2000 Dodge Caravan

ROOPAKAUR

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2000 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
124,000 MILES

My air conditioner still blows with the same output as before but not it will only blow hot air. Not knowing much about vehicles and since my husband is deployed, I do not want to be swindled. What might cause this problem and how expensive of a fix am I facing? BTW- I did not even know this service existed 'till I started my web search on my AC problem. Thank you for helping me out!

Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 1:32 AM

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DONALD9251

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The A/C system probably just need to be recharged. It shouldn't take more than about $150 to get the A/C system recharged at an auto shop.

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Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 3:27 AM

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I agree with Don, but keep in mind that there may be more to it.

IF the system was slowly losing it's effectiveness, then there is a good chance of a recharge to solve it. However, if it was cold one day and went warm the next there is probably a leak and a recharge will be short lived if it isn't found. I suggest getting dye injected into the system if there is no leak found. THis way if there is a slow leak, there is a better chance of identifying it.

There are good garages out there that are upstanding. A/C services can really strain a customer/shop relationship when leaks happen.

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Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 5:48 AM