A/C System - Inoperative

Article No.
94-9-6

05/04/94

AIR CONDITIONING - SYSTEM INOPERATIVE DUE TO A/C PRESSURE CUT-OFF SWITCH WIRING RUBBING AGAINST STEEL SUCTION HOSE - 3.8L (BASE) ENGINES ONLY

FORD:
1994 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994 COUGAR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the part number.





ISSUE:
Inoperative air conditioning may be caused by the A/C high pressure cut-off switch wiring rubbing against the steel suction hose during engine vibration. This may be caused by the position of the A/C high pressure cut-off switch tap in the A/C manifold and hose assembly, Figure 1.

ACTION:
Replace the manifold and hose assembly with a revised assembly which positions the switch wiring away from the steel suction line. Refer to the 1994 Thunderbird/Cougar Service Manual, Section 12-03A-36, for removal and installation procedures

NOTE:
REMOVE REFRIGERANT FROM THE SYSTEM WITH A RECYCLING MACHINE SUCH AS THE ROTUNDA R-134a A/C SERVICE CENTER 176-00001 OR EQUIVALENT.

CAUTION:
USE EXTREME CAUTION AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY AND SERVICE PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO THE USE OF REFRIGERANTS.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F4SZ-19D734-C Manifold And Discharge Hose A
Assembly

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 94-2-14
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
940906A Replace Pressure Line 1.5 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19D734 X6

OASIS CODES:
203200, 208000, 208200, 208999