Issues with the AC? - Dodge Caliber SRT-4 Forums

bjeffries · 08-05-2006, 08:30 AM

OK I am probably behind on the times here but has anyone heard of a possible TSB on the AC or anything?

I have 20% tint all around (but my windshield obviously) and It takes at least 10-15 min for my car to even start getting cooler. My kids are still in the back screaming that they are hot even at that point. I'm in Indiana and it doesn't even get THAT hot compared to most places. It did hit 98 degrees with a heat index of 115 today though. The hotest I can remember in a LONG time. My Ford Freestar minivan which has a much larger cabin cools off in about 3-4 minutes

I know, I know stop complaining. The worst part is my service department thinks I'm nuts whenever I call. They say they need my car for at least an entire day if not two to figure out what this "ping" is I'm talking about! They haven't heard of anything like that. LOL I should tell them to get on here.

txdragnfly · 08-05-2006, 05:59 PM

My AC is kick-butt. Now, that's coming from a girl in Texas that had NO AC prior to May 16th of this year. It actually gets pretty darn cold in them there parts of my car and I'm NEVER cold.

HOWEVER, that doesn't mean your's might need to be looked at or tweaked. I'd take it in and get a loaner car for about a day or two, give them your list of stuff they need to fix and don't let up on them until it's done!

I have an AC vent directional control knob that I've complained about 3x now.... Walter promised me he fix it as soon as I get back to Houston and bring it in. I hope Walter delivers.

bjeffries · 08-05-2006, 08:11 PM

I am trying to get them to look at it. I am just having tons of issues with these people. There is a RECALL/TSB on some of this stuff and they won't even look at it. I am going to have to find a new dealership that is for sure

Neb · 08-05-2006, 08:32 PM

I would find a new dealer, and plus is there a corporate 1800 number you can call to complain? For most corporations, if you complain to the higher ups, they'll fix their wagons.

bjeffries · 08-05-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Neb

I would find a new dealer, and plus is there a corporate 1800 number you can call to complain? For most corporations, if you complain to the higher ups, they'll fix their wagons.

Suberb idea Neb

Trust me I am about to become a VERY VERY squeaky wheel and I will not calm down until they freaking oil me

txdragnfly · 08-05-2006, 10:12 PM

Is your current dealer a 5-start dodge dealer?
I've had better luck with those guys than regular dodge dealers.
So far, my dealer is close to my work and hasn't gotten me po'd.

txdragnfly · 08-05-2006, 10:12 PM

Oh and did I mention they gave me my first oil change for FREE???

FREE is GOOD!

bjeffries · 08-05-2006, 10:56 PM

Oh yes, they are 5 star. That is how I ended up there in the first place. This must be why they offered me a free tank of gas if I take my survey in for them to fill out and send in for me

okiecaliberguy · 08-10-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bjeffries

OK I am probably behind on the times here but has anyone heard of a possible TSB on the AC or anything?

I have 20% tint all around (but my windshield obviously) and It takes at least 10-15 min for my car to even start getting cooler. My kids are still in the back screaming that they are hot even at that point. I'm in Indiana and it doesn't even get THAT hot compared to most places. It did hit 98 degrees with a heat index of 115 today though. The hotest I can remember in a LONG time. My Ford Freestar minivan which has a much larger cabin cools off in about 3-4 minutes

I know, I know stop complaining. The worst part is my service department thinks I'm nuts whenever I call. They say they need my car for at least an entire day if not two to figure out what this "ping" is I'm talking about! They haven't heard of anything like that. LOL I should tell them to get on here.

i'm having an a/c issue now. the a/c cools off fast, but then it gets humid every now and then like i'm turning off the recirculation.

bjeffries · 08-10-2006, 02:21 PM

OK update on my AC issue. I no longer have an AC issue or at least not the one I had lol It gets really really cold now. So cold in fact it causes condensation on the Bezel around the vents....who knows....lol

08-05-2006, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
bjeffries Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	Issues with the AC? OK I am probably behind on the times here but has anyone heard of a possible TSB on the AC or anything? I have 20% tint all around (but my windshield obviously) and It takes at least 10-15 min for my car to even start getting cooler. My kids are still in the back screaming that they are hot even at that point. I'm in Indiana and it doesn't even get THAT hot compared to most places. It did hit 98 degrees with a heat index of 115 today though. The hotest I can remember in a LONG time. My Ford Freestar minivan which has a much larger cabin cools off in about 3-4 minutes I know, I know stop complaining. The worst part is my service department thinks I'm nuts whenever I call. They say they need my car for at least an entire day if not two to figure out what this "ping" is I'm talking about! They haven't heard of anything like that. LOL I should tell them to get on here. __________________ Marine Blue Caliber, SXT Indianapolis, IN

08-05-2006, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
txdragnfly Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 341	My AC is kick-butt. Now, that's coming from a girl in Texas that had NO AC prior to May 16th of this year. It actually gets pretty darn cold in them there parts of my car and I'm NEVER cold. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean your's might need to be looked at or tweaked. I'd take it in and get a loaner car for about a day or two, give them your list of stuff they need to fix and don't let up on them until it's done! I have an AC vent directional control knob that I've complained about 3x now.... Walter promised me he fix it as soon as I get back to Houston and bring it in. I hope Walter delivers. __________________ Txdragnfly's "Steel-ingUrhrt" Blue Steel Caliber, SE, Houston, TX

08-05-2006, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
bjeffries Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	I am trying to get them to look at it. I am just having tons of issues with these people. There is a RECALL/TSB on some of this stuff and they won't even look at it. I am going to have to find a new dealership that is for sure __________________ Marine Blue Caliber, SXT Indianapolis, IN

08-05-2006, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
txdragnfly Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 341	Is your current dealer a 5-start dodge dealer? I've had better luck with those guys than regular dodge dealers. So far, my dealer is close to my work and hasn't gotten me po'd. __________________ Txdragnfly's "Steel-ingUrhrt" Blue Steel Caliber, SE, Houston, TX

08-05-2006, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
txdragnfly Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 341	Oh and did I mention they gave me my first oil change for FREE??? FREE is GOOD! __________________ Txdragnfly's "Steel-ingUrhrt" Blue Steel Caliber, SE, Houston, TX

08-05-2006, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Neb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 161	I would find a new dealer, and plus is there a corporate 1800 number you can call to complain? For most corporations, if you complain to the higher ups, they'll fix their wagons.

08-05-2006, 10:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
bjeffries Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	Oh yes, they are 5 star. That is how I ended up there in the first place. This must be why they offered me a free tank of gas if I take my survey in for them to fill out and send in for me __________________ Marine Blue Caliber, SXT Indianapolis, IN

08-10-2006, 02:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
bjeffries Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	OK update on my AC issue. I no longer have an AC issue or at least not the one I had lol It gets really really cold now. So cold in fact it causes condensation on the Bezel around the vents....who knows....lol __________________ Marine Blue Caliber, SXT Indianapolis, IN

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