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Old 02-23-2015, 07:24 PM
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Why doesn't the heat circulate through any other vent besides the front window defrost? My feet are freezing driving in this 0 degree weather!
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What year? Older model will dump to defrost of vacuum is lost. Let us know the year and we can help
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my 96 did this, it was the infamouse vacuum leak under the battery
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Somethings wrong with this stuff on your Jeep.
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It's a 2000 Sport. Thanks for the diagram Cruiser. Which line should I focus on here?


If it's a vacuum leak, does that mean the line is cracked? Is it a metal line or a rubber hose?
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It's a 2000 Sport. Thanks for the diagram Cruiser. Which line should I focus on here?


If it's a vacuum leak, does that mean the line is cracked? Is it a metal line or a rubber hose?
The one from the reservoir to the HVAC controls first.
Hard plastic lines with rubber end fittings.
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Had the same issue, found the line had fallen off the res tank behind the front bumper/under battery.
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Had the same issue, found the line had fallen off the res tank behind the front bumper/under battery.
Yep. Time for some noggin pokin.
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Mine has the same problem could you supply a diagram for me and advice please
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Mine has the same problem could you supply a diagram for me and advice please
Thanks for your post.

We’re here to help, but you must understand that all Jeeps are not the same.
In order for us to give you more accurate advice and help, we must know the following, as applicable, along with detailed information as to the symptoms/problems etc:

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Thank you!
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Originally Posted by eriddle
Mine has the same problem could you supply a diagram for me and advice please
Pretty much the same deal.
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