Blower Motor - Inoperative In Freezing Temps
NO: 24-03-97GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: Mar. 14, 1997
SUBJECT:
Blower Motor Does Not
Operate In Freezing
Temperatures
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 24-20-96 DATED DECEMBER 20, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE NOTED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). A BLOWER MOTOR FOR A/C EQUIPPED VEHICLES HAS BEEN ADDED.
MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AFTER JULY 1, 1994 (MDH 07-01-XX), OR VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1994 (MDH 07-01-XX) THAT HAVE HAD TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-48-94 PERFORMED. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-48-94 INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A DRAIN TUBE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Blower motor may be inoperable in temperatures at/or below freezing.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the blower motor fuse. If blown, inspect the blower motor for presence of ice or water. It may be necessary to park the vehicle in a warm area to allow the blower motor to begin to thaw and water to run out to verify the failure mode. If water or ice is found perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
**AR(1) 04644918 Blower Motor (With Air Conditioning)**
AR(1) 04644545 Blower Motor (Without Air Conditioning)
AR(1) 04687835 Fuse, Blower Motor
AR(1) 04783100 Drain Tube
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the positioning of the drain tube assembly and the replacement of the blower motor and blower motor fuse.
1. The drain tube is located up under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The tube should be routed as shown in Figure 1.
2. If the drain tube is pushed over or pinched as shown in Figure 2, pull the lower end of the drain and route as shown in Figure 1. If the drain tube will not straighten out to allow repositioning, the drain tube must be replaced.
3. Insure that the end of the drain tube is properly located down into the sill as far as possible without kinking the tube.
4. Replace the blower motor/wheel assembly by following the procedure in the 1997 Neon Service Manual (Publication Number 81-270-7025) starting on page 24-18.
NOTE:
THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND CONNECTOR SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND REPAIRED/REPLACED AS NEEDED.
5. Replace the blower motor fuse and insure blower motor is now operating properly.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 24-55-01-93 0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part