1988 Dodge Ram 50 A/C Repair Near You

Schedule Your Dodge Ram 50 A/C Service

Feeling the heat from your A/C? Our trained technicians can take a look at your 1988 Dodge Ram 50 A/C system and recommend a repair plan. Schedule A/C service today and get ready to chill out.

A/C Service for Dodge Ram 50

Few things are worse than a broken car air conditioner on a hot summer day. Your steering wheel feels like it's burning your hands. Sweat soaks the driver's seat. You wipe your brow and wonder, "Who can fix the A/C in my Dodge Ram 50?" Firestone Complete Auto Care — that’s who! We’ve got experience with Dodge vehicles, and our qualified technicians can diagnose and service the A/C system in your 1988 Dodge. Come to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care in your Dodge Ram 50

During an A/C performance check, we'll determine the condition of your 1988 Dodge Ram 50 A/C system to determine whether repair work is needed. We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure. If we think there might be a leak, we'll run a special U/V dye through the system or use a "sniffer." What’s a “sniffer,” you ask? It’s a specially designed machine that’s used on parts of your Dodge Ram 50 A/C system to detect refrigerant fumes escaping from the system. If there's a leak, we'll find it and fix it.

A/C Recharge for Dodge Ram 50

When we perform an A/C repair on your 1988 Dodge Ram 50, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. During this process, a technician will remove the old refrigerant from the A/C system. Next, they will evacuate the system according to Dodge's recommendations. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, and after one final test to be sure the system is cooling properly, you’re good to go. Our technicians are trained to efficiently perform 1988 Dodge Ram 50 A/C recharges.

Other Dodge Ram 50 A/C Problems

You may think warm air is the only potential Dodge Ram 50 A/C problem you’ll have, but you may notice other issues, too. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could be caused by mold or mildew buildup, a loose hose, an old ventilation fan, or a compromised seal. If you notice that your A/C system’s air is cold at first, then quickly goes warm, this may be due to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak. What about those (somewhat unpleasant!) smells coming through the A/C vents in your 1988 Dodge Ram 50? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your A/C problems. We’re here to help you get back on the road in your Ram 50 — without all the sweat puddles!

Frequently Asked Questions for 1988 Dodge Ram 50 A/C Systems

  • How can I make my Ram 50 air conditioner colder? Park in the shade whenever you can, and use a reflective sunshade in the windshield when you’re parked. If you’re the only one in the car, close all the vents except the ones that point toward you. Give the system the final boost it needs with an A/C performance check and recharge from Firestone Complete Auto Care.
  • Why do I get hot air from my Ram 50 A/C? An A/C blowing hot air has several possible root causes. There could be an issue with your compressor clutch, a blown fuse, a leak, or a clog in the expansion valve.
  • What causes A/C system leaks? To put it simply, age and moisture are some of the main causes of leaks in your A/C. Over time, rubber gaskets and seals can wear out, which pushes much-needed refrigerant out of your Ram 50’s A/C system — and lets outside moisture get in, which can take a toll on internal A/C components.
  •  Does the A/C in my Ram 50 use gas?  The air conditioning system in your Ram 50 does not use gasoline directly as a fuel source, but it does require some power from the engine, which indirectly affects your car's fuel consumption.
  • What can cause the A/C in my Ram 50 to smell like vinegar? If a vinegar-like odor comes from your A/C, bacteria growth could be the culprit. Moisture accumulation in the air conditioning system of your Ram 50 creates a breeding environment for microorganisms.
  • What is causing my Ram 50’s A/C to only work when the car is in motion? There could be issues with one or more components in the air conditioning or electrical system. Your Ram 50 may have a faulty cooling fan or low refrigerant.
  • Who offers Ram 50 A/C repair near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care has decades of experience inspecting and repairing Ram 50 air conditioning systems. Schedule an A/C repair appointment at one of our locations near you today.