A/C - Clunk/Groan From A/C During Cold Start Up: Overview
Classification: HA12-005AReference: ITB12-026A
Date: June 29, 2012
2013 JX; CLUNK OR GROAN NOISE FROM A/C DURING COLD START-UP
This bulletin has been amended by adding APPLIED VINs and APPLIED DATES. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2013 JX35 (L50)
APPLIED VINs 2wd vehicles built before 5N1AL0MN(*)DC 053217
2wd vehicles built before 5N1AL0MN(*)DC 310006
2wd vehicles with LDP * built before 5N1AL0MN(*)DC 310068
AWD vehicles built before 5N1AL0MM(*)DC 053215
AWD vehicles built before 5N1AL0MM(*)DC 309999
AWD vehicles with LDP * built before 5N1AL0MM(*)DC 310817 and June 8, 2012
* Lane Departure Prevention
APPLIED DATE: All vehicles built before June 1, 2012 unless noted otherwise above.
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A clunk or groan type noise is coming from the A/C compressor during initial engine start-up.
^ The engine was started for the first time after the vehicle has sat over night
OR
^ The engine was started for the first time after sitting (not running) for a few hours.
ACTION:
1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on.
2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.