Brand New A/C Clutch ... already problems
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Washington
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L AMC-242 I6
Brand New A/C Clutch ... already problems
So! 2000 Jeep Cherokee (08-99) Sport
4.0L
Just put all new A/C parts under the hood (and some I didn't realize I needed). Vacuumed it, fired it up, all a/c inside the cabin fired up, but no clutch activity on the compressor. Made sure fuses and relays were all in order.
So what gives? Maybe I am missing something. I am kinda new to A/C. The PO had removed all of the underhood items when I got it.
There is one plug that I cant find whatever it goes to. Just want this to be done for summer.
And ... does anyone know good stock size tires that would do ok on rough roads? (not offroading)
4.0L
Just put all new A/C parts under the hood (and some I didn't realize I needed). Vacuumed it, fired it up, all a/c inside the cabin fired up, but no clutch activity on the compressor. Made sure fuses and relays were all in order.
So what gives? Maybe I am missing something. I am kinda new to A/C. The PO had removed all of the underhood items when I got it.
There is one plug that I cant find whatever it goes to. Just want this to be done for summer.
And ... does anyone know good stock size tires that would do ok on rough roads? (not offroading)
The following users liked this post:
318SixPack (08-17-2019)
#2
Senior Member
Did you check the low pressure switch? As far as i can remember, if the low pressure switch is bad, and shows no pressure, the clutch won't kick in to save the compressor. (I'm not entirely sure, my XJ doesn't have ac lol.)
#4
CF Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO
Posts: 2,097
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
It's on the Drier/accumulator. You can jumper the connector to force the compressor to engage like in this pic
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...6&d=1501264590
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...6&d=1501264590
#5
CF Veteran
as for the tires 235/75/15 yields a good range of tasks with proper all season or all terrain tires..... just avoid general grabbers for a month or so lol there must of been a bad batch because almost everyone we done are coming back with separated belts and size doesnt matter. But some falken wildpeaks is a decent budget tire.
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Washington
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L AMC-242 I6
It's on the Drier/accumulator. You can jumper the connector to force the compressor to engage like in this pic
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...6&d=1501264590
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...6&d=1501264590
#7
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Washington
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L AMC-242 I6
as for the tires 235/75/15 yields a good range of tasks with proper all season or all terrain tires..... just avoid general grabbers for a month or so lol there must of been a bad batch because almost everyone we done are coming back with separated belts and size doesnt matter. But some falken wildpeaks is a decent budget tire.
Trending Topics
#9
CF Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Groton, MA
Posts: 3,695
Received 234 Likes
on
207 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: I6 4.0L
Paperclip, short piece of wire, etc - basically force continuity across the contacts.
However, if you're doing this and the A/C compressor kicks on, don't let it run for more than a second. The point of that switch is to protect the compressor from running without proper lubrication, so figure out what's wrong - bad switch or legit problem with pressure in the system so you don't ruin your brand new compressor. As you know, those suckers ain't cheap!
However, if you're doing this and the A/C compressor kicks on, don't let it run for more than a second. The point of that switch is to protect the compressor from running without proper lubrication, so figure out what's wrong - bad switch or legit problem with pressure in the system so you don't ruin your brand new compressor. As you know, those suckers ain't cheap!
#11
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Washington
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L AMC-242 I6
Pretty sure these paper clips aren't conductive, oh well. I found a leak on the accumulator, though. Can even hear it. Guess the o-ring must've ate it when I pressed the metal fitting on the hose in.
#12
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Washington
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L AMC-242 I6
Welp, I've gone through the list of issues again
Verified the clutch works, the system just holds no pressure to have it activate, ergo, the freon is just leaking out somewhere.
The only thing I haven't replaced is the evap core, and I am to the part where you remove the nuts from the studs at the firewall
EXCEPT ...
They are free spinning, I cannot loosen the nuts normally.
Any ideas on how to tackle this? I am about ready to throw a stick of dynamite at this thing and call it good.
Verified the clutch works, the system just holds no pressure to have it activate, ergo, the freon is just leaking out somewhere.
The only thing I haven't replaced is the evap core, and I am to the part where you remove the nuts from the studs at the firewall
EXCEPT ...
They are free spinning, I cannot loosen the nuts normally.
Any ideas on how to tackle this? I am about ready to throw a stick of dynamite at this thing and call it good.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
diggityflex
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
1
03-31-2017 01:30 AM
96ss2283
Suspension/Steering
0
11-13-2016 08:25 PM
YFD_322
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
11
05-16-2015 10:50 AM
twss22
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
5
11-05-2013 05:43 AM
madmike91
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
8
05-26-2011 12:07 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)