A/C System - Performance Complaints: Overview

NO: 24-04-98

GROUP: Air Conditioning

DATE: Apr. 17, 1998

SUBJECT:
A/C System Performance

MODELS:

1995 - 1998 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - 1998 (JX) Sebring Convertible

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

A/C performance complaints and/or A/C compressor failure (seized) in high ambient temperatures (90°+ F). This condition is aggravated by start and stop city driving and/or extended periods of idling with the A/C running.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the vehicle is operated in high ambient temperatures or A/C compressor has failed (seized) or system passes the Performance Test Procedure as described on page 24-5 of the 1998 Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8121) perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 05011395AA Kit, A/C Condenser
Contains: A/C Condenser
Foam Seals, Radiator to Condenser
Label, Refrigerant Charge Level

1 04796282AB Kit, Retaining Strap Transmission Cooler
5 06502625 Retainer, Fascia
AR(1) 04886129AA SP-15 PAG Oil
AR(1) 04883308 Air Seal, Radiator Right Side
AR(1) 04883308 Air Seal, Radiator Left Side

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 24-45-05-93 Condenser Replace 1995-97 (JA) 1.4 Hrs.
1996-97 (JX) 1.4 Hrs.
1998 (JA,JX) 0.9 Hrs.

24-45-05-62 Optional Equipment- 1995-98 (JA) 0.2 Hrs.
Transmission Oil 1996-98 (JX) 0.2 Hrs.
Cooler Equipped

24-01-02-01 System Test, 1998 (JA,JX) 0.6 Hrs.
Recovery, &
Recharge-A/C


FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part