A/C - Only Runs In Emergency Mode

Date: May 9, 2007

Order No.: P-B-83.30/100

Supercedes:

Group: 83

SUBJECT:
All Model 211 Vehicles

Equipped with Code 581 (Four Zone Air Conditioning / C-ACC)

Air Conditioning System Only Runs in Emergency Operation Mode

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles that the climate control system is operating in a fixed or emergency operation mode, this may be due to a poor connection at connector C1 on the driver side SAM (N10/1). To resolve, perform the below procedure.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to WIS document AR54.10-P-0003T (sedans) or AR54.10-P-0003TA (wagon).

2. For vehicles prior to and including MY 2006, disconnect additional battery ground. Refer to WIS document AR54.10-P-0007T.

Note:
Before disconnecting connectors from the driver side SAM (N10/1), battery(s) must be disconnected to avoid damage to other control units.

3. Ensure connector C1 is fully inserted and locked into the driver side SAM.

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on May 9, 2007. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.