Does anyone know what years will work with a 2002 TJ? I'm looking to install A/C and looking on Jeep Air's website it looks like they lump 2002-2004 together just wondering if I could get away with a larger range.
@Howella66442 just went through all this.Does anyone know what years will work with a 2002 TJ? I'm looking to install A/C and looking on Jeep Air's website it looks like they lump 2002-2004 together just wondering if I could get away with a larger range.
Sorry for the typos. Uuuggh,I hate typing on phones.I have an 05 wrangler. The kit for like oem. I had a problem with the control head diverting to defrost. Took about 2 weeks to get fixed. In the end, they sent me a total of 3 control heads and a vacuum harness. I can not praise then enough for the customer service. They will get you squared away of you purchase their kit. I went with the upgraded compressor. I'm currently in an automotive a/c class. I brought it in pulled vacuum, checked for leaks, and filled the system all without incident. Everything fit like oem and no leaks. Ac works great.
Did you replace anything else since you were in the dash? I've wondered if it was worth changing the heater core since it's such a pain to work on all that stuff.I will say this, put the evaporator in first. That is what took the most time. Entire dash had to be loosened and I shifted the passenger side out and up, held by a ratchet strap to the roll bar. I did the compressor next. After those two,everything else went quick.
I didn't, but the entire heater box has to come out and be separated. I took plenty of photos to be able to get it back together. If there ever was a time to replace it, this would be it.Did you replace anything else since you were in the dash? I've wondered if it was worth changing the heater core since it's such a pain to work on all that stuff.
I did check it and clean everything in there. Also while you have the box out, check all actuator levers for cracks. The smallest Crack will break eventually.I didn't, but the entire heater box has to come out and be separated. I took plenty of photos to be able to get it back together. If there ever was a time to replace it, this would be it.
Did you remove the steering wheel? Were any special tools required to replace the evaporator?I will say this, put the evaporator in first. That is what took the most time. Entire dash had to be loosened and I shifted the passenger side out and up, held by a ratchet strap to the roll bar. I did the compressor next. After those two,everything else went quick.
If it needs to be refiled, you have a leak. It is a closed sealed system.Wow….that all sounds like a lot of work. My 2001 is on its 21st year with no heater issues (maybe not as hot as it was) and a few minor AC issues (leak tested fine but still seems to need a refill every few years…not right term, drawing a blank). I have lots of free time over the summer, is there any preventative maintenance that might not be normally be done because of the difficulty that I should consider on either AC or heater?
Realize you’re doing an entire install, but I never realized the number of components…all I know is that the compressors go bad occasionally. Are any of the other components failure prone, especially since we don’t treat our Jeeps like normal cars…a lot of bashing and bouncing I assume can reduce life in things that would last near forever.
Thanks! Have never taken the full dash off, so might be the summer to do that and check. I have done the cowl, but that was many years ago so will start there.For leaks, if the ac mechanic used a leak dye test, then a u/v light in a dark garage or at night should show up .
For the heater core, there are2 places to check. The first, and easiest is to take off the cowl right behind the hood and check for buildup. The next, is not so pretty. You would have to get the dash out of the way and pull the evap/heater box unfortunately.