the "control modules" don't really go bad. It's almost always broken doors. Watch the part of the video where I show what each door does and see if that lines up with your particular failures. It is likely that all of your doors have failed though.

[@emorejeh2820]

thanks for a great video!! will this also work on 2002 model? my issue is, i have full a/c blows cold but when on heater mode, i'll have hot air for a second or two then goes to cold air thru any vent, (floor, face or defrost). any advice you can give me? thanks

[@3DayWeekend]

2002 1500? Yes. 2002 2500 or 3500, no. I could be wrong but it sounds like you may have a bad/plugged heater core or low coolant. Low coolant is easy, but if it's a bad heater core you'll pretty much follow this video to get the dash out, but then you'll need to remove the entire HVAC system (disconnect coolant and A/C lines under hood and remove nuts on the engine side of the firewall).

[@emorejeh2820]

That's what i figured.. may be i'll try to flush the heater core first then go from there... thanks for the input bro

[@jessicabenson9017]

Couldn't help but notice that you only replaced the 2 mode doors on the driver side and only replaced one of the blend doors (the upper blend door). How hard would it be to replace both upper and lower blend door with the housing box still attached to the firewall like you had here ??? Jw I'm about to do this to my ram and I do not want to have to pull the entire housing box off the firewall I want to leave it attached like you did if I can. Thank you in advance And Great video btw 👍

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I believe at some point you need to remove hvac box and open it up. How did you make out ? Thank you

[@joshuapotter4951]

Hey boss! Would you mind sharing the Autozone part #'s or a link to the correct parts to make this exact repair? I haven't torn the truck apart yet to determine if I need doors or just motors yet, but I can't switch from Vent to Defrost or Floor in my '04. Please share the parts I want for doors and motors. Thank you!!!

[@chrisjr1028]

Is it safe to test it after replacing everything, without having the system vacuumed and Freon put back in? I just finished bolting mine back up and want to check to make sure everything works

[@3DayWeekend]

Yes. The AC will not kick on due to insufficient pressure so it cannot hurt itself. In the method I show here, you leave the AC intact though so you should be good to go!

[@rfrizz595]

On my 08 1500 if my heat doesn’t come from the floor like it is supposed to, but instead heads to the defrost vents, does that mean my problem is with the door that is under that piece/box with all the holes? If so, which door is that? If not, which one is the problem?

[@3DayWeekend]

I would say yes, it is likely a problem with your blend door.

[@ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND]

My father inlaws truck blower works on all settings but will not switch from defrost and feet etc. is this the vents or just the controller?

[@3DayWeekend]

If it is an 03-08 Ram, it is most likely these vents.

[@aa0pb]

Question, I have an 08 1500 (dual zone) that blows air in all the different areas (defrost, vent, and floor) but only heat comes out of the driver side vents. So is that a mode door or blend door? Thanks for the video

[@3DayWeekend]

I'm not familiar with the dual zone HVAC inner workings, but I would guess that you do have a blend door issue. It may not be the door itself though, possibly just the actuator.

[@teeweezy75]

Do you think you can access the blend doors this way?

[@3DayWeekend]

The blend door is in there a little deeper. You would be able to see it this way, but I'm not sure if you would be able to replace it without removing the HVAC unit from the truck.

[@teeweezy75]

@@3DayWeekend thank you sir

[@alejandrobenavides95]

Would it be easy to also fix the blend door, my a/c works perfect and once I switch to heat nothing happens it’s still ice cold

[@mrjoeyp81]

Alejandro Benavides I’m having the same problem. Did you fix already?

[@alejandrobenavides95]

Joseph Paredes turns out it’s the doors and there’s about 5 you have to change the climate one is a bit of a pain to change I simply went to the junkyard and got a hole hvac and installed myself

[@alejandrobenavides95]

Joseph Paredes was also cheaper it was $50 and I was fed to change all doors while I was in there but would’ve accumulated to 300 or so

[@petroske]

What LCD deck is that? I need a replacement deck and that’s EXACTLY what I’m looking for!

[@3DayWeekend]

That is the factory NAV unit available around the 2004 model years. It is called a RB1. Mostly found in high-end Grand Cherokees, Dodge Caravans, and Chrysler Sebrings.

[@302vettelife2]

I wanted to give my experience on my 2008 1500. I had a wiring harness running down the center of the dash, going under the carpet. There was no connector at the floor or behind the dash. This prohibited the dash from coming out. Terrible design on Dodges part.

[@3DayWeekend]

I wonder what that went to... Other than the little airbag box right under the dash, I haven't seen any wires going down through there! Hopefully you were still able to move it enough to gain access to the doors!

[@302vettelife2]

@@3DayWeekend without pulling the carpet, I'm guessing it went to the connectors under the driver seat. I was able to fold the dash over onto the front seat and get the doors out. You're video was extremely helpful. The Doorman doors should last well past how long I'll have the truck.

[@weshawkins7165]

I have a friends truck to fix. Exact same problem. Where did you purchase the replacement parts for yours at?

[@3DayWeekend]

Links are in the video description.

[@taylordurham3118]

@@3DayWeekend hey great video. In the middle of the video when you took off the mode 1 door you said that your “fix” was holding up well. I was curious to know if that was an initial fix before trying to remove the dash. If so how did you do that. I was contemplating trying something like that to re attach the internal parts that broke before completely removing the dash.

[@3DayWeekend]

@@taylordurham3118 We did try a temporary fix, but we still had to remove the dash to do the temporary fix. We opened it up just like in the video but instead of replacing the door (because we didn't have the parts yet), we drilled holes through the rod of the door inside the HVAC box and ran wire through the holes to hold it all together. It was a little sloppy but was still working.

[@garystoner9212]

What was the problem you were having before you replaced the doors?

[@3DayWeekend]

We couldn't switch the mode - it was stuck on vent only, no defrost or floor.

[@johnmyers7082]

Where are you located, sure would like you to do mine..

[@danielravlija9497]

Where can I buy best quality flap doors

[@3DayWeekend]

I've never had a Dorman replacement door go bad. Links to those are in the video description (Amazon). The truck shown in this video was done over 7 years ago and those Dorman doors are still holding strong!

[@CloudfeatherRusticWorks]

I have an 04 ram 1500, standard cab, no dual climate. Bare minimum options. I have luke warm heat. AC works perfect, different zones all work fine when I switch between them. Just get luke warm heat from all vents.Checking my coolant level, heater core, etc. I'm pretty certain it's one of the doors/actuators. Which location would cause this issue? I can't seem to get any solid information while researching online. Thanks.

[@chrisleonard1960]

Hi, James. The blend door is separate from the mode doors that I replace in this video. If you freeze the video at 27:14, you can see a 3rd actuator in the middle of the HVAC right up front towards the top (near that old barcode sticker). That runs the blend door, which is what you're looking for. I don't recall exactly, but you might be able to reach in and check that door through the opening at the top of the HVAC unit where I'm taking out one of the mode doors. I suppose that it is possible to have some sort of blockage or broken door, but I can't say that I have ever seen that before. Hopefully this helps. Good luck!

[@CloudfeatherRusticWorks]

@@chrisleonard1960 All the modes work, and the defrost blows hot. Just blows cool from the other vents. I'm guessing the door or actuator that controls heat coming from the heater core area is the culprit. Which would be the blend door, yes?

[@rdr145]

U go and done this befor but dodge needs there ass beat for putting the plastic mode doors in in the first place. The dude that degisned this dash needs to come out tovevery ones home and change thes when they break .

[@terrywaters6186]

Amen. It's shit like this that separate American trucks from a Toyota. I bought a Cummins 5.9 which came wrapped in a fukkin Dodge unfortunately.

[@mv7401]

So is this the fix for when your ac/heat is stuck on let's say dash, and won't switch to floor or deforost?? Having that problem with my 06.

[@chrisleonard1960]

Yep. This will fix the most common cause of that issue.

[@michaelmartinez5217]

Any one know a part number for the AC Clutch?? Do I absolutely have to replace the whole compressor??

[@dvnstone]

Yup I broke the clip on the E-brake,,, what's the part number!?!

[@3DayWeekend]

D'oh! I can't find the part number on any parts lists. However, I believe that clip is a standard door handle rod clip and should be readily available from your local auto parts store and relatively inexpensive. That, or your locale salvage yard if you have one close by!

[@craigmeyers9137]

2006- 2008 are not the same as your 2004. The HVAC system is different and there is 8 blend doors.

[@3DayWeekend]

Is yours the dual-zone climate system? They are quite a bit different than the single zone...

[@boblewin8993]

Am trying to find the kit you used with the metal shaft stoppers. can you give info for supplier and part numbers please

[@chrisleonard1960]

The parts I used (with links) are in the video description.

[@boblewin8993]

@@chrisleonard1960 I found that, thanks. I need the dual climate control version.

[@1012Mrjesse]

I think the two doors you replaced in this video are the exact ones that are broken in my truck.

[@km-zh5du]

Help! I cant get a straight answer on my 04 Ram. I can switch between all vents fine , BUT i need hot air out of all of them--i only have hot air at defrost vents--dash panel and floor are cool air !! SO--which door is bad and what is the exact name for it ?? THANKS

[@heath6139]

K M there are 4 doors. 1. Recirculating Door which switches between inside and outside. 2. Temp door which controls temperature. 3. Mode door 1 which controls vents or defrost. 4. Mode door 2 which controls floor or dash defrost. Hope that helps.

[@km-zh5du]

@@heath6139 thanks------what would cause hot heat at defrost vents but cool air at floor and panel ?? Im now told its the heater core ??

[@heath6139]

K M I’m not a mechanic but it does sound like a heater core could be the problem. The mode door one controls vent or defrost and when it’s on defrost the door will open and send the air to mode door 2 which then controls whether it’s on the dash or floor. Is your heat hot when you have it on both the floor and dash at the same time?

[@km-zh5du]

@@heath6139 its sometimes hot on floor or panel but fades to cool in 8 seconds. if defrost is on--hot air at windshield-but cool air on floor

[@heath6139]

K M it sounds like it could be either the doors or the heater core because you are getting some heat but it isn’t going where it should. Good thing is if you take the dash out you will be able to see if the doors are broken and if not then it may be the core. Try flushing the core out first before anything.

[@weshawkins7165]

Ok, I’m either blind or deaf, maybe both, but I have watched this 4 times and have not seen or heard where you purchased the parts from.

[@3DayWeekend]

The links are in the video description.

[@gettrdun6264]

Jesus.......screw that shit. I didn't expect to build a grand piano. You mean to tell me these Dill rods over at Dodge can't build something where you just remove the jockey box and get to your motors ? 🙄 My pickup is going to the Dodge mechanic 🙄

[@robertdawson9240]

That's the point so you have to take it in to the shop so they continue to make money off of it

[@gringochoppers]

My air only comes out of the front vents..won't go to the floor or defrost..I think I'll just sell it now and let someone else deal with taking the Whole dash apart

[@petroske]

If I took this job to the dealership, how much does this fix typically cost?

[@3DayWeekend]

Hello, James. A dealership is likely going to follow the book and will take the entire HVAC system out of truck. This would require them to evacuate and recharge the A/C system, and they will need to drain some of the coolant and refill. From quick searches, this would probably be a 6-7 hour job by the book, and I wouldn't be surprised if the dealership charges $100 per hour. I would also speculate that the parts would cost twice as much from the dealership as they would in my link. All in all, I wouldn't think it would be out of line to expect somewhere around $1000 for a dealership to do this job.

[@petroske]

CImpala95 ... thank you for the response, I was afraid you’d say that! Looks like I’m pulling my dash this weekend lol

[@thomasharrison3734]

@@3DayWeekend The dealership quoted me $1,700.00 on my 2009 1500. That was just the evaporator not the heater core and the blend doors also. Waiting on the heater core $114.00 from CarID and the Blend Doors $315.00 not the cheapo factory ones.

[@timwaag8764]

My dealer just quoted me $1,680 to do the job. 11/6/2019. Yep. Gasp. Disgraceful. All 2006 Cummins have HVAC actuator gate failure. Bad design.

[@daddyrabbit835]

I didn't tie my steering wheel... I hope I didn't break my clockspring.

[@3DayWeekend]

As long as you kept the wheel straight you're OK. If you had it wrong, it would break the first time you turned to the extreme left or right.

[@jessicabenson9017]

My A/C blows cold as ice but no heat whatsoever My air control knobs (directional knob) (vent, floor, defrost, etc.) doesn't do anything just spins. My A/C will only come out the front main dash vents I know I have blend door issues but may also have actuator motor issue as well.... Any input or ideas on that ???

[@joseaguinaga835]

I just got this new/used truck..and it has the same issue as yours..good a/c.no heat..no control over the vents, which actuator or doors did you replace? If you have already done it?

[@JeffreyStrader]

This is NOT possible on a 2007 RAM 1500. The Dashboard has a Large Flat Metal plate that runs across the length of the dash, tack welded at the ends to the truck chassis frame, then down the center of the dash, vertically, from just under the stereo to the floor, there is another flat metal brace and it is TACK WELDED in place to the chassis as well...........Been in the dash twice, and was NEVER able to remove any of the metal bracing. Even Chrysler mechanics said it takes major surgery to remove that and get to the AC/HEAT Manifold.........Chrysler wanted $6800.00 and 2 weeks to repair my system............They (the Chrysler Mechanics) have NO CLUE as to why 07 RAM's have that metal crap in the dash.

[@adriancarreon7138]

What parts did you buy, where and price please.

[@3DayWeekend]

Hi, adrian. Links to both doors are in the video description. I replaced both of those doors and they are usually running around $70 each.

[@adriancarreon7138]

CImpala95 Have a question.. have you ever had injector problems with the truck..mine smokes every once and a while and surges.. it’s been doing it since I replaced the # 5 injector. At first it would have a rough start.. now it’s starts perfect but sureges until I let it wake up and give it a good run.. any ideas thanks for the response by the way I really appreciate it.

[@3DayWeekend]

Fortunately, I haven't had any injector problems with mine yet. The truck in this video is my dad's truck, but he hasn't had any injector troubles yet either. I know it is a common failure, but we've been lucky so far.

[@rubenenriquez9052]

What if it doesn’t blow three the defrost vents? Is it that same problem?

[@3DayWeekend]

Most likely, yes. If it will switch between floor and vent but not to defrost, then the door on the left is not working.

[@christopherpaige406]

This only works if you don't have typical dodge dash crackage.

[@3DayWeekend]

Yeah, those dashes can be real knarly! The process still works, just where I removed it carefully in one piece, it can be removed carefully in pieces! Thanks for watching!