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A/C - Excessive Compressor Noise/Runs Rough: Overview

SI M64 01 10
Heating and Air Conditioning

April 2012
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 01 10 dated July 2011.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Howling/Rough Running Noise when the A/C Compressor is Engaged

MODEL
R55 (Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman)
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S)
R57 (Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible)
R60 (Cooper Countryman, Cooper Countryman S, Cooper Countryman All4)

[NEW] All vehicles produced from 9/30/2009 to 10/31/2010

[NEW] NOTE:
The vibration absorber is installed at the factory on all vehicles produced from November 2010.

SITUATION
The air conditioning compressor is excessively loud/running rough when the air conditioning system is switched on and the compressor is active.

CAUSE
Vibration in the air conditioning suction line (low side).

PROCEDURE
See attachment.





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