So I did some searching in previous posts, but I couldn't find anyone who's had my problem. My compressor will cycle itself randomly (AC is turned off) everytime the KJ in running. It'll only cycle for about 5 seconds and then stop. Then I'll wait a minute or two and it'll cycle again for 5 sec and stop. It does this until I shut the engine off. It doesn't matter if the defrost is on or off, heater only, or just running the vents with cool/heated air. Is this normal? I do alot of mechanical work, but unfortunately don't know much about the proper functioning of AC systems. Any help would be appriciated.

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07 KJ Sport 4x4, 3.7, 42RLE, Black, and mostly stock for now.
Westin Tail Light Guards and Gutter Guard Inserts.
Wish list is: Frankenlift II Premium, 245/75R16 tires, Al's UCA,
Skink Super Sliders, Full set of Skidplates, ARB Bumper, Warn 8000,
ARB lockers, and I'm sure that I'll come up with more...

The AC compressor is designed to run far more than you're giving it credit for.

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2006 CRD http://www.UtahPowderCoatings.com/ http://www.gorecon.com/ I'm kind of a big deal.
RL rear bumper, ARB front bumper, Mile Marker winch, Power Tank, Skids by Mopar & Skid Row, RL Super Skink Sliders, 235/85R16 MTR, Air Flow Snorkel, DTT, 4.10 gears, Frankenlift II, Katskin leather, JL Audio stereo, Rosen video.

So you mean that it's normal for the compressor to cycle when the AC is turned off??

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07 KJ Sport 4x4, 3.7, 42RLE, Black, and mostly stock for now.
Westin Tail Light Guards and Gutter Guard Inserts.
Wish list is: Frankenlift II Premium, 245/75R16 tires, Al's UCA,
Skink Super Sliders, Full set of Skidplates, ARB Bumper, Warn 8000,
ARB lockers, and I'm sure that I'll come up with more...

Think of your KJ as having Climate control..... The A/C compressor will run even if you have the heat on. If you turn the Mode selector completely off it will stop cycling. Original A/C compressor 250,000KM+ on mine

Ok. Thanks for the info. At least it's normal. Learn something new every day.

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07 KJ Sport 4x4, 3.7, 42RLE, Black, and mostly stock for now.
Westin Tail Light Guards and Gutter Guard Inserts.
Wish list is: Frankenlift II Premium, 245/75R16 tires, Al's UCA,
Skink Super Sliders, Full set of Skidplates, ARB Bumper, Warn 8000,
ARB lockers, and I'm sure that I'll come up with more...

Good to know. Thanks to everyone for the quick responses!

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07 KJ Sport 4x4, 3.7, 42RLE, Black, and mostly stock for now.
Westin Tail Light Guards and Gutter Guard Inserts.
Wish list is: Frankenlift II Premium, 245/75R16 tires, Al's UCA,
Skink Super Sliders, Full set of Skidplates, ARB Bumper, Warn 8000,
ARB lockers, and I'm sure that I'll come up with more...

100% normal,the AC dry's the air which makes the defrost work much better since it dry's the air.

Thanks for the info. TJKJ 2002, I noticed that you have SD plates. You still living there? My wife and I are originally from there.

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07 KJ Sport 4x4, 3.7, 42RLE, Black, and mostly stock for now.
Westin Tail Light Guards and Gutter Guard Inserts.
Wish list is: Frankenlift II Premium, 245/75R16 tires, Al's UCA,
Skink Super Sliders, Full set of Skidplates, ARB Bumper, Warn 8000,
ARB lockers, and I'm sure that I'll come up with more...

I'm originally from SD,now in CO.

I suppose there are alot more trails in CO. SD is kind of limited unless your in the Black Hills.

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07 KJ Sport 4x4, 3.7, 42RLE, Black, and mostly stock for now.
Westin Tail Light Guards and Gutter Guard Inserts.
Wish list is: Frankenlift II Premium, 245/75R16 tires, Al's UCA,
Skink Super Sliders, Full set of Skidplates, ARB Bumper, Warn 8000,
ARB lockers, and I'm sure that I'll come up with more...