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A/C - Musty Odors at Engine Start Up: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-18

ISSUE 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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