1996 Cherokee Air Conditioning

I need some advice.... I have an 1996 Cherokee Sport 4.0 and the a/c just blows warm now...

A couple of years ago the condenser was replaced and it worked well for a few years now I put soem dye in the system and it appears that maybe an o ring is bad...

My question is now that the sysem is run low am I just looking for more headaches trying to fix the a/c... they want 50 bucks to check the system and 200 to recharge it... with no repairs... I have read a couple of posts where people recommend putting in a new dryer, evaporator etc... looking to fix it as cheap as possible

and is there any other way to evacuate the system?

Advance and such carry pretty good charging systems these days, have you looked there? +/- $40 or so...

Yep, I'd go with the conversion kit you can get to put the R134a into it....get one can with the sealant to help stop any leaks (especially if you haven't replaced the O-ring). I've converted a couple of vehicles, and for $30-40 you can get it working fine again. One vehicle I had to refill each spring, and the other was good for over 2 1/2 years until I donated it.

On a 10 year old vehicle, no sense paying a shop a couple hundred when no major repairs are needed.

wop-bop-aloo-bop-awop-bam-boom! That's what I'm talkin about Fred, nice and easy!

wop-bop-aloo-bop-awop-bam-boom! That's what I'm talkin about Fred, nice and easy!

Yehhhh, man! It's a 1/2 hour job, if that, once you get back from the auto parts store.

Yep, I'd go with the conversion kit you can get to put the R134a into it....get one can with the sealant to help stop any leaks (especially if you haven't replaced the O-ring). I've converted a couple of vehicles, and for $30-40 you can get it working fine again. One vehicle I had to refill each spring, and the other was good for over 2 1/2 years until I donated it.

On a 10 year old vehicle, no sense paying a shop a couple hundred when no major repairs are needed.


Doesnt the 96 ALREADY have the 134a?:uhoh:

yes it does already have the 134a... if i add a can of the sealer will it take care of the o ring?

If it's not too far gone. If it is, replace it dude. It's an O-Ring. C'mon.

Replace the o-ring and recharge...50 bucks.

I just did a rebuilt compressor and a recharge on the road to Jeep Jamboree..440 bucks...Just didn't want to run trails with no AC.

(No..I didn't evacuate...the air was dry and it was open for just a minute or so.)

Doesnt the 96 ALREADY have the 134a?:uhoh:


Errrr...whups, the last two cars I did it on were pre-'86.

yes it does already have the 134a... if i add a can of the sealer will it take care of the o ring?
Which o-rings is leaking? I would change it since you have identified it. Otherwise...I think the sealer is a hit or miss solution. Remember...it will come back to haunt you if you don't fix it right the first time. Unless you are a lucky gambler in this game of life.

It appears to be the two hoses going into the condenser... but of course those lines have seen better days... I just fear moving them might create more expense... but hey its already broke so what do i have to loose

The cost depends on the source of the problem. If it's just a few bad orings, it won't be too bad. If you need some hoses (maybe not a bad idea on an older car), then, of course, it will cost more.

Once the system is repaired, it should be evacuated to remove any air and moisture that entered while the system was open. Residual moisture can wreck your new system in a hurry.