A/C - Compressor Run-In Procedure
No: LTB00219Issue: 1
Date: 12 JUNE 2009
THIS SERVICE INSTRUCTION SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON ALL UNSOLD VEHICLES PRIOR TO SALE / HANDOVER TO CUSTOMERS
SECTION: 412
A/C Compressor Run-in Procedure Prior to Customer Handover
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM) VIN: 8A263543 - 9A305070
Model Year: 2008-2009
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
An issue has been identified where the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor may 'seize' at very low mileage (less than 50 mi / 80 km). This may be caused from oil migrating from the A/C compressor into the A/C system pipes and not returning in time to provide full lubrication.
NOTE:
The Service Instruction should be carried out at the earliest possible opportunity. Please refrain from switching on the A/C System until the Service Instruction is carried out. The Service Instruction must be carried out on all vehicles in retailer stock prior to Customer handover. This includes vehicles that have already been through Pre-Delivery Inspection.
Action:
To prevent the above from occurring, please update prior to sale all unsold vehicles as per the Service Instruction outlined below.
PARTS:
No parts necessary
TOOLS:
No special tools required
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
This Service Instruction must be carried out on all unsold vehicles in retailer stock prior to customer handover and may only be claimed once. This procedure is not required on vehicles already in use, including: customer, pre-owned, and retailer demonstrator vehicles. As the Service Instruction is to be completed at the vehicle's current position, drive in / drive out is not necessary and may not be claimed.
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to ensure the run-in procedure has not previously been completed and to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
SERVICE INSTRUCTION
A/C COMPRESSOR RUN-IN PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition to position 'II".
2. Ensure A/C system is turned 'off' (snowflake LED not illuminated).
3. Start engine.
4. With the vehicle stationary, let engine run for three minutes.
^ Allow engine speed to stabilize at idle speed (less than 1,000 rpm).
NOTE:
Do not apply throttle at any time during the Run-in Procedure.
5. On the Automatic climate control panel, select:
^ 'Min' temperature control
^ 'Max' fan control
6. Turn the A/C 'on' for five seconds (snowflake LED illuminated).
7. Turn the A/C 'off' for five seconds (snowflake LED not illuminated)
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 three times.
9. Turn the A/C system 'on' (snowflake LED illuminated).
10. Select 'Auto' on the Automatic climate control panel.
11. Let engine idle for additional five minutes.
12. Turn ignition 'off'.