Compass 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
Condenser HVAC: Customer Interest
A/C - Compressor Noise or Housing Damage
NUMBER: 24-006-07
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: August 14, 2007
SUBJECT:
A/C Compressor Noise or Housing Damage
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the A/C Compressor with a new design and a new Condenser to compensate for revised compressor performance.
MODELS:
2007
(MK49)
Compass
2007
(MK74)
Patriot
2007
(PM)
Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to 2007 PM/MK vehicles equipped air conditioning (sales code HHA or HAA) with a 1.8L, 2.0L or 2.4L (non turbo) Gasoline
Engine (sales codes EBA, ECN or ED3) and Manual Transmission (sales codes DD7).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A vehicle that is operated aggressively during cold conditions may experience damage to the A/C compressor due to refrigerant slugging causing poor or
no A/C performance, possible rattle noise or compressor damage.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the A/C compressor for physical damage to housing or rattle noise from compressor due to refrigerant slugging. If any of these symptoms exist,
perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
Whenever a compressor is damaged internally, the suction/liquid line (liquid line assembly) and accumulator must be replaced due to potential
plugging from debris in the system.
