Air Conditioning Inoperative – 1994-1996 Acura Integra

March 12, 1996

YEAR	MODEL	VIN APPLICATION	BULLETIN NO.
1994 – 96	INTEGRA	See VEHICLES AFFECTED	B96-007

 

Air Conditioning Inoperative

The A/C is inoperative. (The initial inspection reveals a loss of refrigerant.)

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

A hole is rubbed in suction line A by contact with the condenser fan shroud.

 

VEHICLES AFFECTED

All Integras with A/C:

3-DOORS

1994–95: All

1996:
LS – Thru VIN JH4DC4…TS007796
GSR  – Thru VIN JH4DC2…TS001877
RS  – All with dealer installed A/C

4-DOORS
1994–95: ALL

1996:
LS – Thru VIN JH4DB7…TS002253
GSR – Thru VIN JH4DB8…TS000470
RS – All with dealer installed A/C

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace suction line A and the receiver/dryer with the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Recover any remaining refrigerant in the system, and inspect suction line A for a rubbed-through hole.
2. Remove suction line A.

 

2. Remove suction line A (continued).

 

3. Install the new suction line A (see PARTS INFORMATION).

 

4. Replace the receiver/dryer.

 

 

5. Reinstall the power steering fluid reservoir onto its bracket.
6. Evacuate the A/C system using a refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Charge the A/C system with 650 to 700 grams (23 to 25 oz.) of HFC-134a refrigerant, and add 20 ml (20 cc, 1/3 fl⋅oz) of ND-8 refrigerant oil. Do not overcharge the system!
8. Check for leaks using a leak detector designedfor HFC-134a refrigerant.

NOTE: Because HFC-134a refrigerant is heavier than air, always check for leaks 360 degrees around all fittings.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

	P/N
Suction Line A:	80321-ST7-A01
Receiver/Dryer:	80351-ST7-A11
ND Refrigerant PAG Oil (120 ml):	38897-PR7-A07AH

 

NOTE: Use this number to order the oil, but do not use it in the warranty claim.

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

OPERATION NUMBER	DESCRIPTION	FLAT RATE TIME	TEMPLATE ID	WARRANTY REIMBURSED PARTS
616103	Inspect; Recover any refrigerant; Replace suction line A and receiver-dryer; Evacuate; Recharge and leak test	1.2 hours	96-007A	PAG Oil (20 ml) – Enter P/N 38899-020-999 R134a Allowance – Enter P/N R134a-32

 

Failed P/N: 80321-ST7-A01
Defect code: 060
Contention code: B06