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TSB 24-003-03

A/C System Additives

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Date: May 23,2003

Models: 1990 -2004     All Chrysler Group Products

Discussion:

• The use of A/C system sealers may result in damage to A/C refrigerant recovery/evacuation/recharging equipment and/or AC system components.

• Many federal, state/provincial and local regulations prohibit the recharge of A/C systems with known leaks.

• DaimierChrysler recommends the detection of A/C system leaks through the use of approved leak detectors available through Pentastar Service Equipment (PSE) and fluorescent leak detection dyes available through MOPAR parts.

• Vehicles found with A/C stem sealers should be treated as contaminated and replacement of the entire refrigerant system is recommend.

• only refrigerants authorized for use are RI 2 or RI 34A as specified per the vehicle application.

NOTE: NO REFRIGERANT BLENDS OR HYDROCARBON-BASED REFRIGERANTS ARE TO BE USED.

• Use only OEM specified compressor oil as specified per the vehicle application.

NOTE: A/C SYSTEMS FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH A/C SYSTEM SEALERS, A/C STOP-LEAK PRODUCTS, SEAL CONDITIONERS, COMPRESSOR OIL OR REFRIGERANTS NOT APPROVED BY CHRYSLER VOIDS THE WARRANTY FOR THE A/C SYSTEM.

Equipment Available:

S-EEAC-312C	A/C Refrigerant identifier
	Numerous UV (Black Light) Lamps are available through PSE
04798219	MOPAR R-134A Leak Detection Dye
05010044AA	MOPAR R-12 Leak Detection Dye

NOTE: PSE A/C refrigerant recovery equipment found to be contaminated with A/C system sealers, A/C stop-leak products, seal conditioners, compressor oil or refrigerants not approved by Chrysler voids the warranty for the A/C refrigerant recovery equipment.

Policy:    Information only

This page was edited on: May 3, 2004