Chrysler Town & Country - Rear A/C Evaporator - Replacement
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- In this video come along as I replace the rear air conditioning evaporator in this 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. This should be similar to the late model Dodge Grand Caravans too.
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Thank you so much. This helped my fix my AC in the Lancia Branded version (2013). I was quoted $1800 for the replacement from the brand workshop and my nearest guys didn't want to do the job. I followed this video and now I have a working AC again. Wouldn't be able to fix this without this video. The cost for doing most of the work self landed $256 for the part and $110 for refilling ac.
Mikael, looking to do the same thing. Did you evacuate the system before repairing or is the AC system already empty because there was a leak?
Not sure how much money you make diagnosing and fixing these vehicles but you deserve every single penny. People like you are far and few between. Attention to detail and care is top notch!
Thanks for sharing this video. i got a 2016 Town & country Limited .I know salt and crap get up in there. i wouldn't of took off the anti freeze hose of either. After the guy i work for he gave his business to his son. But I was his mechanic for at least twenty years. So I opened up my own shop and got to take most of the customers with me because they new me better because I was there mechanic for years. I ran my mechanical business for over twenty five years. But I'm retired now but I still fix my own vehicles and some family and friends. But my sister had the same problem you just fixed on her Dodge van. My brother and his friend did that job.
Watching your video will save me lots of time when my Van ever needs it done. Thanks for your time of your Videos.
Had to change the rear evap on my moms 94 AND 97 town and country. Glad to see Chrysler kept the tradition.
Im always so happy when I watch Eric O.'s videos and he takes such great care when disassembling a customers car. He treats their vehicle so well, taking things apart and putting them back together as they would want a mechanic too. He must have taken off that sliding side door trim 3 times just to get it right. In an age where people dont care about anything but the bottom dollar or how to fix something as fast as they can, you indeed are the pinnacle that mechanics everywhere should follow. Thanks for your dedication. It matters to me
Kenneth IT MATTERS TOO ME ALSO👏👏👏 DID A GREAT JOB!!!
I did the rear evap on my 2006 last month its exactly the same job. Thanks for posting, its been a steady 38 at the vents and the wife is no longer nagging me (about this). Now to clean out the garage.
Myself and my boss are doing this exact job on a 2012 Town and Country. After watching your video, it made the job that much easier. Thank you for doing this!
This is the first time tuning into your channel but I’ve watched about four videos in a row. I like how you go from beginning to end showing exactly how much time you can expect to make these repairs. I haven’t been a mechanic for over 20 years and I like to do things myself and these videos make it very easy. Great job!
Outstanding video and oratory skills. AC been out over year and was hesitant to tackle this job. Found your video and ordered up the parts this week. Happy to report AC running and keeping cool near 40°F! In addition I walked away feeling better about myself Thank you for taking the time (and your helper) to make these videos.
14:27 If you remove the screws and the strap from the heater core end, the core will slide out of the box and sit there with the hoses attatched. you can then put the box on the bench instead of your lap. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Where’s the fun in that? 😂
How about stupid car companies put vents back in, and use windows that actually open properly if at all.
One of the best repair videos I've seen on TH-cam, I subscribed and will be watching more.
Thank you!!
Eric, Not only are you a Master mechanic but also a Guru of plastic panels. Great video keep up the good work.
+Dennis Wilkinson haha nah just nuts and bolts man
Thank you for this video. I have replace many of these HVAC units when there are defective ones from the vendor at the Dodge minivan factory here in Windsor Ontario Canada. I have been working there now for 36 years. I have never had to take one apart before as we just change the whole unit. For me it will be an easy job.
From an old guy in northern Mn, you are a very good trainer. If your still hearing on these, thank you very much !
Thank you. This will be EXTREMELY helpful when I do this repair on my own van! I appreciate you taking the time to share this. ☺
Thanks for a nicely detailed video. My wife has a 2010 with 50,000 miles complaining of warm air. Seen a fluid in the driveway behind rear tires. This helped me diagnosis and confirm it is what I thought was the problem. Just like the 06 we also have with the same issue. Thanks again!
19:34 The rear HVAC box is open!
Anyone watching this to find the location of the rear heater core (like me) will want to see this.
Thanks for posting such detailed repair videos, my 2006 Chrysler T&C is leaking both coolant and refrigerant from the rear, and this makes it easier to figure out how to fix it. No end of problems with it not to mention P0303, P0700, P0740
I know this video is 2 years old, but it saved me about $1000.00 dollars. Awesome and straight to the point video. Nice job simplifying how to remove and install the parts. I
Had this done in about 4 hours. That includes the vacuum down and recharge. Thanks for the video. Keep up the nice work.
Cool man glad to hear it!
The rotational forces of the squirrel cage blower, is truly tremendous at speed upon plastics. Their not known to be exactly perfectly balanced. Plus in time due to constant temperature adjustments, from hot to cold, cold to hot, it tends to alter the molecular structure of the plastic casing itself. That is why it is re-enforced in every way the designers could think of, seeing as there is no steel in its design.
Nice job, Eric. I got burned on my first one also. Changed the expansion valve and it still leaked. Really a straight forward repair. I've done a couple or three myself.
+wysetech2000 Whew I am not the only one then good haha
I have done so many of these....I have never seen a lineset come off that easy
I have fought the stud before big time
I had to drill a hole next to it to get it to break free...why is it auxiliary a/c is always a problem? Evaps and lines! I did an older grand Cherokee and didn't get the door shaft lined up with the hole! Had it charged and ready to ship before I noticed!
Awesome video!! Shop wanted $1200 to replace the rear evaporator and system recharge. I bought it online for $160 and did it myself in a few hours. Shop said it was a 5 hour job. I’m pretty sure I did it in less time with basic tools. Thanks for the video!
how did you drain the system before hand? or did you just not do that? how did it turn out?
Well. I searched for some info on a Caravan leaking refrigerant and a week or so late this popped up on TH-cam's recommended list. Trust Mr. Google to make connections. ANyway: I checked for leaks (the two cans that leaked out in a week had leak detector goo) and found a pile of bright yellow under the rear connector. This vid showed me EXACTLY what to do, and I did. The part is $$$ but I dodged the labor, probably same if not more. The book hours for this job are nuts they include full coolant drain and refill. Took me a day but saved hundreds. Thanks!
2014 c-tnc. Exact problem. Dealer stopped selling the evap with the expansion valve. So i decided to just replace the expansion valve. Its working 1 day so far. I cleaned the area very well before re assembly. I also made a new dirt damper(foam seal). Thank you again.
I am subscribed to countless people on TH-cam, but brother I "ALWAYS" make time to watch your videos. Very informative and entertaining...:-)
+Jeffrey dontyouwish Thanks Jeffery
This video was perfect! I followed you step by step, my left leg literally went numb at the same time you mentioned yours. Hilarious! Thanks so much for posting this, you just saved me a bundle!
My dad is a car guy. He watches Motortrend religiously and has a lift in his workshop. His health in retirement limits him but he still tinkers. I had some issues with my ‘07 Pacifica and I showed him some of your videos. I accidentally cast one to his TV and he told me to leave it on. Lol. That’s a huge compliment from a guy who likes to watch repair and rebuild on motortrend for fun. Personally, I appreciate the detail about certain things to watch out for and problems when taking things apart or putting back together to avoid making a bigger problem. I like tinkering to fix my own issues and save a buck, but am a total novice so if there’s not enough detail I could make a serious mistake. Thanks again.
I counted 22 screws😅 waiting for my evaporator to come in then I can finish putting every thing back together. Thank you for the video, it helped so much!
Steps 1thru4 are priceless. And the upper threshold sounds just fine.
It made my day lol haha
+Shane Kneeshaw Haha glad you liked it :)
Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something, Thank You, I've been a mechanic my whole life and I'm 63. One thing that would be helpful is if you would put flat rate hour at the end of the video.
Thank you, just did this job after finishing the front one. This might be the best how to video I’ve seen
Thanks for doing a complete thorough job and being mindful of the customer.
I was about to replace a rear expansion valve on a customer's T&C but thought maybe I should see exactly what the other guys were doing (I'm a Toyota guy, mopar products are not my specialty). Glad I found this video! Great job and thank you. Might've saved my butt.
Most entertaining, and helpful video I've watched on car repair. Ever. Thanks!
Another great one Eric. This is defiantly the smartest way to do these. The heater cores in these are junk and the necks twist or break 90% of the time when you attempt to unhook them so if you can avoid it do. We found that they leak at the weld just above the plate. Dodge/Chrysler has a lot of added unneeded steps in their recommend repairs to add flag time. Gotta love um.
Thank you! Local shop wants $1700 to do this exact job. Will be doing it myself with the assistance of your video.
Pure entertainment and a learning experience to watch this Professional work on vehicles. Sherlock ( Mechanic of Auto ). Thank You Sir. I have yet to watch ANY video that I did not like. The only one who could ever give this man a bad review would be the one who could not repair the vehicle that was Hooked or pushed to his garage. This is NOT my own opinion it is what I witnessed from these wonderful videos . Thanks Eric and Family whom I hope do not loose to much time entertaining all of US.
Extremely well done and helpful, just finished replacing it on a 2010 T & C. This was all I needed
I completed this job this week. Your video certainly helped make the job easier - a whole lot easier! The location of the rear evaporator just makes it doomed for failure. Thank you for a very helpful and professional video. I’ve been a subscriber for years.
Hi, can I ask you, in what condition did you find the 1- expansion valve, 2- O-rings, 3- evaporator? Reason I ask is bcuz I too am tasked with this job this week, and I want to get a clear picture on exactly which parts might need replacement (if perhaps one) if not All of these. Please be specific, thank you.
One of the best how-to videos! Much appreciated!
Great work man. Thanks alot. Just did this. I did not take out any of the screws for the blower motor or the adjuster’s though. Still comes apart all thay stays in place. Super easy. Thanks again.
Great job well done I appreciated your authenticity! Good old boy, good mechanic! Thank you forty years in the trade myself
Thanks for making this video. They want to charge my friend 3800 bucks to replace front and rear evaporator. It is probably just the rear one that is leaking and now I feel confident that I can fix it for him for a 10th of that price.
How did it go?
Well he sold it and bought a new vehicle so I never got to fix it. That's one way to fix it. 🤣
Just did an 08.. I had to replace the rear line/manifold unit, $99.00 from Chiseler, due to massive corrosion. Everything else you did was spot on, thx!
Good video, got my 2010 apart in no time but they only sell the evaporator and expansion valves separately here and I discovered that the fasteners are seized into the clamp , off to the parts store to hopefully get these parts , If I could have purchased the core and expansion valve together the job would have been done
Thanks Eric this video helped a lot
Oh I discovered that if you loosen the screws around the heater core and remove the safety strap you can slip the heater core out and presto the HVAC box is free of strings
Thanks again
Awesome video very helpful in getting this job done. I found my parts from NAPA and they came with gaskets. I had to get the expansion valve and evaporator separate and I recommend getting the AC valve plate also, I don’t think I would have been able to get my old one apart. Evaporator core seemed to fit petty good to me. Total with refrigerant and parts I was at $225. Local Chrysler dealer wanted $550 just for the evaporator.
I did have a corrosion problem between the expansion valve stud and line plate and had to work at it a few nights to finally get them separated. I took off the rear tire to give myself some more room and just spraying it with wd40 corrosion inhibitor, letting it sit and digging out as much corrosion as I could with a pick and screwdriver. I was able to get a mini pry bar between them and finally popped them loose.
Also I saw in the comments someone else recommended sliding the heater core out of the box assembly without disconnecting the lines. That worked out good and than I was able to take it apart on my workbench.
Love this video! Really informative and mechanic has great sense of humor...I'm a diesel mechanic myself so I don't really have to deal much in the automotive world...but I DO have a Dodge Caravan..so far A/C is still working...but have owned a few Caravans...my current one is an 06 and the first I've had with a rear system..so knowledge is power and might as well know what I'm doing when the inevitable occurs..agreed Dodge has some strange engineering..LOL!! Thanks for the info and entertainment!!
It is amazing how a design can overlook something simple and obvious. Clearly there is a plastic fender-liner needed to shield both sides of the wheel well, and protect those lines on each side of the rear right fender.
Just did my wifes 2008! Thanks for posting this video, helped a TON!
You are awesome! Thank you so much for your video and the time you took to create it for the community.
Great video with lots of detail and good camera work, plus you keep it interesting with your funny comments.
In defense of the Chrysler minivan, there's one in my work fleet that's a pleasure to drive and never needs any major work. Of course, counter it to other cars we've had since I started in 1999...a Gen 1 Taurus, second gen Escort and Hyundai Accents...so I'm waiting on them to buy a Le Car and a Vega just to make the circle of crap complete.
Seriously, great channel! I'm learning a lot.
+NewsLynne Glad you enjoy , thanks
I had everything but the Hyundai!🤪
No Le Car or Vega,but Rambler atleast, not junky.
Absolutely fantastic design for a garage owner:) Maybe just luck but all the new Chevys I bought over the years not once did I have an A/C problem.
+Steve Rob Great now ya said it... guess what is gonna explode....
Get yourself a Traverse/Acadia/Enclave! your luck will quickly change!
Thank you, mine will have a slot cut in it. You saved me a lot of time.
Even your old videos help me. I have a no heat condition on the rear unit In my 01 Durango. I do have water flowing back there and coming back to the front so I'm assuming it's a blend door issue . I'm glad to watch your patience for this job. Thankfully I have the tools to remove the seatbelt bolts 😉 Thanks Eric 👍
Fantastic video. Thank you. Fixed our 08 with your advice and detailed video. Thank you. Thank you thank you.
Erich Laabs what was your issue. I have an 08 and it’s not blowing too cold. Keep charging it. Can’t find the leak. Was the replacement the same as in this video?
I really like that you specify the head size of a bolt,....it's right up there with people calling a water heater, a hot water heater,...on my list of pet peeves
very good,....
Thanks Man. In got a mode door actuator that is clicking. Your amazing work will help me a lot.
I just performed this repair and could not have done it without this video. Fantastic step by step. I appreciate the good work. Kept me from a trip to the stealership.
Thanks so much for your awesome video. It was exactly what I needed. Great Job.
this is top 5 how to video I've ever watched! I would not be afraid to r&r the part now but the the pull down and charging requires a pro and special equipment. I'm not too far from you..maybe I'll have you do mine since I'm having AC issues with my 2012 T&C !!
Hey great job and info. I have 2002 same problem that I will attempt. Thanks
Excellent video! Thank you so much for posting it! Helped me greatly.
This one helped me do a company grand caravan and soon to do my own . Thank You ... Missed the part where you said you had to smash on the stud . I did take a real small drill bit and drilled the corrosion around the stud on the line connection , used some panther pee then left it for a bit .. Thanks again
I was going to try and add to the time deficit. Typed out an issue, then remembered to look at the code type on my ODB-I reader. Just a stored memory issue from previous repair. Derp. Good vid as always, thanks!
Thanks for the humor. Great video.
Great job well done I appreciated your authenticity! Good old boy, good mechanic! Thank you for the years and the trade myself
Real fast power tool flip .Thumbs up!
+Magboul Eltahir Was gonna go for the double flip but kept it low key
now I know why it costs so much to replace the rear AC evaporator. A great video Thanks
Great job Eric, with the repair and the video!!!
+shaesdad56 Thanks
I could only hope that other content makers would take your lead and follow. Amazing video details are everything and not sure u missed one. Excellent job for lack of better terms.
Thanks so much for this video! Very informative and easy to follow!!!
Thanks for the vid! I have Exactly that problem, tried a recharge and saw oil dripping from the back, I have a 2010 Grand Caravan and this will help me save labor costs by stripping the interior myself, even if i have to get the core replaced by a pro.
nice job.yea its suprising how many people dont know much about the right brake cleen.i buy it buy the case and use it for cleaning everything.
+Steven Akn1 It's my favorite stuff
Thank you for making this video. I have a dead mouse in the rear HVAC and it is not a pleasant fragrance. I may just let him dehydrate. I am afraid that the plastic panels will shatter our unheated garage in NW Illinois.
Be that as it may, I enjoyed your video. It was very well done, with good video and excellent narration.
+Denny R Thanks, eventually it will dry out right :)
Yes Erick O (South Main Auto Repair) that was very intensive work there right in the beginning, I'm sure all the viewers agree LOL
This is an amazing video. Thank you for taking the time to create it. I have subscribed for more videos.
i just start to watching your Vlog i just love it :)
Excellent video, well articulated.
That didn't seem too bad much more straight forward than I would have expected. Thank goodness you worry those safety glasses your eye may have been impaled by a cheerio or such.
+Eric Corse You can never be to careful I always say!
Yeah me too LOL
Thanks for the vid. Our expansion valve was very dented but the hole was actually right where the pipes go into the evaporator. My guess is that the banging and jiggling of the whole setup just put pressure on the little joints and it eventually just cracked a small hole
Thanks for the great video, I just replaced the evaporator in my 2011 T&C but now found the one actuator does not move when adjusting the temp. Is there a way to calibrate the actuator or see if I simply have a bad one that needs to be replaced? When I reinstalled them one fit right back where it was before, the other seemed like it was rotated too far. I'm not a 100% while writing this which was was not moving.
Great eye safety introduction! Another great video. That engineer should design safes.
+Steven Murata Haha or the rest of the car
I wonder if it would be worth adding some kind of debri shield behind the tire to stop stones and what not from impacting the expansion valve? I drive a lot of dirt roads and mine failed last year on a 2011 grand caravan. I am just now getting around to fix it.
Excellent, great personality, nice touch with the humor thanks.
great vid!! saved me 800 bucks! well i had to get it charged but a mere 250 with parts much better than 800+ thanks man!
Very nice job indeed. You must be getting close to the end of AC season up there in your neck of the woods.
+DC Rickerson Yep just about wrapping up I think. It was 48 out this morning...
Very Nice Finesse! Very Helpful. You identified a common problem. Thank You. Thank You Very Much.
Excellent as always.
Thanks for the video Keep them coming!
Great video, very thorough. My 2014 dodge grand caravan blows out nice and cold from the front, but the rear blows out hot air. ive tried it from controls in the front and also using the back controls. any ideas what it could be? thank you in advance
Great job, sometimes the thingie word helps! lol Thanks for the show, I am a visual type guy.
Mr. O
GETTING THINGS APART, THAT'S EASY... GETTING IT BACK TOGETHER IS WHERE I get into trouble. Always left over parts 😉
Question: I have a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and the rear ac keeps going in and out. If I knock AKA bang on the rear panel right in front of this I can sometimes get it to work. Do you think I need to replace the evaporator or is it a motor issue on the rear A/C?
Awesome video! I was working through my 2016 Grand Caravan A/C problems, Checking the mechanical functions of modules/actuators under dash then looking for the rear ones which this video shows their locations. Unbelievable, it appears the whole casing has to be removed if you have a bad rear module and/or actuator? Disconnecting the evaporator coil & unit from the "O" rings & lines releasing refrigerate etc!? Just to replace a bad actuator or module!? Or do you have a solution w/o junking the dodge caravan?
Ahhh, the beautiful AC machine again. With that I could rule the world. Sweltering people of all creeds would bow at my feet. I could be an AC god. It must be past my bed time again, I'm hallucinating. Great video Mr. O, keep at it, your my favorite channel. I forsee your sub numbers continually growing.
+Tim Collins Just Google and order your very own robinair 34788 today and rule the universe!
It only cost a small mountain of gold.🤣
Absolutely dangerous on how you removed the rear seat Eric O. You should of wore more safety gear such as a hi-viz vest, flame resistant gloves, steel toed boots, respirator, chemical resistant apron, and ear muffs. Man, I don't know how you go through working on cars like that each day. OSHA gonna have hissy fit.
My Evap needs replacing also ...as long as I’m in there do you recommend replacing heater core as well ?2011 caravan
Omg. I laughed so hard at the first part my wife looked at me weird! Huge fan. Your my background noise at work.
Great Video. Only issue I had was removing the refrigerant lines separate from the expansion valve. That did not work. So I remove those lines via the connections behind the wheel and then took out the entire blower box. Once I did that, I able to carefully pry away the lines from the expansion valve, clean the lines and then reassemble with the new part and o-rings.
I do have a question though, the reason I changed the rear evaporator/expansion valve was due to no cold air. I replaced it and still no cold air is coming from the rear. It is only ambient temperature. The front is fine and is nice and cold.
Pertinent information:
*2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with auto temp controls
*The rear lines are not pinched or broken. No leaks.
*I can adjust to get heat from the heater core, but no cold air.
Just ambient.
*The system was evacuated and this created a vacuum. Upon removing the lines to the evaporator, air entered the system as expected.
*I check the controls and motors for temperature and those are working just fine; both in auto and manual modes.
*Speed control is also OK.
*Replaced the entire unit (evaporator and expansion valve) with an OEM Mopar part.
*I had the system vacuumed and recharged.
*Initially, the air both front and rear appeared to be cold, same temp. I thought, great. Problem solved
* After driving around town, the lines going to the rear evaporator are not cold, so I am back to where I started.
What am I missing?
Nice video bud i have a 2007 caravan that I will be replacing the Ac lines starting from the front all the way to the back then removing the whole unit in the trunk.i have a good parts van i will be removing it all from . How long would something like this take and if you have any suggestions that would be great.thanks in advance