Just as the title says it, how does one recharge the AC on a 2011+ Jeep Grand Cherokee ? I feel that the AC is not quite as cold as before - or that it takes longer to be cool - or that after 5 years it could benefit from a few sips of 134a refrigerant.
On Subarus, one looks for the low pressure port, connects the hose to the port and to the can, and with the AC on, shakes the can until it empties and becomes cold in the process. I did a cursory search for "AC recharge" and "A/C recharge" without muck luck. There was no DIY thread and only a few complaints along with this response from, reportedly, the HVAC A/C engineer responsible for the system on the WK2 Jeeps (https://jeepgarage.org/f73/air-conditioning-thoughts-24109.html) I also looked up on the WK2 Jeep Wiki page.
So is there a DIY set of instructions hidden somewhere ? Is this something one can do on his own or is it a dealer-only ticket ? Thanks.
On Subarus, one looks for the low pressure port, connects the hose to the port and to the can, and with the AC on, shakes the can until it empties and becomes cold in the process. I did a cursory search for "AC recharge" and "A/C recharge" without muck luck. There was no DIY thread and only a few complaints along with this response from, reportedly, the HVAC A/C engineer responsible for the system on the WK2 Jeeps (https://jeepgarage.org/f73/air-conditioning-thoughts-24109.html) I also looked up on the WK2 Jeep Wiki page.
So is there a DIY set of instructions hidden somewhere ? Is this something one can do on his own or is it a dealer-only ticket ? Thanks.
