Range Rover (LM) V8-4398cc 4.4L (M62) (2003)
Condenser HVAC: Customer Interest
A/C - Insufficient Cooling
No: 82/02/04/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: June 18, 2004
AC Condenser Refrigerant Leak at Desiccant Bag Plug
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
New Range Rover (LM) Up to 4A154045
SITUATION:
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF POOR COOLING
The flux used when brazing the condenser crystallizes forming a white substance. The substance contaminates the inside of the condenser tube, causing
the plug not to seal correctly.
RESOLUTION:
INSPECT FOR LEAK AND REPLACE CONDENSER IF INDICATED
If the customer complains of poor cooling, determine if refrigerant is leaking from the condenser drier desiccant bag plug. If desiccant bag plug is
leaking, replace the condenser without attempting to repair the leak.
PARTS INFORMATION
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
DETERMINE LEAK SOURCE AND REPLACE CONDENSER IF INDICATED