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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983CHALLENGER STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL*PLEASE READ THIS FIRST*
1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger Standard
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1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger StandardSECTION *Please Read This First*
CAUTION:
When discharging air conditioning system, use only approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Make every attempt to avoid discharging refrigerant into the atmosphere.
Manual A/C-Heater Systems Specifications Table
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Cycling Clutch | |||
| Compressor Type | Sankyo 5-Cyl. | |||
| R-12 Capacity | 32 oz. | |||
| Normal System Pressure | ||||
| Low Side | 15-30 psi | |||
| High Side | 210-230 psi | |||
| A/C Belt Deflection | 1/4-3/8" (1) | |||
| Control Fuse | ||||
| Challenger and Sapporo | #5 | |||
| Colt Pickup and Ram-50 Pickup | #6 | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.