To Invest or Not to Invest - 2005 Dodge Ram?

The AC cannot run if the engine is running but maybe a fan is running inside the car or under the hood. Most of the items you listed are not terribly expensive or mandatory to get it driveable. Other than the power drain issue you can pick at the other items one at a time. The biggest question is do you want to offend the father in law by selling it?

I would not sell it. At minimum, I would pass it down to my daughter. I have learned the ignition switch may be the culprit. This is the reason the fan is blowing intermittently and causing my battery to drain while engine is shut off. All Fluids - CHECKED & DONE Filters - CHECKED & DONE Tune-Up - PENDING Ignition Switch - PENDING (converting to push button) Gas Cap - CHECKED & DONE Battery - CHECKED & DONE Alternator - CHECKED & DONE Brakes - CHECKED & DONE Radiator - CHECKED & DONE Oil and Flush - CHECKED & DONE Hood Struts - CHECKED & DONE Suspension - CHECKED & DONE Sway Bar Linkages - CHECKED & DONE All Bearings - CHECKED & DONE Cargo Light - PENDING Reverse Light - CHECKED & DONE Window Tint - PENDING Driver's Side Control Panel - PENDING Steam Clean/Upholstery - PENDING Chip - PENDING A/C - PENDING Supreme Gasoline (only) - CHECKED & DONE Sea Foam - CHECKED & DONE Radio & Speaker Replacement - PENDING Tires (Balanced & Rotation) - CHECKED & DONE Replace Spare Tire - PENDING Bedliner Resprayed - PENDING Paint - PENDING Money spent thus far is $1,200. Just the supreme gasoline and the Seafoam has made a huge difference in how it runs or picks-up. Solid truck so far. Debating on re-upholstering seats or deep steam clean. I want to either paint truck factory paint or changing to Chevy's IRIDESCENT PEARL TRICOAT - Will buy new tires in the next few months. Finally, replacing stereo and speakers. These are probably the most expensive items. Tune Up will run roughly $250 and Push Start approximately $175 A/C should be under warranty. Will keep anyone posted.