Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 24-004-04
Date: 040601
A/C - Compressor Failure
NUMBER: 24-004-04
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: June 1, 2004
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 24-005-03, DATED JUNE 20, 2003, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR
FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES CORRECTED PART NUMBERS ON PAGES 10 AND
11.
SUBJECT:
A/C Compressor Failure
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the A/C compressor, related lines, inspecting the receiver/drier, and checking the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to
ensure the appropriate level software is installed.
NOTE:
THE A/C COMPRESSOR WARRANTY PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES. REFER TO WARRANTY
BULLETIN D-03-12 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
MODELS:
2001 - 2003
(RS)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
2001 - 2003
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO RS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE (SALES CODE EGA, EGH, OR EGM) AND A
SINGLE A/C SYSTEM (SALES CODE HAA OR HAD) BUILT ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 23, 2003 (MDH 0223XX) OR A DUAL A/C
SYSTEM (SALES CODE HBB) BUILT ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2003 (MDH 0401XX) AND RG VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L
ENGINE (SALES CODE EGA) AND A SINGLE A/C SYSTEM (SALES CODE HAA, HAD, OR HAJ) BUILT ON OR BEFORE APRIL 7, 2003
(MDH 0407XX) OR A DUAL A/C SYSTEM (SALES CODE HAH) BUILT ON OR BEFORE MAY 27, 2003 (MDH 0527XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle operator may describe that the A/C system is inoperative.
Technician may find the A/C compressor has failed due to lack of lubrication.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the A/C compressor fails due to lack of lubrication, perform the Repair Procedure.