Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Hose/Line HVAC: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C Compressor - Moan At Idle to 1,500RPM
Article No.
92-17-4
08/12/92
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AIR CONDITIONING - "MOAN" FROM COMPRESSOR AT
IDLE TO 1,500 R.P.M. - 3.8L BASE ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/15/92
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NOISE - "MOAN" FROM A/C COMPRESSOR AT IDLE TO 1,500 R.P.M. - 3.8L BASE ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/15/92
FORD:
1989-93 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1989-93 COUGAR
ISSUE:
An air conditioning compressor "moan" may be heard during idle and up to 1,500 R.P.M. The noise may also be described as a "groaning" or "growling"
(low pitched humming) sound.
ACTION:
Install new hose assemblies which incorporate a muffler on both the suction and discharge side of the compressor. Use an accumulator and switch
assembly (F1SZ-19C836-B) on the suction side and a manifold and tube assembly (F1SZ-19D734-B) on the discharge side. Refer to the 1992
Thunderbird/Cougar Service Manual, Section 12-03, for service details.
PART NUMBER
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models, Basic Warranty For All Other Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
921704A
Replace Suction and
1.1 Hrs.
Discharge Hoses A/C
Compressor, Includes
Discharge, Evacuate And
Charge System.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
19C836
56
OASIS CODES:
208000, 208999, 702000, 702100
