A/C - System Is Inoperative
NUMBER: 24-002-11GROUP: Heating & Air Conditioning
DATE: February 10, 2011
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL 11-011. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD VIN's HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
Air Conditioning Inoperative
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting the NC compressor serial number. If the number starts with "010" it will be necessary to replace the A/C compressor.
MODELS:
2011 (JK) Wrangler
NOTE:
This information applies to vehicles equipped with air conditioning (sales code HAA or HAB) built between January 4, 2011 (MDH 0104XX) and January 7, 2011 (MDH 0107XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A/C system is inoperative. This may be caused by scratches on the shaft at the seal location.
Replacing the A/C compressor will correct this condition
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Locate the serial number on the rear of the A/C compressor (Fig. 1).
2. Does the Serial number start with "010"?
a. Yes >>> perform the repair procedure.
b. No >>> Repair complete. If A/C is inoperative further diagnosis is required.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Replace the A/C compressor, following the procedures in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT > 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning > Plumbing > Compressor, A/C - Remove and Install.
NOTE:
It is necessary to adjust the refrigerant oil level . Refer to the procedures in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT > 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning > Plumbing > Oil, Refrigerant - Standard Procedure.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.