Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

Hello again guys...

The recharge had been holding up well...definitely more than the usual two week period that I’ve read about after getting it done...

I’m just starting to notice now...about 6 weeks or so after the recharge I’m noticing the temperature gradually increase depending on conditions ...

Hi guys...

Was just informed the car passed the vacuum test and there’s no visible refrigerant leak to the naked eye.

I was given two scenarios...either there’s a minor leak that can’t be seen as I said (although I’m unsure how likely that is - hence why I am here)

OR

The mechanic who did the ...

Hi guys...

Was just informed the car passed the vacuum test and there’s no visible refrigerant leak to the naked eye.

I was given two scenarios...either there’s a minor leak that can’t be seen as I said (although I’m unsure how likely that is - hence why I am here)

OR

The mechanic who did the ...

To me, your story sounds like a refrigerant leak from Day One. Your parts might have been replaced when not faulty.

A dirty evaporator (leaves) can be cleaned without dismantling or replacing it.

Good-working AC which gets worse over time typically means refrigerant is lost; a shop can evacuate ...

Tim wrote:Follow up after you get it checked out.

Will do. Most likely taking it in on Thursday. Much appreciated.

Tim wrote:Sounds like a refrigerant leak for starters. Suggest taking to a shop that can do a proper leak check. Tossing parts at the vehicle is a basic guy approach!

Thank you Tim...Will have my regular mechanic (not the one who did the AC work) check it out...Appreciate the response

Hi guys.

I own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition (4 Litre/V6) and let me start off by saying that when it comes to cars I’m a basics guy...tire, oil, fluids and general upkeep...so that is why I’ve come here...

In August 2018 I had the evaporator replaced in the Jeep and at the time that ...