L200 L4-2.2L VIN F (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03-01-39-012
Date: 030729
A/C - Unpleasant Odors on Vehicle Start Up
Bulletin No.: 03-01-39-012
Date: July 29, 2003
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Odor from A/C At Vehicle Start-Up (Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Apply Cooling Coil Coating, and Activate or Install Delayed Blower Motor
Control Module)
Models:
2001-2004 Saturn L-Series vehicles with standard HVAC (RPO C60)
2002-2003 Saturn L-Series vehicles with Automatic Climate Control (RPO C68)
Attention:
General Manager, Fixed Operations Manager, Parts Manager, Technician
Condition:
Some customers may comment on a musty odor from A/C system that may be most noticeable at vehicle start-up.
Cause:
An unpleasant (musty) odor from A/C outlets at vehicle start-up may be the result of microbial growth on the evaporator core.
Correction:
Remove any debris from the evaporator case, clean evaporator with disinfectant. For vehicles with standard HVAC (RPO C60), install delayed blower
motor control module according to the appropriate procedure in this bulletin.
For vehicles with automatic climate control (RPO C68), activate delayed blower motor control according to the appropriate procedure in this bulletin.
