At least that's what I can see.. I have little mechanical know-how. Do I need to replace the whole unit or can I repair something?

Doesn't sound good if the A/C compressor isn't turning it sound like it's shot. That was the first repair I had on my '02 when I bought it on july of '06. Lucky for me they fixed it under warranty. If the pump has seized it's probably toast.

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MagnaFlo Muffler, New Radiator, Rebuilt A/C system,Rebuilt Rear Diff, LBJ's twice
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Low refrigerant. You probably have a leak. You can try a recharge kit or jump the low pressure switch.

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chances are you are low on refrigerant. with the engine off, you should be able to turn the center part of the compressor to check that it isn't locked up.

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.......all GONE!

I bought a recharge kit and tried filling it. There's a huge leak on the condenser.

Just be glad its not the evap.

Did something go through it and put a hole in it?

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You are lucky. The old AC units would continue to run and lock up the compressor and throw the cerpintine belt. BIG bucks for repair.

As it is, the ac compressor will stop running when low on r134a or what ever it has in it as a safety valve for the compressor. It is supposed to do that.

Condensors are realitivly cheap from a variety of outlets. Best to have someone who really knows what is going on.

The refrigerent has the lube for the copressor mixed in it. It also has a kind of green dye in it. Use a florecent or ultraviolet (black light) to locake the leak(s) in the system. Do this before you take it some where as they MIGHT wanna replace more than you need.

Be glad it did stop. saved you big bucks.

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In July 3rd 2006 after just purchasing my 2002 Liberty Sport found right off the lot that the A/C didn't work , this was one of the first things I said was I want A/C. Here is the resuls of the bill and although they wanted me to pay $100.00 warranty deductable I fought that and got all fund were credited to me.

1 each #5183560-AA Condenser 24027005 $219.30
2 each # R-134 Refridgerent $18.00 $36.00
2 each # 5066497-AA Gasket A/ 24025111 $5.36 $10.72

Total Parts $266.02

Labor $775.00

Rebuild A/C system $1,041.02

This was the first in an ongoing battle with the used car department. But the General Manager upon hearing the 3 weeks of HE!! I went through jus to hav a safe and funcional Jeep. Thats why theyare called stealerships.

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2002 Sport 4x4 3.7 L w/auto
Amsoil from bumper to bumper, Amsoil Air Filter
PIAA head light bulbs, Fog Light switched out to SilverStar 9005's
MagnaFlo Muffler, New Radiator, Rebuilt A/C system,Rebuilt Rear Diff, LBJ's twice
Dunlop 245/70-16 Rover AT