Going in for the A/C flash - should I do more?

[joey]

Originally Posted by eastpark

I brought that TSB in with me this morning and told them that the symptoms are exactly the same as I am experiencing.

The car was built in November of 2004.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Paul

The dealer said "there is no flash for my 2005 300C that fixes the A/C issue"
What does this mean?

Do they "think" the flash does not apply to your car?
or
They couldn't find/download the flash?

[eastpark]

They said the flash does not apply to my car.

Originally Posted by joey

Do they "think" the flash does not apply to your car?
or
They couldn't find/download the flash?

[bund]

2 questions

- do dealerships do this flash for free?
- the strut issue you mentioned joey is that also covered under warrenty?

i have an 05 300c that still has powertrain warrenty and corrosion as far as i know. im sure my bumper to bumper is done.

[joey]

Originally Posted by bund

2 questions

- do dealerships do this flash for free?
- the strut issue you mentioned joey is that also covered under warrenty?

i have an 05 300c that still has powertrain warrenty and corrosion as far as i know. im sure my bumper to bumper is done.

Flashes are covered under warranty if the dealer determines the flash will fix your car, and your car is under warranty, then the dealer will flash for free. If you just walk in and ask the dealer to flash your TCM or PCM cause you feel like it, they will probably charge you, even if your car is still in warranty.
I was able to get my dealer to flash my TCM because I complained about the shifting/bogging. So you probably need to complain about something to get the dealer to consider a free flash.

The torn tension strut bushing is defiantly a warranty repair. All bushings are covered under warranty.

[bund]

Originally Posted by joey

Flashes are covered under warranty if the dealer determines the flash will fix your car, and your car is under warranty, then the dealer will flash for free. If you just walk in and ask the dealer to flash your TCM or PCM cause you feel like it, they will probably charge you, even if your car is still in warranty.
I was able to get my dealer to flash my TCM because I complained about the shifting/bogging. So you probably need to complain about something to get the dealer to consider a free flash.

The torn tension strut bushing is defiantly a warranty repair. All bushings are covered under warranty.

Thanks for the info joey but which part of the warrenty? Bumper to bumper? or is this a special warrenty issued by chrysler for that part? Because i think my powertrain or corrosion will cover .

[joey]

Originally Posted by bund

Thanks for the info joey but which part of the warrenty? Bumper to bumper? or is this a special warrenty issued by chrysler for that part? Because i think my powertrain or corrosion will cover .

Eastpark's AC problem is covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, not the powertrain.

Here is what the owners manual says is covered by the powertrain warranty.

Parts Covered
The Powertrain Warranty covers these parts and
components of your vehicle's powertrain:
Gasoline Engine: cylinder block and all internal
parts; cylinder head assemblies; timing case, timing
chain, timing belt, gears and sprockets; vibration
damper; oil pump; water pump and housing; intake
and exhaust manifolds; flywheel with starter ring
gear; core plugs; valve covers; oil pan; turbocharger
housing and internal parts; turbocharger
wastegate actuator; supercharger; serpentine belt
tensioner; seals and gaskets for listed components
only.

Transmission: transmission case and all internal
parts; torque converter; drive/flex plate; transmission
range switch; transmission control module; bell
housing; oil pan; seals and gaskets for listed
components only.
NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PARTS
ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.
Front Wheel Drive: transaxle case and all internal
parts; axle shaft assemblies; constant velocity joints
and boots; differential cover; oil pan; transaxle speed
sensors; transaxle solenoid assembly; PRNDL position
switch; transaxle electronic controller; torque converter;
seals and gaskets for listed components only.
NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH
PARTS ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.

All Wheel Drive (AWD): power transfer unit and all
internal parts; viscous coupler; axle housing and all
internal parts; constant velocity joints and boots;
driveshaft and axle shaft assemblies; differential
carrier assembly and all internal parts; output ball
bearing; output flange; end cover; overrunning
clutch; vacuum motor; torque tube; pinion spacer and
shim, seals and gaskets for listed components only.
Rear WheelDrive: rear axle housing and all internal
parts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings; drive shaft
assemblies; drive shaft center bearings; universal
joints and yokes; seals and gaskets for listed
components only.

[Combat Hemi]

I had the same issue. 05 300c. I never had it serviced but I keep the temp at a reasonable temp. It occured when I had the temp set VERY low and left it there. The evaporator froze up and I had no air flow. Did not know there was a TSB for this!