Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 24-04-98
Date: 980417
A/C System - Performance Complaints
NO: 24-04-98
GROUP: Air Conditioning
DATE: Apr. 17, 1998
SUBJECT:
A/C System Performance
MODELS:
1995 - 1998
(JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - 1998
(JX) Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A/C performance complaints and/or A/C compressor failure (seized) in high ambient temperatures (90°+ F). This condition is aggravated by start and
stop city driving and/or extended periods of idling with the A/C running.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle is operated in high ambient temperatures or A/C compressor has failed (seized) or system passes the Performance Test Procedure as
described on page 24-5 of the 1998 Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-8121) perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05011395AA
Kit, A/C Condenser
Contains: A/C Condenser
Foam Seals, Radiator to Condenser
Label, Refrigerant Charge Level
1
04796282AB
Kit, Retaining Strap Transmission Cooler
5
06502625
Retainer, Fascia
AR(1)
04886129AA
SP-15 PAG Oil
AR(1)
04883308
Air Seal, Radiator Right Side
AR(1)
04883308
Air Seal, Radiator Left Side
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
24-45-05-93
Condenser Replace
1995-97 (JA)
1.4 Hrs.
1996-97 (JX)
1.4 Hrs.
1998 (JA,JX)
0.9 Hrs.
24-45-05-62
Optional Equipment-
1995-98 (JA)
0.2 Hrs.
Transmission Oil
1996-98 (JX)
0.2 Hrs.
Cooler Equipped
24-01-02-01
System Test,
1998 (JA,JX)
0.6 Hrs.
Recovery, &
Recharge-A/C
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves installing a revised A/C condenser and radiator air seals as necessary.
1.
Release hood latch and open hood.
2.
Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery machine.