Jeremyvnc
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Louisville, KY
Hey guys,
Backstory:
Last year I did some work on my a/c system in my 99 xj. I changed out the accumulator, compressor, and I think the low pressure side tube (where the orifice filter is embedded). I had all of the refrigerant sucked out which sucked (pardon the pun) since the system had a grand total of 2 oz in it ($60). After I installed the parts, I took it back and had them vacuum it and fill it (another flippin $120). The system work fine for a couple of weeks until my wife tells me it stopped. I pop the hood and low and behold, the tube I installed popped off the firewall side, thus emptying the system. I was quite mad at this turn of events and probably should have taken it back to the guys who filled it but didn't.
A year later, I'm in the same position. It had dropped off my priority list due to colder temperatures, final college semesters, and my wedding.
Today:
Bottom line is, I've got a 99 xj with no a/c entering the hottest months of the year. I bought some cans of refrigerant, oil, and a filling hose from AutoZone hoping to fill the system myself but the clutch on the compressor will not engage. Can someone help me or direct me to fix this?
Thanks so much,
Jeremy
Backstory:
Last year I did some work on my a/c system in my 99 xj. I changed out the accumulator, compressor, and I think the low pressure side tube (where the orifice filter is embedded). I had all of the refrigerant sucked out which sucked (pardon the pun) since the system had a grand total of 2 oz in it ($60). After I installed the parts, I took it back and had them vacuum it and fill it (another flippin $120). The system work fine for a couple of weeks until my wife tells me it stopped. I pop the hood and low and behold, the tube I installed popped off the firewall side, thus emptying the system. I was quite mad at this turn of events and probably should have taken it back to the guys who filled it but didn't.
A year later, I'm in the same position. It had dropped off my priority list due to colder temperatures, final college semesters, and my wedding.
Today:
Bottom line is, I've got a 99 xj with no a/c entering the hottest months of the year. I bought some cans of refrigerant, oil, and a filling hose from AutoZone hoping to fill the system myself but the clutch on the compressor will not engage. Can someone help me or direct me to fix this?
Thanks so much,
Jeremy