A/C - Evaporator Core Freezes Up
Section Title: HVACTSB No. TS 03 03273R
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING USE
MODEL(S):
GRAND VITARA, GRAND VITARA XL-7
YEAR:
1999-2002 GRAND VITARA
2001-2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7
CONDITION:
A/C stops cooling then begins cooling again after several minutes and/or water dripping from evaporator case on passenger side floor.
CAUSE:
A/C evaporator freeze-up during extended use and/or water dripping onto the carpet from condensation building on the outside of the evaporator case.
CORRECTION:
Remove A/C evaporator core as outlined in the applicable year and model Service Manual. Remove thermistor probe and move probe above row 7 and clip in row 9 as shown in the photographs.
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