Finally I got this problem fixed. It was the Humidity Sensor. I bought a new one for $45 and replaced it by my self. It is located on the windshield on the right of the rear view mirror. Once you replace the old one with the new one, then the Air recirculation button will work at anytime you want.
yes it is. just don't push the bracket's clips so hard so you don't break them. but once you take the bracket out, then since you'll never use the old sensor, you can break if you wanna remove it effortlessly.
I have a 2012 300 and it happened to me as soon as the temperature got down into the 40's. Dealer replaced the humidity sensor and it worked better but not perfect. After some testing I discovered that the sensor 'believes' the area around it (behind the rear view mirror) is too humid, so it disables the recirculate function. Yes, its very annoying, especially when you don't want to breath bus fumes or dead skunk. However, I have found if you turn on the Defroster at full fan speed it will clear the humidity from around the sensor in about 30 seconds. Then the recirculate button will come back on and you can use it (until the sensor gets humid again). This is at least more tolerable then not having it work at all. There is no permanent fix...
Everybody says how hard it is to remove the cover, but never show themselves doing it. What did you do to remove the cover and the sensor? I hear that if you pull the backing off of the windshield, that the entire windshield will need to be replaced.
noticed this the other morning. I live in California so cold and humidity is not a problem but it does happen from time to time. if your car is doing it in dry warm weather it maybe the humidity sensor on the windshield. good luck
Thank so very much for posting this video. My son's car 2012 300c, had the same issue and was about to take it to the dealer to fix it. But now we knew the fact. Many thanks indeed.
not sure if anyone is still having issues but my 2011 charger had the same issue and I bought a new humidity sensor (behind my rear view mirror) and cost $110 from the dealership and replaced it myself within 2 minutes and my a/c recerculation is working again.really helps in Houston summers
have same problem. replace the humidity sensors and the problem went away. I used to take my vehicles to a mechanic but I learned these mechanics today going on the old way of fixing thing instead of getting a scanner to diagnose the problem they looking in an outdated old book to fix things and change you a fortune and done nothing that way I brought me an scanner and learn how to read it and fix it myself and I learn that anybody can fix there own vehicles cheap and easy and it common sense and TH-cam got a video for everything’s you can imagine and want cost you a dime to look it up first and then you fix it yourself,
I have Chrysler 200,2016 . This option is activated only the front window wipers working continuously for , you say, 10 minutes . Then if you press the recirculation button it is just blinking without engagement. Also I learned there is an interaction with the out side temperature. I asked dealer and they said 200 is not equipped with humid sensor. So it has programmed with a combination of temperature and engaging the wipers.
My 2011 model recirculate button went out as well. If you find out anything please let us know. I'm going to write corporate about this issue with this car. This the last Chrysler I will be purchasing.
Mine does this whenever it’s hot outside. Ive been dealing with it for years. And in miami it’s a requirement super hot in the cabin without the recirc.
Replacing the humidity sensor also fixed my 2011 Chrysler 300. Amazing to fix a problem like this in an hour for $60. Really thin screwdrivers to pop open the case on the windshield, behind the rearview mirror. Order the sensor online using the part number from the original sensor. Mine was 55111389AD.
Hi every body I found the resirculation A/C problem on a Charger 2013 and the cause this problem in my case is the humidity sensor that goes in the top of the windshield near the rear view mirror.
My A/C is not Cooling at all, would this be the reason why? I replaced my A/C control panel and still no difference I also added more freeze or freon but still not working
It’s not a design issue. Mine does it too and I live in Florida. No recirculating air even when it’s 90 degrees outside. Don’t know what it is but not a design problem.
Same car. Same problem. But its hot here temperatures reach the 90s. I've noticed when it's that hot it won't turn on but when it cools down at night it works fine (sometimes). Hate this. Please tell me you found out how to fix it!!! I'm tired of smelling other people's cigarette smoke and I have my small children in the car.. They don't need this!
Lyanne Turrubiates I have not done anything with this problem recently. Since we live in Florida and it only happens to me when it's cold I haven't gotten back to dealing with it. My plan is when the weather changes , I will set it to recirculate and unplug the actuator so is will not be able to re open. If it works I will let you know.
Replacing the humidity sensor also fixed my 2011 Chrysler 300. Amazing to fix a problem like this in an hour for $60. Really thin screwdrivers to pop open the case on the windshield, behind the rearview mirror. Order the sensor online using the part number from the original sensor. Mine was 55111389AD.
The vehicle by default should not go into recirculate when you have any defrost setting selected-your selection is defrosted and floor ventilation. Select another vent position and try again. Nothing is wrong with your car.
KCCarGuy I HAVE tried every different vent selection and tried to use the hard and soft recirculate button each time I tried a new vent selection. However it still wouldn't let me use it no matter what vent selection I chose. I HAVE noticed that at any given time that the soft key would all of a sudden be illuminated so that it could be used. I don't understand it.
digisuboob Hello, my 2013 Chrysler 300C (John Varvatos) is doing the exact same thisng your is with the RECIRC button. Did you ever get yours fixed or did you trade it in?
Update. After fighting with this problem I have discovered there is a logical reason for this problem. From an engineering standpoint it is working like it should. Let me explain. When you put your defrost on in the cold weather it is trying to do 2 things at the same time. One is to warm the window to remove ice and frost. It's second job is to remove moisture in the air. It does this by cycling your ac compressor and using fresh air from outside. You can not clear a fogged window with recycled moist air. So Chrysler programmed the climate control to only allow fresh air from outside when it is cold and you turn on the defrost. If you want to bypass this setting turn on your air conditioner and when it finally lets you put it in recirculate, unplug the actuator behind the glove box. This way it can't reopen the outside vent. I hope this info helps.
Same problem here in Phx,AZ.this is BS , everybody has these issues and Chrysler playing the dumb roll.Im pissed and we should get a rally going online ,flood there site and call centers.
The recirculate will not work when you have it on defrost as you had it in the video. With that being said my recirc lights up and seems to be working but I can still smell all the exhaust from the cars in front of me. This Chrysler ac system is pure shit
2011 model. Stopped working a year ago. It just flashes 3 times when the recirculate button is depressed. And the display icon also is not illuminated. Chrysler used to mean quality. I don't see it ! We have an asthmatic who suffers because of this !
6CCORVETTEMAN Hello, my 2013 Chrysler 300C (John Varvatos) is doing the exact same thisng your is with the RECIRC button. Did you ever get yours fixed or did you trade it in?
Problem solved TNX to www.chargerforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-149804.html Found a solution to my problem. It was indeed the humidity sensor that went out. After replacing it, I have recirculating air again :D i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/Foreverzero93/313E24D1-AD3E-4017-96D0-AF78DF7DE373_zpsauoyoz1m.jpg i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/Foreverzero93/940E4AD4-255C-43DD-8B6D-A27E1979D76A_zpsuyzvmqne.jpg
+Māris Vēveris To be sure, If I replaced the humidity sensor, will the A/C Recirculation work? because mine instead of working in cold temp only which annoys me because the windshield gets fogged up. I will be satisfied if the A/C recirculation button turned on hot temp rather than cold temp since the windshield wont get foggy like in cold temp
Finally I got this problem fixed. It was the Humidity Sensor. I bought a new one for $45 and replaced it by my self. It is located on the windshield on the right of the rear view mirror. Once you replace the old one with the new one, then the Air recirculation button will work at anytime you want.
hi did you upload a video for this problem ? i have the same issue!!!!!
Unfortunately I didn't make a video for it, but I will do it for you soon. It is not hard to fix though.
is it easy to chang ?
yes it is. just don't push the bracket's clips so hard so you don't break them.
but once you take the bracket out, then since you'll never use the old sensor, you can break if you wanna remove it effortlessly.
Majid Zahrani did you have the same issues with the heating/cooling not workimg properly, and did replacing the humidity sensor correct this?
It's either humidity sensor located inside the rear view mirror box or the actuator located underneath your glove compartment box
I have a 2012 300 and it happened to me as soon as the temperature got down into the 40's. Dealer replaced the humidity sensor and it worked better but not perfect. After some testing I discovered that the sensor 'believes' the area around it (behind the rear view mirror) is too humid, so it disables the recirculate function. Yes, its very annoying, especially when you don't want to breath bus fumes or dead skunk. However, I have found if you turn on the Defroster at full fan speed it will clear the humidity from around the sensor in about 30 seconds. Then the recirculate button will come back on and you can use it (until the sensor gets humid again). This is at least more tolerable then not having it work at all. There is no permanent fix...
The humidity sensor also fixed my 2011 Chrysler 300. Amazing to fix a problem like this in an hour for $60. Thanks everyone who made us aware.
Everybody says how hard it is to remove the cover, but never show themselves doing it.
What did you do to remove the cover and the sensor?
I hear that if you pull the backing off of the windshield, that the entire windshield will need to be replaced.
noticed this the other morning. I live in California so cold and humidity is not a problem but it does happen from time to time. if your car is doing it in dry warm weather it maybe the humidity sensor on the windshield. good luck
I love the sarcasm lmao
$77.60 at the dealership. It fixed it ty🙂
Had the same problem I replaced the humidity sensor and problem fixed
pj184344 whats the part # for the sensor please
Brad Wheat can't remember just google Chrysler 300 humidity sensor it's the box under the rear view mirror
U can order it from amazon
Thank so very much for posting this video. My son's car 2012 300c, had the same issue and was about to take it to the dealer to fix it. But now we knew the fact.
Many thanks indeed.
The poster of this video only repkied back to the gal.. Dude.. There are others who have same issue too.. Did you find any info on it
It’s a humidity sensor but all newer cars are like this at certain temp won’t let you do it
not sure if anyone is still having issues but my 2011 charger had the same issue and I bought a new humidity sensor (behind my rear view mirror) and cost $110 from the dealership and replaced it myself within 2 minutes and my a/c recerculation is working again.really helps in Houston summers
Chris Ortega do you have a parts #
Brad Wheat I don't but if you go to the dealer and let them know the make and model they'll provide you with the right part.
I got ahold of them thank you part # 55111389AF if anyone needs it hope it works tired of smelling bus fumes
has anyone found a fix this Houston heart is no joke
have same problem. replace the humidity sensors and the problem went away. I used to take my vehicles to a mechanic but I learned these mechanics today going on the old way of fixing thing instead of getting a scanner to diagnose the problem they looking in an outdated old book to fix things and change you a fortune and done nothing that way I brought me an scanner and learn how to read it and fix it myself and I learn that anybody can fix there own vehicles cheap and easy and it common sense and TH-cam got a video for everything’s you can imagine and want cost you a dime to look it up first and then you fix it yourself,
I have Chrysler 200,2016 . This option is activated only the front window wipers working continuously for , you say, 10 minutes . Then if you press the recirculation button it is just blinking without engagement. Also I learned there is an interaction with the out side temperature. I asked dealer and they said 200 is not equipped with humid sensor. So it has programmed with a combination of temperature and engaging the wipers.
I Changed humidity sensor and everything is perfect
My 2011 model recirculate button went out as well. If you find out anything please let us know. I'm going to write corporate about this issue with this car. This the last Chrysler I will be purchasing.
even sam ething with dodge charger awd 2012
My circulation button is not working and the blend door actuator keeps on opening and closing
Mine does this whenever it’s hot outside. Ive been dealing with it for years. And in miami it’s a requirement super hot in the cabin without the recirc.
Replacing the humidity sensor also fixed my 2011 Chrysler 300. Amazing to fix a problem like this in an hour for $60. Really thin screwdrivers to pop open the case on the windshield, behind the rearview mirror. Order the sensor online using the part number from the original sensor. Mine was 55111389AD.
Hi every body I found the resirculation A/C problem on a Charger 2013 and the cause this problem in my case is the humidity sensor that goes in the top of the windshield near the rear view mirror.
My A/C is not Cooling at all, would this be the reason why? I replaced my A/C control panel and still no difference I also added more freeze or freon but still not working
Your issue is most likely burnt fuse. I just changed mine and it works fine. Cold air again
The point isn't the temp outside,it is that it doesn't work in hot or cold ,no circulation at all and the TAPPING NOISE IS REALLY DRIVING ME CRAZY
James Smart do you know what the tapping noise is?!
Can anyone tell me how to remove and replace this sensor. I understand where it is located, just don't want to tear the cover up getting to it. Thanks
Where you able to get it off. I trying to do the same thing
Mine don’t turn on in 85° weather
I’m in Texas it’s 100 degrees heat outside and it’s doing the same thing as yours
Has anyone tried to fix the problem?
I be damn!!!
I have the same issue in my 300, anyone fix it?
It’s not a design issue. Mine does it too and I live in Florida. No recirculating air even when it’s 90 degrees outside. Don’t know what it is but not a design problem.
Same car. Same problem. But its hot here temperatures reach the 90s. I've noticed when it's that hot it won't turn on but when it cools down at night it works fine (sometimes). Hate this. Please tell me you found out how to fix it!!! I'm tired of smelling other people's cigarette smoke and I have my small children in the car.. They don't need this!
Lyanne Turrubiates I have not done anything with this problem recently. Since we live in Florida and it only happens to me when it's cold I haven't gotten back to dealing with it. My plan is when the weather changes , I will set it to recirculate and unplug the actuator so is will not be able to re open. If it works I will let you know.
Lol…. It’s the blend door actuator or recirculate actuator, it’s under the dash, under the glove box, easy fix for $30
What about if its above 85° and still not working
Replacing the humidity sensor also fixed my 2011 Chrysler 300. Amazing to fix a problem like this in an hour for $60. Really thin screwdrivers to pop open the case on the windshield, behind the rearview mirror. Order the sensor online using the part number from the original sensor. Mine was 55111389AD.
Has nothing 2 do with the outside temperature
The vehicle by default should not go into recirculate when you have any defrost setting selected-your selection is defrosted and floor ventilation. Select another vent position and try again. Nothing is wrong with your car.
KCCarGuy I HAVE tried every different vent selection and tried to use the hard and soft recirculate button each time I tried a new vent selection. However it still wouldn't let me use it no matter what vent selection I chose. I HAVE noticed that at any given time that the soft key would all of a sudden be illuminated so that it could be used. I don't understand it.
mine does the same thing, did you ever get a solution?
digisuboob
Hello, my 2013 Chrysler 300C (John Varvatos) is doing the exact same thisng your is with the RECIRC button. Did you ever get yours fixed or did you trade it in?
I have the same Problem brother I’m about to be done with all this bull shit
Change the humidity sensor and it will fix the problem,
I have the same problem and it has already caused damage to my health.
Update. After fighting with this problem I have discovered there is a logical reason for this problem. From an engineering standpoint it is working like it should. Let me explain. When you put your defrost on in the cold weather it is trying to do 2 things at the same time. One is to warm the window to remove ice and frost. It's second job is to remove moisture in the air. It does this by cycling your ac compressor and using fresh air from outside. You can not clear a fogged window with recycled moist air. So Chrysler programmed the climate control to only allow fresh air from outside when it is cold and you turn on the defrost. If you want to bypass this setting turn on your air conditioner and when it finally lets you put it in recirculate, unplug the actuator behind the glove box. This way it can't reopen the outside vent. I hope this info helps.
It's 90 in my city and I still facing the same problem. All the bad smells get inside the car.
Same problem here in Phx,AZ.this is BS , everybody has these issues and Chrysler playing the dumb roll.Im pissed and we should get a rally going online ,flood there site and call centers.
well looks like I have to replace my humidity sensor
That's not normal bud you need a new humidity sensor
The recirculate will not work when you have it on defrost as you had it in the video. With that being said my recirc lights up and seems to be working but I can still smell all the exhaust from the cars in front of me. This Chrysler ac system is pure shit
Mine just blinks then turned off
can't recirculate if you're in defrost....lmao...all cars are like that
2011 model. Stopped working a year ago. It just flashes 3 times when the recirculate button is depressed. And the display icon also is not illuminated. Chrysler used to mean quality. I don't see it ! We have an asthmatic who suffers because of this !
6CCORVETTEMAN
Hello, my 2013 Chrysler 300C (John Varvatos) is doing the exact same thisng your is with the RECIRC button. Did you ever get yours fixed or did you trade it in?
The way to fix it is to turn OFF your def, it DOES NOT work when def is on!! Recirculate ONLY works on any position EXCEPT def.
Brian Zaborowski I have same issue except it does not matter if it’s on floor or face same situation occurs
I have no more issues because I got rid of the pos!
Humidity sensor is the problem. I just replaced it and problem solved!!
Patricio Gonzalez how much did that cost?
😡😡😡
Waste 😂of time
Problem solved TNX to www.chargerforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-149804.html
Found a solution to my problem. It was indeed the humidity sensor that went out. After replacing it, I have recirculating air again :D
i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/Foreverzero93/313E24D1-AD3E-4017-96D0-AF78DF7DE373_zpsauoyoz1m.jpg
i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/Foreverzero93/940E4AD4-255C-43DD-8B6D-A27E1979D76A_zpsuyzvmqne.jpg
+Māris Vēveris To be sure, If I replaced the humidity sensor, will the A/C Recirculation work? because mine instead of working in cold temp only which annoys me because the windshield gets fogged up. I will be satisfied if the A/C recirculation button turned on hot temp rather than cold temp since the windshield wont get foggy like in cold temp