Low Or Empty Refrigerant System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure should only be done after an A/C Performance Test has been conducted and a refrigerant system leak has NOT been found using the factory installed leak detection dye.

Do the following if the A/C compressor will not engage and a refrigerant leak in the A/C system is suspected but cannot be found using the factory installed leak detection dye.

Recover, evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY , R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE and R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .
Operate the HVAC system with the engine at idle under the following conditions for at least 15 minutes:
- Doors or windows open
- Transmission in Park or Neutral with the parking brake set (depending on transmission application)
- A/C heater controls set to outside air, full cool, panel mode, high blower and A/C compressor engaged
- If equipped with rear A/C, set rear controls to full cool and high blower.
Turn the engine OFF and return to LEAK TEST .