compressor not working
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03-14-2012, 09:05 AM
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03-14-2012, 10:43 AM
No, it doesn't but they may have disconnected it or damaged a connection when doing the throtle body cleaning.
Was the throtle body cleaning something they suggested? done by a Dealer? part of the maintenance schedule? what mileage on the vehicle?
Sounds like they had a finger in the problem somehow. Had you used the air conditioning prevous to the event and can verify it was working okay?
Are you mechanically savy enough to look for a disconnect in the throtle body/air compressor area. The should be electrical wiring coming from the air compressor and a connector there as well.
Was the throtle body cleaning something they suggested? done by a Dealer? part of the maintenance schedule? what mileage on the vehicle?
Sounds like they had a finger in the problem somehow. Had you used the air conditioning prevous to the event and can verify it was working okay?
Are you mechanically savy enough to look for a disconnect in the throtle body/air compressor area. The should be electrical wiring coming from the air compressor and a connector there as well.
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03-14-2012, 10:51 AM
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They told me I needed it at my last oil change.They wanted 285.00 at the dealer so I had my dad's mechanic[certified] do it for a couple of bucks...Ireallydon't know ifit was working prior,I have nothad it on since September or October when it did work fine..I have an appointment tomorrow at the dealer..40,000 mi
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03-14-2012, 12:41 PM
40,000 miles - throttle body cleaning - $285.00
Firstly, the price sounds way too high. Secondly, the only mention of throttle body in the Owner Manual/Maintenance Schedule is as follows:
How could the Service Manager determine that you needed one? At 48,000 they say to check the exhaust system, but up to that point not even a mention of inspecting the intake system (throttle body).
I don't believe my 2002 GC has had a throttle body cleaning ever although they tried to sell me one a few times. It does not have an EGR valve, so that helps, I'm told.
My 2007 has an EGR valve so that throttle body may need cleaning someday but not at the whim of a Dealership Service Manager. No wonder Dealerships get bad reputations. Watch out for them wanting to flush this, flush that. Here's what Chrysler says about flushes: http://www.xkjeeps.com/tsb/tsb_xk_2600109.pdf basically only the coolant needs to be flushed every so often as per the Maintenance Schedule.
I digress, but it sounds like the Service Manager was more focused on what the Business needed ($) versus what the Customer needed (quality economical service).
Hopefully the air conditioning is okay. I leave mine on partial defrost during the winter and most other times, so it will come on automatically from time to time and not seize up due to lack of use.
Firstly, the price sounds way too high. Secondly, the only mention of throttle body in the Owner Manual/Maintenance Schedule is as follows:
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.
I don't believe my 2002 GC has had a throttle body cleaning ever although they tried to sell me one a few times. It does not have an EGR valve, so that helps, I'm told.
My 2007 has an EGR valve so that throttle body may need cleaning someday but not at the whim of a Dealership Service Manager. No wonder Dealerships get bad reputations. Watch out for them wanting to flush this, flush that. Here's what Chrysler says about flushes: http://www.xkjeeps.com/tsb/tsb_xk_2600109.pdf basically only the coolant needs to be flushed every so often as per the Maintenance Schedule.
I digress, but it sounds like the Service Manager was more focused on what the Business needed ($) versus what the Customer needed (quality economical service).
Hopefully the air conditioning is okay. I leave mine on partial defrost during the winter and most other times, so it will come on automatically from time to time and not seize up due to lack of use.
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03-14-2012, 12:49 PM
They told me I needed it at my last oil change.They wanted 285.00 at the dealer so I had my dad's mechanic[certified] do it for a couple of bucks...Ireallydon't know ifit was working prior,I have nothad it on since September or October when it did work fine..I have an appointment tomorrow at the dealer..40,000 mi
Check the A/C compressor clutch fuse in the TIPM (fuse box). Check the connection at the compressor clutch. Be a shame to fork over $100+ bucks to have a dealership change a fuse or connect a connector.
Last edited by Cougar41; 03-14-2012 at 12:53 PM.
