Help!! WK2 A/C condenser gone

[Jeep56]

My car is only 16 months old and has ticked over just under 60 ks. The air con stopped working yesterday and this morning (Saturday) I took it to a local air con outfit to get it checked. (Currently at Rainbow Beach QLD, nearest Jeep dealer too far away)

After pressure test and dye check, he found that the condenser is cracked. Blowing bubbles. Not the fittings or the pipes, but the actual condenser where the pipes enter it. Non-repairable. A bit disappointing for a car that has only done maybe a 1000 ks offroad, and pretty easy stuff at that.

Not worried about warranty (at least I hope I shouldn't be...) but I am worried about how long this repair might take. We are half way around Oz on the caravan grand lap, a long way from home (Perth)

Am I being paranoid if I assume that there is no way Jeep will have one sitting on a shelf in Australia? And if they don't, it could take weeks and weeks to get one in? I figure I can't check this until Monday earliest, and we are supposed to be catching the barge to Fraser early Monday. At least the forecast is for cool weather...

If I have real trouble with Jeep getting the part in a reasonable time, would it be worth my time to source the part myself from the US? Making sure it's on a plane and not the slowest boat in the world? I don't mind fighting Jeep about the cost or reimbursement. In fact I would happily pay to get it here quicker as long as the cost of the condenser is covered. We just don't have the option of sitting in Brisbane for weeks on end waiting for a part. Has anyone had experience with Jeep in that regard?

[bjm]

Jeep 56
FC may have one!!However I have waited for 5 weeks for a front cv halfshaft for a 2010 WH.!!!Couple of suppliers in USA probably have them.Ie Rock autos Factory Mopar.etc Ring Supercool on Gold Coast ph 0755915394 talk to David or Peter they do a lot of Jeeps there and distribute ac stuff as well.Also ring nationwide auto parts they stock condensors for WHs may know of stockist ph 1300529723 ,

[WK2GP]

Give Jeeeparts Recyclers a call. Hervey Bay Queensland PH 0741289422

[Jeep56]

Thanks guys.

BJM - Pardon my ignorance but who is FC?

[bjm]

Jeep56 FC is Fiat Chrysler.!!!Sorry to hear of your low 4x4 problem also.Most of us WH owners have had NO 4x4 low for up to 9 months after a world wide safety recall .Still no fix.!!! Far too many electronics these days.All I can say is if you want the vehicle fixed under FCs warranty tell them the repairs are urgent and to put a VOR on the repairs.vehicle off road) Be very firm ,otherwise you could wait weeks if parts have to be got in from USA.

[North Coast Wrangler]

So have you called a dealer in a town you are headed to yet? Im sure they could organize to help you out

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[Tyvokka]

Hi Jeep 56,

Best to get a condenser from the states. I think it would be about $300 air freight? That would save you a lot of grief going round the country without a/c. However I don't think you'll be reimbursed by Jeep though, but most definitely give it a go.