Missing component in engine bay

[Jstns360]

just bought a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 2.5. It runs great I’ve been cleaning it up, it was obviously someone’s off-roader from all the light scratches in it. It has no rust I’m happy to say. What’s been bothering me is the missing component in the engine bay with a few loose connections dangling. I was thinking originally it was air conditioning, however the Jeep don’t look like it has AC controls, nor would I think AC would be necessary on a Soft top Jeep. Can anyone tell me what this unit was? What reason why someone would remove it? Is it something I should replace? im good without it, but if it is something necessary, I want to know for sure. Cant seem to find any diagrams that show this unit in place.

I appreciate any help to identify this unit.

Justin

 

[tworley]

An AC compressor mounts there. If yours didnt come with AC, then the compressor simply wasn't added from factory. I bolted a Sanden compressor to the empty spot I had and use it for on board air.

 

[Jstns360]

Thank you, it makes sense. I wont need AC. Ill try to tuck the connections away somewhere.

 

[Badgerbiter]

Having onboard air has some definite advantages.

 

[TheBoogieman]

nor would I think AC would be necessary on a Soft top Jeep.

Spend the summer in Va with 100% humidity every day and see if you still think that.

 

[Jstns360]

I’m in Vancouver WA, and luckily I don’t have to worry about that. Lol sure It does get hot. But ill just remove the top or go with a bikini top. It’s not my daily driver Anyway.

 

[TJ Jim]

Spend the summer in Va with 100% humidity every day and see if you still think that.

Driving back from Key West to Tennessee got stuck in a two hour traffic wreck jam on the interstate. turned on the AC even with the top down the cool air was a life saver.

 

[Jstns360]

Yes you may be right AC may be a necessity for some people. I’m not planning on doing any freeway or highway road trips with this Jeep with the gearing that it has especially if or when I put 33s on it. nor do I want to spend the time and money installing Air conditioning on a Jeep that didn’t come with it from the factory. Money and time I can spend on more lift, tires, or other goodies I’m planning. Its just a fun Jeep, I may drive it around town, to work, or to my nearest 4wheeling territory which is only a few miles away. For right now, its my garage project, I have another car and truck to drive daily. I’m happy just working on it, replacing fluids, buffing and shining, repairing dents, replacing broken, ugly and worn parts the previous owner neglected. This Jeep has done a lot of wheeling I can tell, it needs some love. I’m surprised and lucky it don’t have any rust in or or on the frame.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

An AC compressor mounts there. If yours didnt come with AC, then the compressor simply wasn't added from factory. I bolted a Sanden compressor to the empty spot I had and use it for on board air.

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How does that thing keep you cool?

 

[ejay]

You're missing two cylinders.

 

[Irun]

I don't see an accumulator/drier on the firewall either. Plug your VIN in here and it will tell you what options the jeep came with from the factory.

https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing

 

[Jstns360]

Under Optional equipment it says "Air Conditioning Bypass" Im guessing that means it didnt come with Air conditioning.

 

[Jstns360]

Ok it says on the build shee (under optional equipment) "Air conditioning bypass " so im assuming it didn't come with air conditioning from the factory. Why is there connections for it just hanging there like it was there but taken off by someone, it also says under the standard equipment "Delete Rear Seat" and "Delete Radio" There is no indication in the optional equipment section that either was added but yet there is a back seat installed. i guess it is possible someone installed one because it is not quickly removable like it says in the manual ive been using. it has an after market Radio installed, (Kenwood) kinda Cheesy install but it is hooked up to what it looks like Factory wiring. and the thing has a Sound bar with 2 speakers and a light in back like it was there all along, with 2 front speakers i havent identified as aftermarket or not, Ill have to check, but its all kinda confusing. i still need to check some of the other equipment it has or has not on the build sheet. but those are the ones im confused about.

 

[2001slvrstntj]

Seat and radio seem easy too add by previous owner, a/c is anyones guess. Good luck figuring it out

 

[SPECWAR]

Yes you may be right AC may be a necessity for some people. I’m not planning on doing any freeway or highway road trips with this Jeep with the gearing that it has especially if or when I put 33s on it. nor do I want to spend the time and money installing Air conditioning on a Jeep that didn’t come with it from the factory. Money and time I can spend on more lift, tires, or other goodies I’m planning. Its just a fun Jeep, I may drive it around town, to work, or to my nearest 4wheeling territory which is only a few miles away. For right now, its my garage project, I have another car and truck to drive daily. I’m happy just working on it, replacing fluids, buffing and shining, repairing dents, replacing broken, ugly and worn parts the previous owner neglected. This Jeep has done a lot of wheeling I can tell, it needs some love. I’m surprised and lucky it don’t have any rust in or or on the frame.

Lot of great logging roads near Vancouver and Portland area.

 

[SSTJ]

just bought a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 2.5. It runs great I’ve been cleaning it up, it was obviously someone’s off-roader from all the light scratches in it. It has no rust I’m happy to say. What’s been bothering me is the missing component in the engine bay with a few loose connections dangling. I was thinking originally it was air conditioning, however the Jeep don’t look like it has AC controls, nor would I think AC would be necessary on a Soft top Jeep. Can anyone tell me what this unit was? What reason why someone would remove it? Is it something I should replace? im good without it, but if it is something necessary, I want to know for sure. Cant seem to find any diagrams that show this unit in place.

I appreciate any help to identify this unit.

Justin

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As others have mentioned, that's where your AC compressor would mount. And since you're also missing the accumulator further back, it sounds like the "bypass" comment in your build sheet just means it didn't come with AC.

Congrats on the purchase. You might enjoy the "SE" thread in my signature line, too.