Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Accumulator HVAC: Customer Interest
A/C - Underhood Growling/Rattling Noise
Bulletin No.: 03-01-38-012A
Date: March 02, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Underhood Rattle Or Growl Noise With A/C On (Reposition A/C System Component to Eliminate Ground Out)
Models:
2003-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2003-2004 Pontiac Sunfire
with 2.2L Engine (VIN F - RPO L61)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add 2004 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-01-38-012 (Section 01 - HVAC).
Condition
Some customers may comment on an underhood rattle or growl noise with the air conditioning (A/C) on.
Cause
The A/C system components may be grounding out at various locations underhood.
Correction
Reposition the A/C system components identified in each of the corrections described below:
Correction 1
The A/C liquid line may be in contact with the cooling system purge tank. Reposition the liquid line away from the cooling system purge tank. Refer to
the arrow in the illustration above for the location of the ground out.
Correction 2
