A/C - Musty Odors at Engine Start Up: Overview
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-18ISSUE DATE: April, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: HVAC-01
CATEGORY: General
CORPORATION NO.: 01-01-37-007
SUBJECT:
Odor from A/C at Vehicle Start-Up (Remove Debris from Evaporator Case and Apply Cooling Coil Coating to Evaporator)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 and 2001 Saturn L-Series vehicles
CONDITION:
A musty odor from A/C system, most noticeable at vehicle start-up.
CAUSE:
An unpleasant (musty) odor from A/C outlets at vehicle start-up can be the result of microbial growth on the evaporator core.
CORRECTION:
Remove any debris from evaporator case and apply cooling coil coating according to the procedures in this bulletin.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for D33 19 (Core, Evaporator - Clean and Disinfect), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.
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