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2nd Gen Ram Heater Actuator (93-02) – 04720279AB
2nd Gen Ram Heater Actuator (93-02) – 04720279AB
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Your heat is stuck, sluggish, or not responding to the dial. On 2nd Gen Ram trucks, the heater actuator controls the heat door in the HVAC box — and when it fails, you lose the ability to regulate cabin temperature. This is the OEM Mopar replacement, direct factory spec.
Part Number: 04720279AB
Fits:
- 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 1500 (all trims)
- 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 (all trims)
- 1993–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 (select)
- 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Laredo, Limited, SE, TSi, Orvis)
- 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Base)
Why replace it?
- Heat stuck on one setting regardless of dial position
- No heat or heat that won’t turn off
- Clicking or grinding noise from the HVAC box
- Intermittent heat control that gets worse over time
How the 2nd Gen HVAC system works:
The 2nd Gen Ram uses a mix of electric actuators and vacuum-operated doors. The heater actuator is one of the electric units — making it straightforward to diagnose. If your vacuum lines are intact and heat control is still dead, this actuator is the likely culprit.
OEM Mopar quality. Direct plug-and-play fit. No programming required. Fast shipping.
| Year | Make | Model | Body & Trim | Engine & Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | SLT, ST | 3.7L V6 - Gas, 4.7L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Laramie, ST, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Laramie, ST, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Laramie, ST, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Laramie, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1998 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 5.9 Limited, Laredo, Limited, TSi | 4.0L L6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | LT, Laramie, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - CNG, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1997 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | Laredo, Limited, Orvis, TSi | 4.0L L6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Base | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - CNG, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.2L V8 - CNG, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1996 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | Laredo, Limited | 4.0L L6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Base | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - CNG, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.2L V8 - CNG, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1995 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE | 4.0L L6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | Base | 3.9L V6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L V8 - Gas |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Base | 5.2L V8 - Gas, 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6 - Diesel, 5.9L V8 - Gas, 8.0L V10 - Gas |
| 1994 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | Laredo, Limited, SE | 4.0L L6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas |
| 1993 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | Base, Laredo, Limited | 4.0L L6 - Gas, 5.2L V8 - Gas |
| 1993 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | Base | 5.2L V8 - Gas |