aircon working OK?
#11
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Re: aircon working OK?
Hi Dan,
The compressor may run longer, or not at all if you're low on
refrigerant.
Visa versa the A/C condenser is in front of the radiator:
http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/accar.gif unless someone installed
an aftermarket transmission cooler for hauling a trailer:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=TRAN
The stock transmission cooler is run into the lower part of the radiator
reservoirs: http://www.----------.com/linefitting.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Danny wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> I'm used to cars like Saab etc where the compressor and fan run for
> longer periods with longer rests between. Thanks again.
>
> I see that there is an additional cooler in front of the radiator - am
> I right in thinking this is the auto transmission cooler and that the
> aircon condenser is built into the radiator?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
The compressor may run longer, or not at all if you're low on
refrigerant.
Visa versa the A/C condenser is in front of the radiator:
http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/accar.gif unless someone installed
an aftermarket transmission cooler for hauling a trailer:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=TRAN
The stock transmission cooler is run into the lower part of the radiator
reservoirs: http://www.----------.com/linefitting.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Danny wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> I'm used to cars like Saab etc where the compressor and fan run for
> longer periods with longer rests between. Thanks again.
>
> I see that there is an additional cooler in front of the radiator - am
> I right in thinking this is the auto transmission cooler and that the
> aircon condenser is built into the radiator?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
#12
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Re: aircon working OK?
Hi Dan,
The compressor may run longer, or not at all if you're low on
refrigerant.
Visa versa the A/C condenser is in front of the radiator:
http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/accar.gif unless someone installed
an aftermarket transmission cooler for hauling a trailer:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=TRAN
The stock transmission cooler is run into the lower part of the radiator
reservoirs: http://www.----------.com/linefitting.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Danny wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> I'm used to cars like Saab etc where the compressor and fan run for
> longer periods with longer rests between. Thanks again.
>
> I see that there is an additional cooler in front of the radiator - am
> I right in thinking this is the auto transmission cooler and that the
> aircon condenser is built into the radiator?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
The compressor may run longer, or not at all if you're low on
refrigerant.
Visa versa the A/C condenser is in front of the radiator:
http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/accar.gif unless someone installed
an aftermarket transmission cooler for hauling a trailer:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=TRAN
The stock transmission cooler is run into the lower part of the radiator
reservoirs: http://www.----------.com/linefitting.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Danny wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> I'm used to cars like Saab etc where the compressor and fan run for
> longer periods with longer rests between. Thanks again.
>
> I see that there is an additional cooler in front of the radiator - am
> I right in thinking this is the auto transmission cooler and that the
> aircon condenser is built into the radiator?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
#13
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Re: aircon working OK?
Hi Dan,
The compressor may run longer, or not at all if you're low on
refrigerant.
Visa versa the A/C condenser is in front of the radiator:
http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/accar.gif unless someone installed
an aftermarket transmission cooler for hauling a trailer:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=TRAN
The stock transmission cooler is run into the lower part of the radiator
reservoirs: http://www.----------.com/linefitting.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Danny wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> I'm used to cars like Saab etc where the compressor and fan run for
> longer periods with longer rests between. Thanks again.
>
> I see that there is an additional cooler in front of the radiator - am
> I right in thinking this is the auto transmission cooler and that the
> aircon condenser is built into the radiator?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
The compressor may run longer, or not at all if you're low on
refrigerant.
Visa versa the A/C condenser is in front of the radiator:
http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/accar.gif unless someone installed
an aftermarket transmission cooler for hauling a trailer:
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=TRAN
The stock transmission cooler is run into the lower part of the radiator
reservoirs: http://www.----------.com/linefitting.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Danny wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> I'm used to cars like Saab etc where the compressor and fan run for
> longer periods with longer rests between. Thanks again.
>
> I see that there is an additional cooler in front of the radiator - am
> I right in thinking this is the auto transmission cooler and that the
> aircon condenser is built into the radiator?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Danny
>
> http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
> http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
> http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
> Gold blend)
> swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
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Re: aircon working OK?
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> I think that if you follow the plumbing lines to the front radiator, you
> will find that it is part of the air conditioner system. The trans cooler is
> very small if there is one. If there isn't one, then you will find the
> plumbing to it going into what passes for the bottom tank on the radiator.
> Some radiators have the tanks on the sides, I am not sure how the Cherokee
> is configured, and the bottom tank is the one opposite the tank with the
> filler cap on it.
>
> Like Bill said, the fan itself inside the passenger compartment should come
> on and stay on where ever you have set the speed control. The A/C clutch
> will cycle off and on, but for the most part this is completely transparent
> from the driver's seat.
Thanks Jeff. I'm having an additional transmission cooler fitted next
week, since I have the little radiator jobbie at the moment and am
towing a large catering trailer.
The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
it operates
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
>
> I think that if you follow the plumbing lines to the front radiator, you
> will find that it is part of the air conditioner system. The trans cooler is
> very small if there is one. If there isn't one, then you will find the
> plumbing to it going into what passes for the bottom tank on the radiator.
> Some radiators have the tanks on the sides, I am not sure how the Cherokee
> is configured, and the bottom tank is the one opposite the tank with the
> filler cap on it.
>
> Like Bill said, the fan itself inside the passenger compartment should come
> on and stay on where ever you have set the speed control. The A/C clutch
> will cycle off and on, but for the most part this is completely transparent
> from the driver's seat.
Thanks Jeff. I'm having an additional transmission cooler fitted next
week, since I have the little radiator jobbie at the moment and am
towing a large catering trailer.
The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
it operates
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
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Re: aircon working OK?
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> I think that if you follow the plumbing lines to the front radiator, you
> will find that it is part of the air conditioner system. The trans cooler is
> very small if there is one. If there isn't one, then you will find the
> plumbing to it going into what passes for the bottom tank on the radiator.
> Some radiators have the tanks on the sides, I am not sure how the Cherokee
> is configured, and the bottom tank is the one opposite the tank with the
> filler cap on it.
>
> Like Bill said, the fan itself inside the passenger compartment should come
> on and stay on where ever you have set the speed control. The A/C clutch
> will cycle off and on, but for the most part this is completely transparent
> from the driver's seat.
Thanks Jeff. I'm having an additional transmission cooler fitted next
week, since I have the little radiator jobbie at the moment and am
towing a large catering trailer.
The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
it operates
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
>
> I think that if you follow the plumbing lines to the front radiator, you
> will find that it is part of the air conditioner system. The trans cooler is
> very small if there is one. If there isn't one, then you will find the
> plumbing to it going into what passes for the bottom tank on the radiator.
> Some radiators have the tanks on the sides, I am not sure how the Cherokee
> is configured, and the bottom tank is the one opposite the tank with the
> filler cap on it.
>
> Like Bill said, the fan itself inside the passenger compartment should come
> on and stay on where ever you have set the speed control. The A/C clutch
> will cycle off and on, but for the most part this is completely transparent
> from the driver's seat.
Thanks Jeff. I'm having an additional transmission cooler fitted next
week, since I have the little radiator jobbie at the moment and am
towing a large catering trailer.
The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
it operates
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
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Re: aircon working OK?
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> I think that if you follow the plumbing lines to the front radiator, you
> will find that it is part of the air conditioner system. The trans cooler is
> very small if there is one. If there isn't one, then you will find the
> plumbing to it going into what passes for the bottom tank on the radiator.
> Some radiators have the tanks on the sides, I am not sure how the Cherokee
> is configured, and the bottom tank is the one opposite the tank with the
> filler cap on it.
>
> Like Bill said, the fan itself inside the passenger compartment should come
> on and stay on where ever you have set the speed control. The A/C clutch
> will cycle off and on, but for the most part this is completely transparent
> from the driver's seat.
Thanks Jeff. I'm having an additional transmission cooler fitted next
week, since I have the little radiator jobbie at the moment and am
towing a large catering trailer.
The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
it operates
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
>
> I think that if you follow the plumbing lines to the front radiator, you
> will find that it is part of the air conditioner system. The trans cooler is
> very small if there is one. If there isn't one, then you will find the
> plumbing to it going into what passes for the bottom tank on the radiator.
> Some radiators have the tanks on the sides, I am not sure how the Cherokee
> is configured, and the bottom tank is the one opposite the tank with the
> filler cap on it.
>
> Like Bill said, the fan itself inside the passenger compartment should come
> on and stay on where ever you have set the speed control. The A/C clutch
> will cycle off and on, but for the most part this is completely transparent
> from the driver's seat.
Thanks Jeff. I'm having an additional transmission cooler fitted next
week, since I have the little radiator jobbie at the moment and am
towing a large catering trailer.
The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
it operates
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
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Re: aircon working OK?
Danny,
Danny <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
<snip>
> The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
> the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
> coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
> I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
> it operates
On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
in a similar way.
As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
will chime in here...
-John
Danny <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
<snip>
> The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
> the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
> coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
> I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
> it operates
On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
in a similar way.
As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
will chime in here...
-John
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Re: aircon working OK?
Danny,
Danny <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
<snip>
> The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
> the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
> coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
> I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
> it operates
On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
in a similar way.
As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
will chime in here...
-John
Danny <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
<snip>
> The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
> the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
> coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
> I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
> it operates
On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
in a similar way.
As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
will chime in here...
-John
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Re: aircon working OK?
Danny,
Danny <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
<snip>
> The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
> the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
> coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
> I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
> it operates
On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
in a similar way.
As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
will chime in here...
-John
Danny <danny@nospam.gaggia-espresso.com> wrote:
<snip>
> The fan in the compartment stays on at whatever setting I use, it was
> the electric fan on the A/C I was querying. Spends all it's life
> coming on and going off every few seconds, which isn't how other cars
> I've had with A/C work. And it's noisy. And the headlights dim when
> it operates
On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
in a similar way.
As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
will chime in here...
-John
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Re: aircon working OK?
John Sevey wrote:
> Danny,
> On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
> cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
> in a similar way.
>
> As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
> cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
>
> As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
> least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
> nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
> will chime in here...
>
> -John
Thanks John. While you're here, another question? :)
How can I definitively know what gearbox I have. The owners manual
refers to the 4.0l auto as needing Dexron/Mercon, and the 2.5l needing
chrysler fluid (ATF+2). Elsewhere on the net I read that you should
never use Dexron in a Chrysler transmission, but I don't know if mine
is Chrysler or the Asian Warner (sp?) alternative...
My local gearbox specialist is fitting an oil cooler next week, and
told me that apart from the early Jeeps they all had the Chrysler 518
(derived from the older Torqueflight), and they are happy with Dexron
- I really don't want to get this wrong, since I'm mostly towing and
at the moment the transmission fluid is a lovely bright red :)
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
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> Danny,
> On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
> cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
> in a similar way.
>
> As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
> cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
>
> As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
> least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
> nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
> will chime in here...
>
> -John
Thanks John. While you're here, another question? :)
How can I definitively know what gearbox I have. The owners manual
refers to the 4.0l auto as needing Dexron/Mercon, and the 2.5l needing
chrysler fluid (ATF+2). Elsewhere on the net I read that you should
never use Dexron in a Chrysler transmission, but I don't know if mine
is Chrysler or the Asian Warner (sp?) alternative...
My local gearbox specialist is fitting an oil cooler next week, and
told me that apart from the early Jeeps they all had the Chrysler 518
(derived from the older Torqueflight), and they are happy with Dexron
- I really don't want to get this wrong, since I'm mostly towing and
at the moment the transmission fluid is a lovely bright red :)
--
Regards,
Danny
http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
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