2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
08-18-2004, 08:50 PM
#11
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
The only valve in a ac system I know of is a "Expansion Valve". It's right by
the firewall on my 96 xj and both ac lines fo through it.
JoBo
"Grand Jeep" <spam@is.bad> wrote in message news:4123ea14$1@news.gvsu.edu...
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
>
>
the firewall on my 96 xj and both ac lines fo through it.
JoBo
"Grand Jeep" <spam@is.bad> wrote in message news:4123ea14$1@news.gvsu.edu...
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
>
>
08-18-2004, 08:50 PM
#12
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
The only valve in a ac system I know of is a "Expansion Valve". It's right by
the firewall on my 96 xj and both ac lines fo through it.
JoBo
"Grand Jeep" <spam@is.bad> wrote in message news:4123ea14$1@news.gvsu.edu...
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
>
>
the firewall on my 96 xj and both ac lines fo through it.
JoBo
"Grand Jeep" <spam@is.bad> wrote in message news:4123ea14$1@news.gvsu.edu...
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
>
>
08-18-2004, 08:50 PM
#13
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
The only valve in a ac system I know of is a "Expansion Valve". It's right by
the firewall on my 96 xj and both ac lines fo through it.
JoBo
"Grand Jeep" <spam@is.bad> wrote in message news:4123ea14$1@news.gvsu.edu...
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
>
>
the firewall on my 96 xj and both ac lines fo through it.
JoBo
"Grand Jeep" <spam@is.bad> wrote in message news:4123ea14$1@news.gvsu.edu...
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
>
>
08-19-2004, 03:25 AM
#14
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
In message <PeSUc.51229$wo.103@okepread06>, "DougW" wrote:
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
08-19-2004, 03:25 AM
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
In message <PeSUc.51229$wo.103@okepread06>, "DougW" wrote:
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
08-19-2004, 03:25 AM
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
In message <PeSUc.51229$wo.103@okepread06>, "DougW" wrote:
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
08-19-2004, 03:25 AM
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
In message <PeSUc.51229$wo.103@okepread06>, "DougW" wrote:
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
>Grand Jeep did pass the time by typing:
>> A few questions.....
>>
>> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
>> h-valve needed replacing.
>> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
>My question is what is an "h-valve" or where does it go.
Expansion valve.
>
>> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
>> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
>> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
>> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
>> click goes away.
>
>Both AC and defrost run the compressor. That click is the compressor kicking in.
>Your Jeeps computer also speeds up the engine a few hundred RPM every time the
>AC compressor starts. Perfecly normal.
>
>> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
>> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
>> happening here?
>
>My initial thought is someone's blowing smoke up your backside.
>But since it's an 04 and should be a warrantee issue, let them
>fix what ever they need to fix.
08-19-2004, 05:38 AM
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
http://www.----------.com/acHValve.jpg
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Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
08-19-2004, 05:38 AM
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
http://www.----------.com/acHValve.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
08-19-2004, 05:38 AM
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Re: 2004 JGC needs new "H-valve" ??
http://www.----------.com/acHValve.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> A few questions.....
>
> Noticed the ac not pumping out cold air. Took it in, and they said the
> h-valve needed replacing.
> Just curious if this is a common issue with the grand cherokees?
>
> Also, noticed after picking it up from the dealer, whenever the ac (or
> defrost) is on, I notice a slight clicking noise that coincides directly
> with engine speed. (put in Neutral, sit idle, slow click, give it a little
> gas and click picks up) As soon as I turn off the ac or the defrost, the
> click goes away.
> The part needed was not in stock, so it's on order, I'm hoping this will go
> away when they replace the defective part?? Anyone have a clue what's
> happening here?