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AC still not working after 4 weeks at dealership!!

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Hi all,

I’m reaching out to see if anyone here has experienced similar issues with their 2023 Dodge Durango SRT. About a month ago, my AC stopped working, and since then, my car has been at the dealership for 4 straight weeks. Despite several attempts to fix it—including multiple calls to engineers and replacing the compressor—it's still not blowing cold air as it should.

I’ve heard about the option to lemon the car under California law, but the truth is, I really love my Durango and would prefer to keep it if possible. But at this point, I’m considering every option because I’m getting fed up. I’d appreciate any insights or recommendations on the next steps I should take.

Thank you all for your help!

Best,
Jc

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Beautiful Durango!
Welcome.
I can't help you, sadly
 


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Thanks!
 


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Usually a dealership won't replace a piece unless there are error codes indicating as such. What error codes do you have on the writeup?
 


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Its a common problem with the Durango. It can only be 1 of 3 things for christs sake smh. Its either a leak in the refrigerant, compressor issue or climate control issue.

If ur truck has been there a month I can assure they are NOT working on it at all! Go get ur truck and bring it somewhere else. Dealerships are like any business some are good some suck balls.

Theyre stupid. If they dont see a code it just gets parked and they get to it when they have some free time cause heaven forbid they have to actually chase a problem that the scanner isnt indicating.

Bring it to a local performance shop fuk that dealer bro! Cmon..... What u think they are the only ones that can fix ur truck who gives a ratts ass about a warranty when ur truck has been there a fuking month! There are other options bro exercise them!
 


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Not
Usually a dealership won't replace a piece unless there are error codes indicating as such. What error codes do you have on the writeup?
sure what codes they were able to get. But it shouldn’t take that long regardless. They are able to see that it is not working but they don’t know what causes it. Engineer came twice and they can’t figure it out.
 


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Just curious, was it not working at all, and now it’s just not as cold. Or was the complaint that it was just always not as cold as you’d expect from a car?

Do you have any temps of what it’s actually outputting now?
 


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Yes, actually he stopped working one afternoon and when I took it to the dealership, they kept the car for 10 days told me it was working perfectly. I got in my car and it’s warm so I called the same guy in. He got his thermometer and we checked on a regular car next to mine what was coming out was at 49° and my car showed 89° so I’ looked at him and said after 10 days he takes me two seconds to see that it’s still not working and you guys told me was working anyway you get the point I I’ve been so frustrated
 


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Lemon
 


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Hmm, so sounds like blower or compressor was broke, they replaced that, but probably screwed something up upon reinstall. My next step would’ve been to pressure check the lines. If something was leaking though, there should’ve been some noticeable compressor oil somewhere…presuming they had put enough compressor oil in and recharged the system properly.

Taking it to a good, independent shop, might cost you some bucks though. Any thoughts on taking it to another dealer; perhaps with a better reputation? A/C shouldn’t be rocket science, been then again so many electrical crap these days…
 


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Assuming it isn’t leaking, and assuming they installed the compressor correctly, could be the blend door or the compressor isn’t seeing demand from the controls.
The blend door would mean that you’re getting warm air from the heater core instead of cold air from the other side. The door is stuck or not being told to move by the controller. Should be easy enough to diagnose.
When the compressor sees a demand for AC it’ll click when the clutch engages and you may see a minor uptick in idle RPM, also the fans will turn on - even if the engine is cold. If it isn’t clicking ON it’s either not seeing demand or it’s not seeing pressure in the system.
 


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OP, I'm sorry you are having that issue, that sucks. But I'm really here to say she sure is beautiful in that pic! I'm a gray man type dude, and personally if I ever go strips it would be similar to yours. :)

I hope you can get this sorted out.
 


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Clearly the dealer sucks arse & is useless. Even if they manage to fix this somehow, you're going to go thru this every time there is an issue.
Either find another dealer or lemon law the car.
 


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Hi all,

I’m reaching out to see if anyone here has experienced similar issues with their 2023 Dodge Durango SRT. About a month ago, my AC stopped working, and since then, my car has been at the dealership for 4 straight weeks. Despite several attempts to fix it—including multiple calls to engineers and replacing the compressor—it's still not blowing cold air as it should.

I’ve heard about the option to lemon the car under California law, but the truth is, I really love my Durango and would prefer to keep it if possible. But at this point, I’m considering every option because I’m getting fed up. I’d appreciate any insights or recommendations on the next steps I should take.

Thank you all for your help!

Best,
Jc

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I’m not sure how much has changed with the systems since 2013 @ZZ8ZZ but my 2013 Daytona had a problem with no cold air and the high speed blower fan would not kick in. It turned out to be a humidity sensor located in a little plastic box on the inside of the windshield next to the rear view mirror. My service advisor (he was a friend) advised me what to do. I was able to buy the part from the Dodge parts department for $45 and replace it myself. Never had a problem with the A/C after that. Maybe ask them to check the humidity sensor?
 


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I must admit that I don't know if my A/C works.

Take that, Unholy.
 


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I must admit that I don't know if my A/C works.

Take that, Unholy.
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They out enjoying it
 


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That's more of a Florida thing isn't it?

But I guess they grow lemons in California, too.
 


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Hi all,

I’m reaching out to see if anyone here has experienced similar issues with their 2023 Dodge Durango SRT. About a month ago, my AC stopped working, and since then, my car has been at the dealership for 4 straight weeks. Despite several attempts to fix it—including multiple calls to engineers and replacing the compressor—it's still not blowing cold air as it should.

I’ve heard about the option to lemon the car under California law, but the truth is, I really love my Durango and would prefer to keep it if possible. But at this point, I’m considering every option because I’m getting fed up. I’d appreciate any insights or recommendations on the next steps I should take.

Thank you all for your help!

Best,
Jc

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Jc do you know of the thermostat has been checked?

Tell us what the stealership has tried to fix the problem and has not worked.?
 




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