A/C Evaporator - Emits Odors

NO: 24-11-97

GROUP: Heater & A/C

DATE: Jul. 11, 1997

SUBJECT:
A/C Evaporator Odor

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 24-06-95 REV. A, DATED MAY 26, 1995, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1995 SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-96084). THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO **ASTERISKS** ARE USED TO HIGHLIGHT THE CHANGES.

MODELS:

1992 - 1995  (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1994 - 1998  (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
1992 - 1993  (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon
1992 - 1993  (AG) Daytona
1992 - 1995  (AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
1992 - 1998  (AN) Dakota
1992 - 1994  (AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
1992 - 1995  (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1992 - 1993  (AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1994 - 1998  (BR) Ram Pickup
1993 - 1995  (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)
1996 - 1998  (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
1995 - 1998  (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze
1996 - 1998  (JX) Sebring Convertible
1993 - 1998  (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/New Yorker/Vision
1996 - 1998  (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1995 - 1998  (PL) Neon
1997 - 1998  (TJ) Wrangler
1992 - 1998  (XJ) Cherokee
1994 - 1998  (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Market)
1993 - 1998  (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Some vehicle operators may experience a musty odor from the A/C system, primarily at start up in hot and humid climates. This odor may be the result of microbial growth on the evaporator core. During normal A/C system operation, condensation forms in and around the A/C evaporator. When airborne pollutants mix with this condensation, bacteria and fungi growth begins and odor results.

DIAGNOSIS:

Operate the A/C system, if a musty odor is experienced, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1       O4897625AA       Cleaner, Aerosol Evaporator

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:
     24-65-02-93    AA, AC, AG, AJ, AY, PL, TJ, XJ, ZJ           0.7 Hrs.
                    AB, AN, AP, BR, GS, JA, JX, NS               0.6 Hrs.
                    LH                                           1.5 Hrs.
                    AS, ES                                       1.0 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE:       XX - Service Adjustment