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A/C - Odor at Start Up in Hot Humid Climates: Overview

90buick11 Bulletin 90-1-15

Date July, '90

Ref. No. 90-162-1

Corp. Ref. No. 031208

SUBJECT: A/C ODOR (CLEANING PROCEDURE AND AFTERBLOW MODULE)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1988-90 REGALS


CONDITION:

Odors emitted from the Air Conditioning system primarily at start up in hot, humid climates.

CAUSE:

Debris in the heater/evaporator case and/or microbial growth on the evaporator core.

CORRECTION:

Clean the evaporator core and install an afterblow module, using the following equipment and procedure.