Jeep Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Our Louisana summers are hot and humid, making a healthy AC essential to keep you cool. AC components wear out due to age, and some components can get damaged by hard objects thrown up from the surface. If you have an AC not working, your Jeep dealer will quickly fix it for you. We’d like to tell you a few signs you need to visit us for a repair.

AC Not Working? Visit Your Jeep Dealer

Musty, Dusty Smell

Once the AC has chilled the air, it passes through the cabin air filter, which removes any remaining dust or pollen. The cold, clean air then blows through the vents to cool your cabin. If the AC blows cold air that smells dusty or musty, the cabin air filter is probably blocked. You might also notice that airflow is slower than it should be based on the AC speed setting.

The filter is concertina-shaped, and dirt and other debris gather in the folds. Eventually, the filter is completely blocked, and as the cold air blows through it, it picks up the dusty smell from the trapped dirt. Pollen particles can also be pushed into the cabin, causing issues for allergy sufferers. We can quickly replace the dirty filter, and the cabin air will smell clean again.

Stuck Compressor Clutch

The compressor forces refrigerant and air through the AC system and switches on and off at set intervals as the warm, moist outside air turns into dry, cold air to give you that refreshing break from the heat you need. The compressor is powered by the crankshaft’s movement, and its clutch connects to the AC pulley.

Like all components, the clutch can wear out. If it fails and gets stuck, your AC will malfunction. A clutch that jams closed prevents the compressor from starting, and your AC won’t work. If the clutch is jammed open, the compressor will continue to run. This produces noise, and it will wear out faster. We’ll examine the clutch, and we can quickly replace it if required to fix this problem.

Failed Blower Motor

Once air has been chilled, it needs to blow into your cabin. The fan speed dial on your dash is controlled by a resistor, which sets the blower motor speed. Once the speed is set, it remains in that position until you change it. If you have little or no airflow through the vents despite the fan speed setting, your blower motor could have failed.

The motor could burn out due to age, but it could also fail due to damaged wiring or a blown blower motor fuse. We’ll examine the motor and repair or replace it depending on the situation.

Contact our service department today at Acadiana DCJRF in Lafayette, LA.

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