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Canada - A/C - Inoperative/A/C Light Flashing






Bulletin
2811

Issue Date
September 6, 2007

Market
Canada

Title:
A/C LIGHT FLASHING-MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY

Component
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Models
'01 - '04 Camry, Echo, & Celica
'02 - '04 4Runner, & Corolla
'03 - '04 Highlander, Matrix, Sienna, & Solara


INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin is to provide information regarding countermeasures to the A/C magnetic clutch relay for A/C light flashing (inoperative A/C) issues on some vehicles equipped with a magnetic clutch compressor.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2001 - 2004 model year Camry, Echo, and Celica vehicles.
- 2002 - 2004 model year 4Runner, and Corolla, vehicles.
- 2003 - 2004 model year Highlander, Matrix, Sienna, and Solara vehicles.







PARTS INFORMATION:


INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
1. Locate the A/C magnetic clutch relay.
2. Verify the part number printed on the side of the relay.
A. If the part number is 90987-02022, please replace the relay with the counter measured relay P/N 90987-02028.
B. If the part number does not match 90987-02022, then please diagnose problems by referring to ETAS: Applicable model year and vehicle Repair Manual: Air Conditioning: Troubleshooting.

NOTE:
Relays other than P/N 90987-02028 should not be used for this application.








WARRANTY INFORMATION:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.