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xxxj-va
July 22nd, 2003, 14:28
Well the aux fan came on today and I felt alot of vibration through the jeep. (2000 XJ). Popped the hood and it seems that the fan itself (not the shroud) is cracked almost all the way to the center. How does this happen? Anyway....options for an upgrade that bolts in or what do I need to do here..... additionally, it seems that my a/c condenser bottle (the black bottle mounted near the firewall on the pass side (2000 xj) is constantly WET, even when the a/c is not running. Is this normal? Related? Thanks for the help in advance.

Pete
Eagle
July 22nd, 2003, 15:14
The 2000 aux fan IS an upgrade compared to the earlier designs. Your 2000 should still be under warranty, so why shop for a replacement? Take it to the dealer and ask if they'll replace it under the warranty. Sounds like it was defective from the git-go.
xxxj-va
July 22nd, 2003, 19:52
Thanks, I'll check on the warranty and if its not covered I'll see what they want for the fan. Any wisdom on the ac receiver/dryer bottle being covered in condensation regardless of my a/c being on or not?

THANKS!

P
John90XJ
July 23rd, 2003, 08:25
Are you running the defrost? I understand that the a/c runs to provide dry air for the defrost function.

Originally posted by xxxj-va
Thanks, I'll check on the warranty and if its not covered I'll see what they want for the fan. Any wisdom on the ac receiver/dryer bottle being covered in condensation regardless of my a/c being on or not?

THANKS!

P
xxxj-va
July 23rd, 2003, 11:58
Yeah, that's it. Now I have to find the cheapest place to get a new aux fan assembly.

P
Eagle
July 23rd, 2003, 13:13
Originally posted by xxxj-va
Now I have to find the cheapest place to get a new aux fan assembly.

It's not covered by the 7/70K warranty? Or are you beyond 70,000 miles already?
xxxj-va
July 23rd, 2003, 14:56
I got a 3/36...anyway its covered, however the dealer says they have to do the work. Not possible right now so 200 bucks and 20 minutes and I'm "cool". I'll see if the service manager will work with me tomorrow....on to my suspension issues now.

Thanks for all the info you NAXJAns!

Pete