940 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1992)
Evaporator Core: Customer Interest
A/C - Climate Control System Cleaning
Retailer Technical Journal 19292
Climate control system, cleaning
Date: 10-07-2008
Reference:
VIDA, Special Tools Bulletin 163
Retailer Technical Journal 17865
Note!
If using a printed copy of this Retailer Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version.
NOTE!
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS RETAILER TECHNICAL JOURNAL (RTJ) 19292, DATED 6-23-2008. THE
OPERATION TIME FOR C30, S40, V50 AND C70 HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 0.4 HRS; ALSO ADDED, IS INFORMATION CONCERNING
THE REMOVAL / REINSTALLATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON C30, S40, V50, AND C70. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
DESCRIPTION:
A new tool and cleaning treatment designed to disinfect the climate system has been introduced. Should a customer report a climate system odor, the
following should be treated, checked, and replaced. Included in this document is information related to the tool, treatment, and how to locate the
instructions for use.
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Ensure the odor is not from some other source and all other A/C system checks have been completed. (No water standing underneath the floor
carpets.)
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There are no refrigerant leakages (not PAG oil causing the odor).
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Climate housing drain hose is installed correctly, not clogged - drains sufficiently.
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Aircomatic treatment; tool and treatment agent listed.
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After the treatment is completed; replace the climate system (pollen) filter.
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Engage the Afterblow function on applicable vehicles, instructions for afterblow engagement can be found in RTJ 17865.
NOTE:
At the time of this writing, afterblow is applicable to these vehicles: