A/C - Inoperative
88buick15Bulletin: 87-1-18
Date: Nov., '88
Ref. No.: 87-235-1
Corp. Ref. No.: 871205
SUBJECT: LOSS OF A/C FUNCTION DUE TO A/C PIPE CRACKING
MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-87 SKYHAWKS WITH 1.8L OHC OR 2.0L OHC ENGINES (VIN CODES 0 OR K)
Some customers may comment about a lack of air conditioning function. This may be due to a crack in the A/C discharge line between the compressor block fitting and the A/C muffler, causing a loss of refrigerant.
If this condition is diagnosed, the compressor suction and discharge hose assembly should be replaced following the procedure in Section 1B1 of the chassis service manual, and the system charged with refrigerant following the procedure in Section 1B of the chassis service manual. After the replacement hose assembly has been installed and the system has been charged, the A/C system should be checked for proper function.
To prevent this condition from recurring, a service brace kit, Part Number 22545036, should be installed. See Figure 1.
NOTICE: In order to install the brace kit, it will be necessary to remove the right hand splash shield for proper access to the compressor.
Use applicable labor operation(s) and time(s) for replacement of the hose assembly.
WARRANTY INFORMATTON (For Installation of Brace Kit)
Labor Operation Number: T4633
Labor Time: .4 Hours
Trouble Code: 92