Expert: Candido Figueroa - 9/21/2009

Question
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. The a/c ran warm, and the shop couldn't find any leaks, so regassed the system. After 1 month, it was running warm again. I took it back, and they said the Evaporator core assembly needed replacing. I took it to a friend of a friend, who couldn't find a leak either, regassed it, and the same thing happened - cold ac that turned warm in a month. Is it really something that will cost $1400 - $1800 to fix, or is it something more simple? I feel like the repair shops are just trying to make money.

Answer
HI Rhonda

This  years Jeep is probably due for the an evaporator.  If they have put dye in the system they will not be able to see it until they pull the dash out.  Depending on the areas of the country it could get pricey.  It will take about 6.5 hours to repair plus parts.