A/C - ATC/Manual System, Erratic Operation: Overview

NO: 24-10-98

GROUP: Air Conditioning

DATE: Jul. 10, 1998

SUBJECT:

Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC)/Manual
System Erratic Operation

MODELS:

1998 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JULY 20, 1998 (MDH 0720XX). THE LAST SIX DIGITS OF THE V.I.N. WILL BE IN THE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SERIES (1XXXXX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The following conditions may exist:

ATC Temperature Drift:
On long trips of 60 minutes or more in cold ambient temperatures (00 to 30° F, -1 to 18° C) the A/C system drifts to a cooler setting in the "AUTO" mode. This may be accompanied by temperatures too cool in the upper body area or too hot in the foot area.

ATC Snowflake Symbol:
The ATC snowflake symbol turns on in the ATC control display during cool weather (as low as 45° F, 7° C) in the "AUTO" mode.

Manual A/C Temperature

Control Settings:
Air from the climate control system is too cool in cold weather when the temperature control is set between the 1/2 to almost full heat setting (highest temperature). This may occur when the operator lowers the temperature setting after initially heating the vehicle.

DIAGNOSIS:

If any of the above conditions exist or owner complains of any of these conditions perform the Repair Procedure. Performing the Repair Procedure will change all of the conditions listed above. There is no way to change any single condition.

PARTS REQUIRED:

AR(1) 04602282AD Module, Body Control, Concorde/Intrepid//300M

AR(1) 04602284AD Module, Body Control, LHS

NOTE:
THESE BODY CONTROL MODULES CAN ONLY BE ORDERED THROUGH D.I.A.L. FUNCTION 11 (THE V.I.N. AND VEHICLE MILEAGE ARE REQUIRED TO ORDER MODULES).

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 08-19-02-99 0.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part