A/C Gone

NorCalKJ · **Posted:** Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:12 pm

Hi All,
When I turn my control dial inside the Jeep to any of the A/C settings, the A/C clutch will engage as normal. However, it then disengages after a couple seconds without me touching any internal controls. With the controls set to A/C, the clutch will continue to engage and then disengage(within about 2 seconds) every 5 sceond or so. This leaves me with no cool air running through the vents as the compressor won't stay on for any length of time. Anybody ran into this before? Is this maybe a safety mechanism for a bigger problem?

Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated, as I'm trying to stay away from the dealer as long as possible (no warranty left).
Thanks!

PitViper · **Posted:** Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:34 pm

low freon or bad pressure sensor

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:48 pm

Id say its just low freon, no biggie really. You can get a kit at walmart that comes with a guage and everything to add freon.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:43 pm

Doubt it is "freon"...probably the "newer stuff"

PitViper · **Posted:** Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:57 pm

yeah ok refrigerant.... picky.... r134A

saxdogg · **Joined:** Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:26 pm **Posts:** 199

Keep in mind, if it's low, its got a leak. Just buying another can and recharging is a temp fix. JP

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:17 pm

saxdogg wrote:

Keep in mind, if it's low, its got a leak. Just buying another can and recharging is a temp fix. JP

But it may be a fix that last 3 years. :wink:

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:48 am

PitViper wrote:

yeah ok refrigerant.... picky.... r134A

Not being picky...don't want him asking for freon from the parts guy for a 2006 and wondering why all the counter guys are cracking up

and trying to sell him a Tornado too :twisted:

I would hate for somebody to borrow my CRD and come back to tell me they filled it up with premuim for letting them use it...picky?...nah...devastated... :shock:

saxdogg · **Joined:** Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:26 pm **Posts:** 199

Jeepjeepster wrote:

saxdogg wrote:

Keep in mind, if it's low, its got a leak. Just buying another can and recharging is a temp fix. JP

But it may be a fix that last 3 years. :wink:

True, I'm just not much of a gambler! :lol:

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:25 am

Some the "refrigerant" at walmart and places has leak sealer in it. Not to sure if that stuff is good on the A/C system but it may seal a small leak...

Talon 1 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:30 am

Also make sure your coolant is filled to proper level. If it`s low, you won`t get AC.

NorCalKJ · **Posted:** Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:45 pm

Thank you all for your comments. I am going to take it to the dealer for a system diagnostic-recharge. With any luck they wont find anything BIG. Thanks again!

Bullet · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:52 am

DarbyWalters wrote:

PitViper wrote:

yeah ok refrigerant.... picky.... r134A

Not being picky...don't want him asking for freon from the parts guy for a 2006 and wondering why all the counter guys are cracking up

and trying to sell him a Tornado too :twisted:

I would hate for somebody to borrow my CRD and come back to tell me they filled it up with premuim for letting them use it...picky?...nah...devastated... :shock:

YIKES! somebody shoot the gas attendant... :shock:

It has happened before....

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:32 am

That would suck. Is Oregon the only one wih gas attendants?

Let us know what happens Shawn. Hope mine doesn't do that soon.

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

Everytime I am in Oregon they look at me like I am Retarded for parking in front of the diesel pump. When I explain it they usually say something like " I aint never seed one a them with a diesel...." :roll:

Bullet · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:26 pm

TDI4BY wrote:

Everytime I am in Oregon they look at me like I am Retarded for parking in front of the diesel pump. When I explain it they usually say something like " I aint never seed one a them with a diesel...." :roll:

LMAOOOO...hey now, we aren't all backwards. :wink:

Ore r wee? :shock:

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