2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ A/C condenser replacement and charge system
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- In this video we walk through removing and replacing the A/C condenser on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ. Once that is done we walk through the steps of charging the A/C system with freon
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I know this video is two years old but it really helped me vacuum and charge my system seeing it done on my exact car thank you
So glad this could help and thanks for the comment! Always great to know it has helped someone
Thanks for the video, I've learned to always replace the condenser on these whenever you replace the compressor. Save alot of time and aggregation
Great point and makes sense for sure.
Awesome vid! I gotta say, i really DID wanna watch you put it all back together. I bought a beat up XJ with severed AC lines and Im need to visual of where everything is supposed to go. Ill just rewatch the first half alot haha. Thanks man!
Cool glad it could help! Hope it goes back together smooth. thanks for the feedback I may try to include more of the putting things back together in the future. Thanks for watching
Great video! Just a note for future reference.. when you first puncture your r134 can pop the small cap between your high and low side valves on your gauges. That is a shrader valve and it’s purpose is to purge the air out of your line between your r134 can and your ac system. Skipping this step will force all that air that Is stuck in your line strait into your system you just spent 45min vacuuming! Great video tho. Going to tackle this myself on my 93 this weekend.
Wow! Makes sense now that you say it. Thanks for pointing that out and watching
Yes I think it was a great informative video thank you. I’m going to have to do this on my 98xj.
Glad you found it helpful. Good look with yours. Thanks for watching!!!
I’m going to need this in a few months!
Hope it helps! Cold AC is always a good thing. thanks for watching
Great video man. Very well done. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and glad you liked it
I dig this channel.
Thanks!! I really appreciate that!
Nice Video ... came late to the party here ... just replaced compressor, lines and evaporator on my 2000 Cherokee ( 258k) ... ran fine for awhile but developed a small leak in condenser ... so just ordered a Spectra on Amazon ... I have a big Bouvier des Flandres (dog) and both he and the Jeep are black ... so need AC if he's going to run errands with me ... been driving Cherokees for 30 years now ... my 89 went 300K ... I've rebuilt this one from the ground up a few times (no engine or tranny problems, regular fliuid changes always, little rust)
Sounds cool! you need to post some pics so we can see it. 300K is awesome!
@@41GarageandGrill ... 300 K on my 1989 ... never had it towed ... then bought the black 2000 XJ Sport, just retired as a builder sold my F150 and classic 1980 Fiat Spider, never had the 2000 towed either, always able to get it home ... considered a new Wrangler, but decided to just keep rebuilding the 2000 and I like not having a car payment .... it looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor ... the 4.0 L is hard to beat if you take care of them ... new spectra comes tomorrow ... the old condenser leak is small pin hole, but looses r134 over 3-4 weeks ... I did the radiator last year, so know the tear down up front ...
Thanks man! Great tutorial
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching
Great video! Well edited and that XJ is good lookin'!
Thanks! We got lucky finding one this clean.
@@41GarageandGrill for sure! I love my XJ for a run around vehicle with the kids and keeping the miles off the TJ.
@@jones_edition That's funny because it is the same reason we bought ours especially in winter when the salt hits the roads the XJ becomes the primary ride.
I saw this video and I started dismantling. But You didn’t show us the hard part: getting loose those 2 bolts on the bottom!!! They just go round sns around, and there is no way getting to the head of tje bolts beacause of the radiator.
Sorry I don't remember that one. I must have got lucky and it came out. Hope you are able to get your taken care of
Live saver. A guy crashed into me. All shops are full for 2 weeks. Gots to do it myself 😬
Sorry to hear about the crash but glad this could help
Did you add PAG oil when you installed the new condenser? I replaced the condenser in my 03 TJ about 6 years ago and didn't realize I was supposed to add this oil. Flash forward to this afternoon, an AC tech just told me my condenser is bad again. I'm assuming my not adding the oil is the cause. Thanks for posting BTW.
The one I bought came preoil so I did not. I debated whether to add it anyway but chose not to. we will see if this bites me later. thanks for watching!
Yo! Where did you order that specific condenser? Everywhere I shop online will show a picture of that but when I’ve ordered them, they are different and do NOT fit. Part number please. And link to where you purchased. I’m in neeeeeeed!!!
I bought this at Autozone. It was so long ago I don't have the part number. If I find a bit anything else I will post it.
Having the same issue went to return the condensor that didn't fit to oreilys, they took the part and refused to give me a refund😂
What were your readings on the low and high side after recharging
Sorry I don't remember and wish I would have done a better job capturing it that day
@@41GarageandGrill its all good brother i appreciate it anyways
Nice rig. How oil did you add to the condenser?
Thanks! If I remember correctly it was on the paper that came with the condenser and I think I looked it up on line to cross check it. I should have documented that in the video because it is an important step. Sorry don't have more for you
Thanks! If I remember correctly it was on the paper that came with the condenser and I think I looked it up on line to cross check it. I should have documented that in the video because it is an important step. Sorry don't have more for you
7.75 oz of oil according to manufacturer of mine
@@shanecrews4141 the entire system holds 8 oz. For the condenser you should add 1oz as per service manual, found on another site. TY
@@shanecrews4141 Thanks Shane!
I have a question about your dryer (accumulator) . I have the same one I need to replace the line that goes to the cab not the compressor. Any idea on what that line (hose) is called?
If I am looking at the same lines you are talking about, on mine those are hard lines attached to the evaporator and can not be replaced. It would require replacing the entire evaporator. Let me know if yours is different.
@@41GarageandGrill most the times that hard line I’m talking about is welded to the accumulator, I’ve seen different setups on xj’s. My xj is a 2001 sport
What tool was he using to remove those two hoses?
AC/Fuel line disconnect removal tool. You can pick it up and any parts store. Usually comes in a kit with several sizes
@41GarageandGrill thank you! I was having trouble with those knobs that sit on those hoses. Oh fun times 😂
What tool is that for the metal pipe
That is a fuel and air conditioning disconnect tool. You can pick it up at local auto parts store or Harbor Freight. It took me some getting used to but works great!!
@@41GarageandGrill I got the tool still cant get it off its tight as he!!, can i use pb blaster
@@coltenmartinelli8730 even with the tool it will fight you. I had to move the fittings left, right, up, down to finally get them. I thought think PB Blaster will help with these types of fittings but sure won't hurt. Keep me posted if you get it
@@coltenmartinelli8730 I've got a few videos on this
Reading Comments happens to be funny. Like reading “You didn’t show how you got this out.” Comments like that have to be from some under 50 Clown. My advice to them “Take your vehicle to a mechanic and pay for the work.” That way you can tell him what he should have done
That is so true and would be so funny to do at a shop. Thanks for watching and commenting
Why didn't you show the final High side and low side pressures!!!!!???? That's the whole reason for watching the video
Not sure why I didn't do that. I never realized it until you mentioned it
there was no reason to show the pressures because they will very depending on load and temp pressures do not mean much, should be checking superheat and or subcooling, I have been an HVAC tech for 31 years
you are not adding Freon, its R-134a refrigerant, Freon is just a trade name just like Kleenex or Pepsi
Ha I never even realized I said that. I think is just a habit but you are right. I'm surprised no one else mentioned it before now.