You can go to your local auto parts store and buy a conversion kit. The directions should be included. Good luck!
There's a leak in the system somewhere.
The system can be low on refrigerant
No it does not, it has to do with the cooling system of the engine and the heater. Refrigerant is used in the Air Conditioner.
most frequent cause is the system is low on refrigerant due to a leak in the system.
The air conditioner of a Dodge Ram is powered by the rotation of the engine. It powers a compressor which circulates cold refrigerant throughout the system.
The refrigerant is for the entire air conditioner system not just for the condenser units. First, this question is not specific! There is whole bunch air conditioner condenser. Each manufacture design different condenser capacity. I might come back to this question.
It came from the factory with R12 Freon. Due to the high cost of R12, I suggest you convert it over to R134. Any good A/C shop can do this. Remember, it is illegal to release refrigerant into the atmosphere. It is also illegal to add refrigerant to a system with a leak without first repairing the leak.
AC System probably needs refrigerant added.
I have the same problem. Refrigerant is low due to a small leak in the system. They came out and added refrigerant to my system and it worked fine. Now after a long power outage (hurricane IKE) I am having the same problem. It appears I have a small leak in my system and need more refrigerant installed!
The Air Conditioner needs electricity to power all the electrical controls, operate the compressor that pushes the refrigerant through the system, and run the fans.
It usually means that the air conditioner has low refrigerant. You need to get the compressor recharged - but beware - if the unit IS low on refrigerant, then you might have a leak in the cooling system.
No, not unless you have the proper equipment to recharge the system and/or dispose of the old AC refrigerant.