What to do if your Jeep clutch does not engage?
Do not leave the wire connected or you can burn it up. If the clutch engages, you probably have a bad low pressure switch. You can also use a stethoscope on the NON-turning part of the clutch. Have a friend, while idling the jeep, turn on the ac; please be careful I case it engages.
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee air conditioner go out?
The car can be driven but no features from the radio panel. The air conditioning went out on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Apparently this is a common problem with these vehicles. The dealer’s service writer immediately told me that 85% of the time when the a/c goes out in this vehicle it’s the evaporator inside the car behind the dash.
What to do if your air conditioner clutch does not engage?
If the clutch doesn’t engage, the air conditioning compressor can’t pump refrigerant. So start your diagnosis by determining if the compressor clutch works. Turn the air conditioning controls to MAX AC and start the engine. Then look at the front of the compressor clutch.
When to turn on AC in Jeep Wrangler?
Have a friend, while idling the jeep, turn on the ac; please be careful I case it engages. If you hear a clicking noise, you know power is making it to the clutch, from both the high and low switch, and the clutch is bad.
Why is my a / C CLUTCH not working on my Jeep?
I checked the fuse and relay in the PDC, jumped the low pressure switch, and confirmed 12-13 v. @ the compressor clutch. Is it safe to say the a/c clutch is my culprit? Should I try energizing it direct from the battery to confirm or…???? Any help or suggestions from the WJ Gurus here is greatly appreciated.
If the clutch doesn’t engage, the air conditioning compressor can’t pump refrigerant. So start your diagnosis by determining if the compressor clutch works. Turn the air conditioning controls to MAX AC and start the engine. Then look at the front of the compressor clutch.
Why is my a / C CLUTCH not working on my Dakota?
When it is intermittent, it is probably more wiring or sensor related. Those intermittent problems are always nice to solve. Don’t read too much into it, I just replaced an A/C compressor on a 4.7l dakota last week that took a couple trips of the customer running over here when it was acting up so I could actually see the problem.
Why is the clutch not engaged on my gas compressor?
But if the system is low on refrigerant, the clutch will never engage. Some DIYers then hotwire the low pressure switch to force the compressor clutch to engage while they recharge. BAD MOVE. At that point you’re running the compressor with little to no oil.
Do not leave the wire connected or you can burn it up. If the clutch engages, you probably have a bad low pressure switch. You can also use a stethoscope on the NON-turning part of the clutch. Have a friend, while idling the jeep, turn on the ac; please be careful I case it engages.
Why does my a / C compressor not engage in my Jeep Wrangler?
If there is not enough freon in the system it will not engage the compressor and from the sound of what you say your gauge measured that may be the solution right there. Definitely sounds like the clutch. The clutch has to be removed with a puller and can be a major pain.
Have a friend, while idling the jeep, turn on the ac; please be careful I case it engages. If you hear a clicking noise, you know power is making it to the clutch, from both the high and low switch, and the clutch is bad.
How do you Fuse a Jeep Wrangler TJ?
Tilt the upper edge of the glove box door upward toward the instrument panel enough to reattach the glove box strap to the door. Rotate glove box door to the closed position.