TSB 854-2411: A/C - L/H or R/H Cabin Temperature Can't Be Changed: Overview

Affected years: April 2006

Details

Bulletin Number: 854-2411 utg. 2 Date: April 2006 Market: US/CA Cabin temperature cannot be changed on either the right or the left-hand side, not applicable to air control Before this TSB can be used, one of the TSBs numbered 854-2577, 854-2578, 854-2579 or 854-2580 must be used for fault diagnosis as well as for the procedure if possible. Cars affected All 9-5 M98- Background This service information only applies if one of the shutter shafts for the heater is broken in accordance with step 28 in TSB 854-2577 or step 31 in TSB 854-2578, or is pressed into the heating and ventilation unit. Not applicable to shutter shafts for air distribution. For action relating to air distribution, see TSB 854-2461. Symptom description Cabin temperature cannot be changed on either the right or the left-hand side. Diagnostic trouble codes B2295 and B2495 may be generated (up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 43014440). Parts required Procedure Method A Method B Decide which method must be employed: 1. Remove the cover for the heating and ventilation unit under the glove box. 2. Remove the lower section of the dashboard under the glove box, 4 screws. There are clips in the front edge. 3. Fold aside the carpet so that the cover over the rear valves is exposed. 4. Check what type of cover(s) is/are fitted over the rear valves and over the heat exchanger. 4.a. If there are 2 small covers, choose method A. 4.b. If there is 1 large cover, choose method B. Time/Warranty information To resolve a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty, submit a claim using the following information: Failed object: 85440 Fault/Reason code: 32 Location code: 09 (US=0) Warranty Type (US): 01 Repair/Action code: 01 Labor Operation (US): 8544003 Labor Operation (CA): D2109 (9.2 hrs excl. draining and charging the A/C system) Time: 9.2 hours + draining and charging the A/C system 1.3 hours Fault diagnosis procedure is not available. Disclaimer