Engine Controls - Battery Drain/A/C Compressor Noise: Overview

Group
36 - ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Number
02-36-075-7

Date
07-2002

Model
Santa Fe 2001-2002

Subject
2001-02 SANTA FE 2.7L V6 BATTERY DRAIN AND A/C COMPRESSOR START-UP NOISE

This TSB supersedes TSB# 02-36-015 to correct the ECM Specification Table on and to add a warning message about having a fully charged battery.

DESCRIPTION:

This TSB describes the repair procedure for the following two conditions:

1. Engine stalling at idle followed by the inability to restart the engine due to reduced battery power, caused by prolonged idling when the weather is hot and humid.

2. A sharp start-up noise from the A/C compressor, usually noticed immediately afier the engine is started.

VEHICLES AFFECTED:

^ Model: 2001-2002 SANTA FE vehicles with 2.7L engines

^ Affected vehicle production date range: Produced through February 4, 2002

^ Affected VIN range: Produced through KM8SC73D92U238718





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