How long does it take to replace a heater core in a Dodge Ram?

Sounds like your a/c evaporator might be leaking as well. To just replace the heater core you’re looking at 1304.67 because it’s 5.7 hours to remove the dash and heater core, and you have to evac and recharge the ac system, and Refill coolant.

Where is the heater core located on a Dodge Ram 1500?

The heater core of the Dodge Ram 1500 is contained within the dashboard of the truck. In order to access and remove the heater core, the dashboard must be partially dismantled. As the heater core is the component of the A/C system that warms up the air, this component is essential if you plan to use your heater.

How do you know if your heater core is bad?

Five Signs Your Car’s Heater Core Is Going Bad

Fog Inside Your Car. Two things could be going on if you have fog inside your car.
Sweet Smells in the Car. The sweet smell in your car might not be your perfume or the donuts you’re taking to work.
Constant Engine Coolant Loss.
Cold Air in the Cabin.
Cold Cabin/Hot Engine.

How do you replace the heater core?

The heater core can be replaced in your garage at home with a few tools. Open up the hood of the vehicle and unplug the Accord’s battery. This is a standard safety step to prevent getting shocked while repairing your vehicle. Use a wrench set to loosen the clamp on the negative battery cable and remove the cable.

How many hours labor to replace heater core?

The labor time to replace the heater core is 5.5 hours if equipped with a center console, and 5.0 hours without. Multiply this by the shops hourly rate and you have the labor time. Ex: 5.0 x $100.00 per hr.

How long to replace heater core?

How long it takes to replace the heater core depends on the experience level of the person doing the work. Someone less familiar with the job will take longer than someone that is more familiar with it. The labor time that a shop would charge to replace the heater core is 5.2 hours per the Alldata labor time guide.

Does my heater core need to be replaced?

Obviously the time to have your heater core replaced is when you have no heat inside your car or you are getting very little of it. At this stage, the heater core has either clogged up such that the unit is not having the hot coolant circulating well, or the coolant is leaking.

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