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

[eastpark]

Hi Gang,

I have a '05 300C. I just experienced the problem with the A/C evaporator freezing up, so it's going in to get fixed tomorrow.

I've had the car for 2 years now and everythings been working great - no issues.

I still have 1 year of warranty on the car and I'm wondering if I should have them do anything else (other flashes, TSBs, etc).

Thanks in advance!

Paul

[GoofyTimL]

WELCOME eastpark to 3CF from our West Virginia LXs in the Mid-Ohio River Valley. You should read through the TSB/Recall forum for the tremendous information ResumeSpeed has provided regarding what TSBs apply to what model year cars, etc.

That's the best place to get the information you seek in the shortest amount of time.

[joey]

Check for worn tension strut bushings. They are covered under warranty. Mine developed a tear which is clearly visible. I have a Aug 2004 built car and both of the tension strut bushings failed after about 39k miles. The pic is the driver side bushing.
The bushings did not cause any noises or obvious handling issues.
I just happened to see the tear.

[eastpark]

Thanks for the information, will check it out....

[fadertoo]

Originally Posted by joey

Check for worn tension strut bushings.

Where be them? (And yes, I see it in the pic. ) Top of the strut tower? Bottom? Somewhere else?

- Suspension Knowledge Impaired

[joey]

Originally Posted by fadertoo

Where be them? (And yes, I see it in the pic. ) Top of the strut tower? Bottom? Somewhere else?

- Suspension Knowledge Impaired

Here is a picture of the passenger side tension strut.
The bushing looks OK from this view, but the dealer said it was cracking and they replaced both sides.
You should be able to see the bushing without taking the wheel off.

[fadertoo]

Thanks for the bigger pic. I'm surely okay for now, but it'll help me know where to look later on.

[eastpark]

Sigh...
So they had the car all day and then finally tell me that there is no flash for my 2005 300C that fixes the A/C issue.

Has anyone else had this issue with their 2005 300C? If yes, do you recall what was done to fix the problem?

Thanks,

Paul

Originally Posted by eastpark

Hi Gang,

I have a '05 300C. I just experienced the problem with the A/C evaporator freezing up, so it's going in to get fixed tomorrow.

I've had the car for 2 years now and everythings been working great - no issues.

I still have 1 year of warranty on the car and I'm wondering if I should have them do anything else (other flashes, TSBs, etc).

Thanks in advance!

Paul

[joey]

Was your car built before July 22, 2005?
Did they see this TSB?

http://www.wkjeeps.com/misc/LX/TSB/TSB_2401205a.pdf

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator notices a loss of airflow from the vents and becomes uncomfortably warm after a long drive in hot and humid weather while operating with the air conditioning on. The A/C evaporator is freezing up. Ice forms on the evaporator and blocks airflow into the cabin.

[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

Originally Posted by joey

Was your car built before July 22, 2005?
Did they see this TSB?

http://www.wkjeeps.com/misc/LX/TSB/TSB_2401205a.pdf

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator notices a loss of airflow from the vents and becomes uncomfortably warm after a long drive in hot and humid weather while operating with the air conditioning on. The A/C evaporator is freezing up. Ice forms on the evaporator and blocks airflow into the cabin.