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1997 Jeep Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Condenser, Battery, Clutch.
Mileage: 162,000 miles.

Asked on July 22, 2011

Car overheating

My car starts to overheat only when i run my a/c.
as soon as i turn it off the temperature goes down
immediately. could you please tell me what would cause this
Avatar Asked by edfisher

Answer

Replied on July 22, 2011

What type of cooling fan do you have? Possibilities here could be the clutch fan or the electric fan for the condenser is not coming on-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 22, 2011

i have two fans. the one on the drivers side is running

Tiny Response from edfisher
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Replied on July 22, 2011

Power the condenser fan from the battery if it comes on-check the fan relay/engine temperature sensor/switch-if both checks out-have the computer checked-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 22, 2011

thanks. will do.

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